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About Author: Petrichor
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Rental Review—2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible: Strangely Smitten
Posted on June 25, 2025 | 57 CommentsI’ve yet to miss a connecting flight or appointment at my destination, but this was cutting it close. Thunderstorm cells rolling over Denver were wreaking havoc on air traffic, […] -
Rental Car Review: 2022 Ford Expedition Limited–Ford Excess-pedition
Posted on January 20, 2025 | 38 CommentsI’ve long been skeptical of the Ford Expedition. Since its launch thirty years ago as a thinly-veiled F-150 wagon, it struck me as a crass way for image-conscious North Americans […] -
Rental Car Review: 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT–Kyler
Posted on January 6, 2025 | 79 CommentsThe Malibu. Chevy’s long-running evocation of California sunshine and coastal elitist prestige to sell a mainstream sedan to Norman and Irma in the hardworking heartlands. That’s not meant to […] -
Curbside Editorial: Lexus in 2025 – They Aren’t Not What They Used To Be
Posted on November 21, 2024 | 53 CommentsI saw my first Lexus TX in the wild not long ago and I was a bit conflicted about it. It’s a massive crossover clearly on a transverse-engine FWD […] -
Rental Car Review: 2023 Jeep Compass Italian spec–The Big Mac of Venice
Posted on July 23, 2024 | 20 CommentsThe streets of Venice are quiet at 6AM, which is a blessed relief from the daytime hell-swarm of tourists stuffing gelato cups and Coke cans into the crevices of St. […] -
Used Car Shopping: 2017 Lexus GS350 AWD–The Decision
Posted on May 17, 2024 | 29 Comments“You had a bigger smile in the Audi” she says after I run the engine up through its sweet spot and glance over with an expectant look. Lexus extracted […] -
CC Shopping: 2024 4Runner and 2025 Land Cruiser–Where Is Toyota Going With This?
Posted on March 12, 2024 | 41 CommentsIt’s a tense time to be a Toyota truck fan. By the end of next year, every one of the sombrero’s North American market body-on-frame models will have been replaced […] -
Used Car Shopping: 2020 Toyota Avalon XSE – Contradictory Incongruities
Posted on December 8, 2023 | 35 CommentsSomething has been troubling me about my slow-rolling car search. Although I had narrowed it down to the lovely A5 and GS350, each has a distinct flaw, one that gnaws. […] -
Curbside Editorial: 2025 Camry Debut – Prepare To Welcome Your Hybrid Overlords
Posted on November 23, 2023 | 59 CommentsBig news! The 2025 Camry is here. Yes, hold onto your hats, CCers, it’s practically the dawning of a new age because while geologic history is measured in epochs, the […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback – Shiny Object
Posted on October 30, 2023 | 57 CommentsThe raven stands before the shiny object, cocks his head, and eyes it, unsure. He was headed elsewhere on necessary errands when the glint caught his eye midflight and he […] -
Rental Car Review: 2022 GMC Terrain SLT AWD – Brand Dilution?
Posted on August 18, 2023 | 31 CommentsBased on their marketing, I interpret GMC as having one job in this world: to give Chevrolet truck buyers an attainable aspirational upgrade without leaving the family. Invest a little […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2020 Kia Stinger GT AWD
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 28 CommentsNow here’s a machine to catch the eye. I didn’t know something like this was allowed to exist in 2023. It’s striking. It’s unconventional. It’s not a crossover and it’s […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2021 Genesis G70
Posted on July 17, 2023 | 30 CommentsHyundai/Kia is nothing if not ambitious. Over the last 15 years they’ve managed to wedge themselves into nearly every automotive segment, including some tough ones like the full size luxury […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2013-2015 Lexus GS350 AWD
Posted on June 30, 2023 | 24 CommentsTen years ago, Lexus released two credible rear wheel drive sports sedans which quickly pinged on the radars of automotive journalists and a quiet subset of enthusiasts, but which struggled […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec
Posted on June 22, 2023 | 31 CommentsAcura seems to be having a moment lately, with big revivals in styling, driving dynamics, and interior design in their latest generation of vehicles. And while they’ve come under some […]
![Rental Review—2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible: Strangely Smitten I’ve yet to miss a connecting flight or appointment at my destination, but this was cutting it close. Thunderstorm cells rolling over Denver were wreaking havoc on air traffic, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250613_070214.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Review: 2022 Ford Expedition Limited–Ford Excess-pedition I’ve long been skeptical of the Ford Expedition. Since its launch thirty years ago as a thinly-veiled F-150 wagon, it struck me as a crass way for image-conscious North Americans […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250113_123430.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Review: 2023 Chevrolet Malibu LT–Kyler The Malibu. Chevy’s long-running evocation of California sunshine and coastal elitist prestige to sell a mainstream sedan to Norman and Irma in the hardworking heartlands. That’s not meant to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241226_091806.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Editorial: Lexus in 2025 – They Aren’t Not What They Used To Be I saw my first Lexus TX in the wild not long ago and I was a bit conflicted about it. It’s a massive crossover clearly on a transverse-engine FWD […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/601aa78c050742a287d7d6da2ce8c7ab.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Review: 2023 Jeep Compass Italian spec–The Big Mac of Venice The streets of Venice are quiet at 6AM, which is a blessed relief from the daytime hell-swarm of tourists stuffing gelato cups and Coke cans into the crevices of St. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dianteira-do-jeep-compass-limited-td350-2022.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping: 2017 Lexus GS350 AWD–The Decision “You had a bigger smile in the Audi” she says after I run the engine up through its sweet spot and glance over with an expectant look. Lexus extracted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240422_200922_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Shopping: 2024 4Runner and 2025 Land Cruiser–Where Is Toyota Going With This? It’s a tense time to be a Toyota truck fan. By the end of next year, every one of the sombrero’s North American market body-on-frame models will have been replaced […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1c8f950f4e334c9dbec7c0fc878164f6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping: 2020 Toyota Avalon XSE – Contradictory Incongruities Something has been troubling me about my slow-rolling car search. Although I had narrowed it down to the lovely A5 and GS350, each has a distinct flaw, one that gnaws. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/d52f333a7fab4d35a6582fa964c49e75.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Editorial: 2025 Camry Debut – Prepare To Welcome Your Hybrid Overlords Big news! The 2025 Camry is here. Yes, hold onto your hats, CCers, it’s practically the dawning of a new age because while geologic history is measured in epochs, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2025_Toyota-Camry_XSE_001.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2018 Audi A5 Sportback – Shiny Object The raven stands before the shiny object, cocks his head, and eyes it, unsure. He was headed elsewhere on necessary errands when the glint caught his eye midflight and he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231020_182905-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Review: 2022 GMC Terrain SLT AWD – Brand Dilution? Based on their marketing, I interpret GMC as having one job in this world: to give Chevrolet truck buyers an attainable aspirational upgrade without leaving the family. Invest a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230731_160844.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2020 Kia Stinger GT AWD Now here’s a machine to catch the eye. I didn’t know something like this was allowed to exist in 2023. It’s striking. It’s unconventional. It’s not a crossover and it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/c9a20f0ff5cf4ceba6de32caf732c6a1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2021 Genesis G70 Hyundai/Kia is nothing if not ambitious. Over the last 15 years they’ve managed to wedge themselves into nearly every automotive segment, including some tough ones like the full size luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cee9aafa607049c098e7601add21857d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2013-2015 Lexus GS350 AWD Ten years ago, Lexus released two credible rear wheel drive sports sedans which quickly pinged on the radars of automotive journalists and a quiet subset of enthusiasts, but which struggled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/5df72b97c75647c7a8ef9d60edd2acc2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec Acura seems to be having a moment lately, with big revivals in styling, driving dynamics, and interior design in their latest generation of vehicles. And while they’ve come under some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Acura-schematic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


