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![Consumer Reports recently published a comprehensive list of used cars to avoid. The publication usually dedicates at least one issue a year to automotive reliability, but now they’ve gone even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screenshot-2018-3-5-Used-Cars-to-Avoid-Buying.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Looking For A Used Car? Consumer Reports Recommends Shoppers Stay Away From 108 Models")
Looking For A Used Car? Consumer Reports Recommends Shoppers Stay Away From 108 Models
Posted on March 12, 2018 | 69 CommentsConsumer Reports recently published a comprehensive list of used cars to avoid. The publication usually dedicates at least one issue a year to automotive reliability, but now they’ve gone even […] -
![By my estimation, approximately 43.2% of the internet is dedicated to armchair quarterbacking. Everyone has an idea about what they would do if put in a position of power. When […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/logos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: You’re Going To Be Appointed CEO Of An Automaker Next Week. What’s Your Plan?")
QOTD: You’re Going To Be Appointed CEO Of An Automaker Next Week. What’s Your Plan?
Posted on February 26, 2018 | 100 CommentsBy my estimation, approximately 43.2% of the internet is dedicated to armchair quarterbacking. Everyone has an idea about what they would do if put in a position of power. When […] -
![The recent yearly safety inspection of my own car gave me just enough time to take exterior and interior snapshots of some current European Toyota models, as displayed in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5310.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Showroom Impressions – A Trio Of Euro-Toyotas")
CC Global: Showroom Impressions – A Trio Of Euro-Toyotas
Posted on February 9, 2018 | 58 CommentsThe recent yearly safety inspection of my own car gave me just enough time to take exterior and interior snapshots of some current European Toyota models, as displayed in the […] -
![In a somewhat surprising but not totally unexpected move, Lincoln announced its intention to abandon the MK nomenclature throughout its lineup. The paradigm shift officially ends Lincoln’s effort to emulate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tw8124K.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake/QOTD: 2019 Lincoln Nautilus – Lincoln Is Excising The MK Naming Scheme From Its Lineup. Should The Competition Abandon Their Naming Systems As Well?")
Future CC Outtake/QOTD: 2019 Lincoln Nautilus – Lincoln Is Excising The MK Naming Scheme From Its Lineup. Should The Competition Abandon Their Naming Systems As Well?
Posted on December 1, 2017 | 117 CommentsIn a somewhat surprising but not totally unexpected move, Lincoln announced its intention to abandon the MK nomenclature throughout its lineup. The paradigm shift officially ends Lincoln’s effort to emulate […] -
![Unless you’re a hermit, you’ve most likely heard about Tesla’s big media event Thursday night, where the electric Tesla Semi was unveiled, along with the unexpected appearance of the new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tesla-semi-truck-on-the-road-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tesla Semi Truck and Roadster Revealed: World’s Fastest Truck and Car, and a Few Other Superlatives and Questions")
Tesla Semi Truck and Roadster Revealed: World’s Fastest Truck and Car, and a Few Other Superlatives and Questions
Posted on November 18, 2017 | 78 CommentsUnless you’re a hermit, you’ve most likely heard about Tesla’s big media event Thursday night, where the electric Tesla Semi was unveiled, along with the unexpected appearance of the new […] -
![Automotive fandom is different than other hobbies because non-enthusiasts generally dictate how the industry reacts to consumer tastes. An individual who doesn’t like playing video games isn’t going to purchase […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/200-Touring_Deep-Cherry-Red-Pearl-Coat.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD/Rant: What’s Your Malfunction?")
QOTD/Rant: What’s Your Malfunction?
Posted on July 14, 2017 | 126 CommentsAutomotive fandom is different than other hobbies because non-enthusiasts generally dictate how the industry reacts to consumer tastes. An individual who doesn’t like playing video games isn’t going to purchase […] -
![Foot traffic in the Javits Center tends to gravitate towards the new cars on Level 3 and at the North Hall. The other areas offer more breathing room, at least […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170414_145643-1280x720.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 4: Conclusion")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 4: Conclusion
Posted on June 9, 2017 | 24 CommentsFoot traffic in the Javits Center tends to gravitate towards the new cars on Level 3 and at the North Hall. The other areas offer more breathing room, at least […] -
![I’d like to begin this post with an apology. Over the past several years I’ve developed a minimum standard for auto show coverage: document all the new or interesting products […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170414_134347-1280x960.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 3")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 3
Posted on May 18, 2017 | 26 CommentsI’d like to begin this post with an apology. Over the past several years I’ve developed a minimum standard for auto show coverage: document all the new or interesting products […] -
Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 2
Posted on May 4, 2017 | 44 CommentsPart one of this year’s auto show skewed heavily towards crossovers and alternative energy vehicles. In today’s coverage the sedans strike back. -
![Change is in the air. That was the overwhelming feeling in my gut as I walked around the Jacob Javits Center on April 14th. On the surface nothing looked askew. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170414_120045-1280x960.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 1")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2017 New York International Auto Show, Part 1
Posted on April 26, 2017 | 54 CommentsChange is in the air. That was the overwhelming feeling in my gut as I walked around the Jacob Javits Center on April 14th. On the surface nothing looked askew. […] -
![I’ve finally seen enough of these uncamouflaged in the wild to know that they are real. As hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars, they certainly are unique. So are they a preview of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Toyota_Mirai_system_w_descriptions_29DA5176CD782AB1AA48C1087F22C55B21AC4437.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Hydro-Classic? 2017 Toyota Mirai – Toyota’s Big Bet On Hydrogen Going Poof?")
Future Hydro-Classic? 2017 Toyota Mirai – Toyota’s Big Bet On Hydrogen Going Poof?
Posted on March 14, 2017 | 63 CommentsI’ve finally seen enough of these uncamouflaged in the wild to know that they are real. As hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars, they certainly are unique. So are they a preview of […] -
![The Camry has an image problem. It perpetually gets hated on as a dull, limp, slow, soulless, beige appliance. That’s despite the fact that it has consistently been competitive in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Toyota-Camry-2018-wallpaper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The All-New 2018 Toyota Camry: Is This A Bit Less Staid, Dull and Boring?")
The All-New 2018 Toyota Camry: Is This A Bit Less Staid, Dull and Boring?
Posted on February 6, 2017 | 103 CommentsThe Camry has an image problem. It perpetually gets hated on as a dull, limp, slow, soulless, beige appliance. That’s despite the fact that it has consistently been competitive in […] -
![US light vehicle sales (SAAR) by quarter, since 1967 (don’t forget to factor in population growth) I used to do a lot of new car sales analysis at TTAC, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sales-US-2016-vehicle-segments.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "US 2016 Light Vehicle Sales by Manufacturer, Brand, Vehicle Type, and the Top 30 Vehicles")
US 2016 Light Vehicle Sales by Manufacturer, Brand, Vehicle Type, and the Top 30 Vehicles
Posted on January 23, 2017 | 41 CommentsUS light vehicle sales (SAAR) by quarter, since 1967 (don’t forget to factor in population growth) I used to do a lot of new car sales analysis at TTAC, […] -
![CR’s Annual predicted reliability issue showed up in the mail the other day, so I thought I’d share it. I’m not going to comment much on it, as folks tend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CR-2016-a-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Consumer Reports’ Predicted Reliability For 2017 Models")
Consumer Reports’ Predicted Reliability For 2017 Models
Posted on October 29, 2016 | 85 CommentsCR’s Annual predicted reliability issue showed up in the mail the other day, so I thought I’d share it. I’m not going to comment much on it, as folks tend […] -
![The good people at Nissan saw fit to invite me as a representative of CurbsideClassic to attend a dinner and driving event focused on the new 2017 Nissan Titan. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_1162.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dinner/Drive Classic: 2017 Nissan Titan – The XD’s Little Brother Comes To Town")
Dinner/Drive Classic: 2017 Nissan Titan – The XD’s Little Brother Comes To Town
Posted on October 23, 2016 | 45 CommentsThe good people at Nissan saw fit to invite me as a representative of CurbsideClassic to attend a dinner and driving event focused on the new 2017 Nissan Titan. Most […]
