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![The automotive brougham is an American construct. And although the Great Brougham Epoch is officially over, that’s not to say that they aren’t still available. This 2014 Brougham at your […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/King-Ranch-fq.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Want A 2014 Brougham? Here It Is")
Want A 2014 Brougham? Here It Is
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 66 CommentsThe automotive brougham is an American construct. And although the Great Brougham Epoch is officially over, that’s not to say that they aren’t still available. This 2014 Brougham at your […] -
![The van segment is going through the biggest metamorphosis in its history. European van designs, which have evolved more rapidly and offer certain advantages (more variations in length, height, engine/fuel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ford-2015-Transit-Diesel_2-tile-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The EuroVan Revolution Has Arrived: Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit Join Mercedes Sprinter – Which One Shall It Be?")
The EuroVan Revolution Has Arrived: Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit Join Mercedes Sprinter – Which One Shall It Be?
Posted on November 16, 2013 | 100 CommentsThe van segment is going through the biggest metamorphosis in its history. European van designs, which have evolved more rapidly and offer certain advantages (more variations in length, height, engine/fuel […] -
![I will admit to being a bit cranky at times. I suppose that the condition has worsened just a tad since I crossed the threshold of 50 a few years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cadillac_CTS_LED_Lights_Backup_Reverse_2003-2007_1.jpg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: What feature on Modern Cars Bugs You the Most?")
Curbside Curmudgeon: What feature on Modern Cars Bugs You the Most?
Posted on July 6, 2013 | 225 CommentsI will admit to being a bit cranky at times. I suppose that the condition has worsened just a tad since I crossed the threshold of 50 a few years […] -
![Jason and Ed’s posts about specialized mobility vehicles reminded me of an article I read in the NYT recently about this very slick solution: a compact, one-person EV with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kenguru-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mobility Day Finale: Kenguru – An Innovative Mobility EV")
Mobility Day Finale: Kenguru – An Innovative Mobility EV
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 8 CommentsJason and Ed’s posts about specialized mobility vehicles reminded me of an article I read in the NYT recently about this very slick solution: a compact, one-person EV with a […] -
![A few weeks back, Paul posed the question, “Which Car Would You Most Hate To Be Forced To Drive For A Year?” I’d like to turn that question on its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/eeyore_topdown.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: What Car Would You Choose To Drive For The Next Decade?")
Future CC: What Car Would You Choose To Drive For The Next Decade?
Posted on April 16, 2013 | 129 CommentsA few weeks back, Paul posed the question, “Which Car Would You Most Hate To Be Forced To Drive For A Year?” I’d like to turn that question on its […] -
![Funny how certain themes here at CC just seem to materialize. Just after I put up the Rendezvous post, son Ed sends me these shots of the new Corvette Sting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_2503-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Sighting: 2014 Corvette Sting Ray – Love At First (Curb)Sight?")
Curbside Sighting: 2014 Corvette Sting Ray – Love At First (Curb)Sight?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 48 CommentsFunny how certain themes here at CC just seem to materialize. Just after I put up the Rendezvous post, son Ed sends me these shots of the new Corvette Sting […] -
![Just a few months from now, the last of the W-Body Impalas will be rolling off the line. By the late Oughts it had been largely reduced to fleet status, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/199-1280x852-e1361832417176.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2012-13 Impala LTZ – The Sun Sets On The W-Body")
Future CC: 2012-13 Impala LTZ – The Sun Sets On The W-Body
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 75 CommentsJust a few months from now, the last of the W-Body Impalas will be rolling off the line. By the late Oughts it had been largely reduced to fleet status, […] -
![Show someone a picture of a Honda CRX, and inevitably, their response will be: “Why doesn’t anyone make something like that anymore?” I’ve heard it said untold times, and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MINI-coupe-red-crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Isn’t This The True Spiritual Successor To The Honda CRX?")
Isn’t This The True Spiritual Successor To The Honda CRX?
Posted on February 27, 2013 | 67 CommentsShow someone a picture of a Honda CRX, and inevitably, their response will be: “Why doesn’t anyone make something like that anymore?” I’ve heard it said untold times, and the […] -
![The new Dodge Dart has piqued my interest ever since I saw it at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. For the longest time they were unavailable, but they finally started […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02-03-2013-028-1280x852.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2013 Dart – You Want Colors? I’ll Give You Colors!")
Future CC: 2013 Dart – You Want Colors? I’ll Give You Colors!
Posted on February 4, 2013 | 71 CommentsThe new Dodge Dart has piqued my interest ever since I saw it at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. For the longest time they were unavailable, but they finally started […] -
![When you work for long enough as an “automotive journalist,” you inevitably begin to expect certain things. Frequent flier miles. Regular flattery from people you don’t know. Access to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSC_0010.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule Comparison: Outback With The Countryman")
CC Capsule Comparison: Outback With The Countryman
Posted on September 21, 2012 | 27 CommentsWhen you work for long enough as an “automotive journalist,” you inevitably begin to expect certain things. Frequent flier miles. Regular flattery from people you don’t know. Access to the […] -
![Anyone who has read my posts here on CC probably knows that I am sick and tired of the bland, uninspired interior color options on new cars. Gray, light gray, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/08-27-2012-018-e1347405120266.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: Look, A Red Interior In A New Car!")
Future CC: Look, A Red Interior In A New Car!
Posted on September 15, 2012 | 37 CommentsAnyone who has read my posts here on CC probably knows that I am sick and tired of the bland, uninspired interior color options on new cars. Gray, light gray, […] -
Curbside Capsule: The Wildfire WF650-C – Ugliest Vehicle Ever?
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 33 CommentsThis strange sight caught my eye as I was driving through town the other day… What could they be? -
![Better yet. What am I doing here? Well, our sister site currently has somewhere between six to eight different reviewers for new cars. Most of those folks get to pick […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/P3230178-e1336153791588.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Modern: 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec – What Is A New Car Doing Here?")
Curbside Modern: 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec – What Is A New Car Doing Here?
Posted on May 7, 2012 | 40 CommentsBetter yet. What am I doing here? Well, our sister site currently has somewhere between six to eight different reviewers for new cars. Most of those folks get to pick […] -
![My good friend Paul Wasson recently took delivery on the first Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car in Oregon. Having recently done a CC on my neighbor’s 1917 Detroit Electric, I’m struck […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MitsuEVmotor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV / 1917 Detroit Electric – There and Back Again")
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV / 1917 Detroit Electric – There and Back Again
Posted on March 6, 2012 | 23 CommentsMy good friend Paul Wasson recently took delivery on the first Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car in Oregon. Having recently done a CC on my neighbor’s 1917 Detroit Electric, I’m struck […] -
![OK, if today is Short Car Day, I had to go out and take pictures of a Smart car, the shortest car you can buy in the US today, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/smart_freeway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Short Car Day: Smart Fortwo, But Smart For You?")
Short Car Day: Smart Fortwo, But Smart For You?
Posted on February 24, 2012 | 23 CommentsOK, if today is Short Car Day, I had to go out and take pictures of a Smart car, the shortest car you can buy in the US today, and […]
