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News Archive
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Curbside Newsstand: FCA And PSA Will Use Just 2 Platforms For Majority Of Future Vehicles
Posted on January 3, 2020 | 41 CommentsWith the merger between FCA and PSA solidified, the two companies are now focusing on the details of their new relationship. The new entity is already sketching out broad plans […] -
Curbside Newsstand: Lexus Is Surviving, Not Thriving
Posted on January 2, 2020 | 55 CommentsToyota’s luxury division is doing just fine. It currently sits at number three in the luxury sales chart, behind BMW and Mercedes. That’s a position most automakers probably envy. That […] -
Automotive Analysis: While The World Pays Attention To EVs, Automakers Wage War With Hybrids
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 58 CommentsThere is a battle currently being waged across America. It’s not based on horsepower, towing capacity, or payload rating. And the victor might not reap any sort of substantial reward. […] -
Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac Resurgent? Brand On Track For First Retail Sales Gain Since 2013
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 26 CommentsSeveral years ago an automotive magnetic pole shifted. Lincoln, which entered the 2010s on life support, suddenly found itself being the talk of the town. The Continental generated a lot […] -
Curbside Newsstand: Nissan Hopes 2020 Sentra Can Save Company From Bargain Basement Hell
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 29 CommentsThe 2010s saw several mainstream car companies pivot upmarket. Hyundai and Kia entered a new era with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, two vehicles focused on delivering value based […] -
Curbside Newsstand: Mazda Confident Upmarket Pivot Will Bear Fruit
Posted on December 18, 2019 | 27 CommentsHow do smaller mainstream brands broaden their appeal? Subaru doubled their sales between 2008 and 2018 by offering customers affordable all-wheel drive in segments where four wheel traction didn’t previously […] -
Curbside Newsstand: The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Is GM’s Attempt At Cruze Control
Posted on December 17, 2019 | 27 CommentsAs demand for crossovers heats up, automakers continue to expand their product offerings in as many segments as possible. We now have vehicles like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks, […] -
Curbside Newsstand: 2020 Porsche Taycan Earns Paltry 201 Miles On EPA Test Cycle
Posted on December 13, 2019 | 42 CommentsWhich automaker will be the first to achieve EV range parity with Tesla? That’s the million dollar question that no one’s been able to answer. For now, we can cross […] -
Curbside Newsflash! Cadillac To Ditch Alphanumeric Names in Transition To EVs
Posted on December 12, 2019 | 77 Commentsthe 2023 DeVille? Eldorado? Seville? Fleetwood? Cadillac’s much-reviled alphanumeric naming scheme will die along with its internal combustion engines. Of course that might be a mixed blessing for some. -
Curbside Newsstand: Hyundai’s Palisade Lives in The Telluride’s Shadow, But That Probably Doesn’t Matter
Posted on December 10, 2019 | 32 CommentsKia created a genuine hit with their Telluride. It’s got the ruggedly upscale exterior that resonates with shoppers. The cabin successfully mimics more expensive vehicles. It’s also big enough to […] -
Curbside Newsstand: ‘Don’t Be Naysayers.’ Ford Management Promoted Culture Of Fear To Quash Reports Of Defects In DPS6 Dual Clutch Transmission
Posted on December 9, 2019 | 90 CommentsFord’s decision to equip a dry dual clutch transmission on the Ford Fiesta and Focus wasn’t a terribly great decision. Mistreating employees and canceling plans to replace the unit weren’t […] -
Curbside Newsstand: Goodnight Sweet Princes – Buick Regal and Regal TourX Dead In America After 2020 Model Year
Posted on December 5, 2019 | 63 CommentsAs the 2010s comes to a close, so does Buick’s passenger car offerings. By 2021, General Motor’s near-luxury division will no longer offer any mid-size “sedan” or wagon. Their entire […] -
Curbside Newsstand: Kia’s Telluride Is Doing Quite Well, Average Transaction Prices North Of $40,000
Posted on December 3, 2019 | 69 CommentsThe dominant narrative surrounding the industry is the increasing push towards electrification. But internal combustion vehicles can still surprise and delight the automotive press. We may never see a truly […]
![Curbside Newsstand: FCA And PSA Will Use Just 2 Platforms For Majority Of Future Vehicles With the merger between FCA and PSA solidified, the two companies are now focusing on the details of their new relationship. The new entity is already sketching out broad plans […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-31-Peugeot-French-mainstream-car-brand.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Lexus Is Surviving, Not Thriving Toyota’s luxury division is doing just fine. It currently sits at number three in the luxury sales chart, behind BMW and Mercedes. That’s a position most automakers probably envy. That […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20170414_134851.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive Analysis: While The World Pays Attention To EVs, Automakers Wage War With Hybrids There is a battle currently being waged across America. It’s not based on horsepower, towing capacity, or payload rating. And the victor might not reap any sort of substantial reward. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hybridvehicles.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac Resurgent? Brand On Track For First Retail Sales Gain Since 2013 Several years ago an automotive magnetic pole shifted. Lincoln, which entered the 2010s on life support, suddenly found itself being the talk of the town. The Continental generated a lot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190425_131453.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Nissan Hopes 2020 Sentra Can Save Company From Bargain Basement Hell The 2010s saw several mainstream car companies pivot upmarket. Hyundai and Kia entered a new era with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, two vehicles focused on delivering value based […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-17-View-Photos-of-the-2020-Nissan-Sentra1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Mazda Confident Upmarket Pivot Will Bear Fruit How do smaller mainstream brands broaden their appeal? Subaru doubled their sales between 2008 and 2018 by offering customers affordable all-wheel drive in segments where four wheel traction didn’t previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190310_124610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Is GM’s Attempt At Cruze Control As demand for crossovers heats up, automakers continue to expand their product offerings in as many segments as possible. We now have vehicles like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-10-2021-Chevy-Trailblazer-Pricing-Starts-At-19995-Tops-Out-At-26395.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Carvana, Third Largest Used Car Retailer, Continues Record Growth Car shoppers really don’t like negotiating. That’s allowed fixed price retailers like Carmax and Carvana to take an increasingly larger slice of the used car market. Carmax is still performing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-10-Carvana-Buy-Finance-Used-Cars-Online-Skip-The-Dealership1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: 2020 Porsche Taycan Earns Paltry 201 Miles On EPA Test Cycle Which automaker will be the first to achieve EV range parity with Tesla? That’s the million dollar question that no one’s been able to answer. For now, we can cross […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-12-Porsche-Taycan-4S-Porsche-USA1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Newsstand: Hyundai’s Palisade Lives in The Telluride’s Shadow, But That Probably Doesn’t Matter Kia created a genuine hit with their Telluride. It’s got the ruggedly upscale exterior that resonates with shoppers. The cabin successfully mimics more expensive vehicles. It’s also big enough to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190425_111002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: ‘Don’t Be Naysayers.’ Ford Management Promoted Culture Of Fear To Quash Reports Of Defects In DPS6 Dual Clutch Transmission Ford’s decision to equip a dry dual clutch transmission on the Ford Fiesta and Focus wasn’t a terribly great decision. Mistreating employees and canceling plans to replace the unit weren’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-07-Ford-gets-the-PowerShift-dual-clutch-transmission-right-but-is-it-too-late-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Cars.com Research Reveals Automotive Preferences For Women And Men Human men and women. You know how the saying goes: Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Actually, no one says that. Perhaps the Klingons or Twil’leks, who’ve clandestinely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/chevyfordnissantoyota.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Goodnight Sweet Princes – Buick Regal and Regal TourX Dead In America After 2020 Model Year As the 2010s comes to a close, so does Buick’s passenger car offerings. By 2021, General Motor’s near-luxury division will no longer offer any mid-size “sedan” or wagon. Their entire […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-04-2020-Buick-Regal-TourX-Boldly-Designed-Luxury-Wagon2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Newsstand: Kia’s Telluride Is Doing Quite Well, Average Transaction Prices North Of $40,000 The dominant narrative surrounding the industry is the increasing push towards electrification. But internal combustion vehicles can still surprise and delight the automotive press. We may never see a truly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190425_114058.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


