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![Yes, we know. General Motors went from an industrial juggernaut with the lion’s share of the US car market, to tragic depths that led to bankruptcy. Yes, GM made a multitude […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-Chevrolet-Malibu-15.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Car Review: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu – This Is The Worst GM Can Do Now?")
Rental Car Review: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu – This Is The Worst GM Can Do Now?
Posted on March 26, 2015 | 140 CommentsYes, we know. General Motors went from an industrial juggernaut with the lion’s share of the US car market, to tragic depths that led to bankruptcy. Yes, GM made a multitude […] -
![Since I’ve been visiting the annual auto show in Detroit since 1988, I feel inclined to offer my opinions of some of the highlights, but please allow me to qualify […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2015 North American International Auto Show: A Biased Viewpoint from a Midwestern Old Car Guy")
The 2015 North American International Auto Show: A Biased Viewpoint from a Midwestern Old Car Guy
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 89 CommentsSince I’ve been visiting the annual auto show in Detroit since 1988, I feel inclined to offer my opinions of some of the highlights, but please allow me to qualify […] -
![SOME SAY that in the next 1,000 years homo sapiens will split in two camps: homo pauperis, poor ordinary folk with bad teeth (a little like today’s English); and wealthy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2016-Mazda-MX-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata – A Tea-Cup Sized Tempest")
Future Classic: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata – A Tea-Cup Sized Tempest
Posted on February 12, 2015 | 37 CommentsSOME SAY that in the next 1,000 years homo sapiens will split in two camps: homo pauperis, poor ordinary folk with bad teeth (a little like today’s English); and wealthy […] -
![Given my tremendous enthusiasm for just about anything automotive related, it’s needless to say that attending the New England International Auto Show is an annual tradition I thoroughly enjoy. I’ve gone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_7436.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classics: The 2015 New England International Auto Show – The Curbside Classics For Future Generations")
Future Classics: The 2015 New England International Auto Show – The Curbside Classics For Future Generations
Posted on January 22, 2015 | 33 CommentsGiven my tremendous enthusiasm for just about anything automotive related, it’s needless to say that attending the New England International Auto Show is an annual tradition I thoroughly enjoy. I’ve gone […] -
Future Curbside Classic: 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel – Your Cup of Tea?
Posted on December 4, 2014 | 130 CommentsBy its very nature, this crew cab Ram isn’t for everyone. Even for those attracted to half-ton pickups, the Ecodiesel may still be a niche player – or maybe not. -
![For what now seems like decades, I have heard so much yammering about how the Toyota Camry is an absolute gem of a car, a car that has enveloped all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_3301.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Rental Service: 2013 Toyota Camry LE – Rebel Without a Clause")
Curbside Rental Service: 2013 Toyota Camry LE – Rebel Without a Clause
Posted on October 17, 2014 | 53 CommentsFor what now seems like decades, I have heard so much yammering about how the Toyota Camry is an absolute gem of a car, a car that has enveloped all […] -
![Cadillac sure has had a crazy roller-coaster ride in the automotive marketplace since about 1980, no? In 1980, Cadillac was still aspirational, despite the fact that BMW and Mercedes-Benz had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-06-and-08-07-2014-072-1024x586-e1408220521601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2014 Cadillac XTS – How To Say Fleetwood In The 21st Century")
Future Curbside Classic: 2014 Cadillac XTS – How To Say Fleetwood In The 21st Century
Posted on October 15, 2014 | 134 CommentsCadillac sure has had a crazy roller-coaster ride in the automotive marketplace since about 1980, no? In 1980, Cadillac was still aspirational, despite the fact that BMW and Mercedes-Benz had […] -
Automotive History: The Slippery Slope of Measuring Up – An Examination of Vehicle Dimensions
Posted on October 8, 2014 | 92 CommentsGrowing up, I heard a lot of anecdotal exclamations about cars becoming smaller in every way imaginable with each downsizing. But did they really? -
![“Jason, cars are like wedding dresses; the bigger the better.” Those were the words of Mrs. Jason, my wonderful bride of sixteen years and whose wedding dress rivaled that of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_0554.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Moving On With Life – A Story About Wedding Dresses, Sitting Bull, and Buying a New Car")
Moving On With Life – A Story About Wedding Dresses, Sitting Bull, and Buying a New Car
Posted on September 26, 2014 | 78 Comments“Jason, cars are like wedding dresses; the bigger the better.” Those were the words of Mrs. Jason, my wonderful bride of sixteen years and whose wedding dress rivaled that of […] -
![This is proving to be one of the more difficult pieces I have written during my time at CC. The difficulty has not been describing the car itself but rather, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_2985.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Rental Service: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ – This Isn’t Quite So Easy")
Curbside Rental Service: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ – This Isn’t Quite So Easy
Posted on August 14, 2014 | 191 CommentsThis is proving to be one of the more difficult pieces I have written during my time at CC. The difficulty has not been describing the car itself but rather, […] -
![Dear Nissan, Recently I had the most heinous memorable experience of driving a new Sentra. Having heard copious amounts of praise about the Sentra line over the years, I was curious […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1975-Cadillac-08.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Rental Service: 2014 Nissan Sentra – Praising Our Sentra; Or POS, For Short")
Curbside Rental Service: 2014 Nissan Sentra – Praising Our Sentra; Or POS, For Short
Posted on May 7, 2014 | 77 CommentsDear Nissan, Recently I had the most heinous memorable experience of driving a new Sentra. Having heard copious amounts of praise about the Sentra line over the years, I was curious […] -
![Sometimes you need to upset your applecart. Change can be good as well as highly enlightening. This article started out in the vein similar to my highly sarcastic piece on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lovers-leap-car42a1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Rental Service: 2013 Toyota Corolla LE – You Asked For It, You Got It")
Curbside Rental Service: 2013 Toyota Corolla LE – You Asked For It, You Got It
Posted on April 30, 2014 | 83 CommentsSometimes you need to upset your applecart. Change can be good as well as highly enlightening. This article started out in the vein similar to my highly sarcastic piece on […] -
![As some of you know, the dealership I patronize also sells Cadillacs and Subarus. Thus, when the wagon is being serviced, I have to check out the Cadillac showroom across […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4-6-2013-001-800x533.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2013 Cadillac ATS – Color – And Cadillac – Is Back!")
Future CC: 2013 Cadillac ATS – Color – And Cadillac – Is Back!
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 63 CommentsAs some of you know, the dealership I patronize also sells Cadillacs and Subarus. Thus, when the wagon is being serviced, I have to check out the Cadillac showroom across […] -
![(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Captain-Hook.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning")
Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 95 Comments(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […] -
![The Dodge Caliber, an odd hybrid of passenger car and crossover, was widely panned in the press, and sales were decidedly lackluster. It died a quiet death in 2011, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CC-219-068-800-flip-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Revenge Of The Dodge Caliber")
CC Outtake: The Revenge Of The Dodge Caliber
Posted on February 1, 2014 | 69 CommentsThe Dodge Caliber, an odd hybrid of passenger car and crossover, was widely panned in the press, and sales were decidedly lackluster. It died a quiet death in 2011, but […]
