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CC Global Archive
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CC Global: 2018 DAF CF 6×4 Truck With Roll-Off System And Crane – The Construction Workers’ Gofer
Posted on September 10, 2021 | 13 CommentsBuilding contractors prefer compact, heavy-duty trucks that combine decent off-road capabilities with maximum versatility. I spotted this prime example of such an all-rounder and its driver just around the corner. […] -
CC Global: IBAP Democrata Presidente – Brazil’s Corvair Gets Derailed By The Undemocratic Junta
Posted on September 8, 2021 | 7 CommentsWhen I first saw this picture, I did a serious double-take: a styling concept for another GM division? Then I saw the sign referring to Brazil, and did a bit […] -
CC Global: 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI – Leading The Golf-Class Of Panel Vans
Posted on August 29, 2021 | 29 CommentsFor years at a stretch, the Volkswagen Caddy has been the market leader in the segment of compact vans in the Netherlands. By a wide margin at that. To give […] -
CC Global: 2018 Opel Combo 1.3 CDTI – GM’s Ram ProMaster City
Posted on August 16, 2021 | 18 CommentsUnlike the previous models, the fourth generation of the Opel Combo panel van, aka the Combo D, was not really an Opel. It was entirely based on the 2010, second […] -
CC Global: The Brazilian Dodge Dart/Charger – Genuine Mopar V8 This Time Around
Posted on July 25, 2021 | 34 Comments(first posted 7/25/2015) Chrysler’s history in Brazil is very much a V8-dominated story during the sixties and seventies. In 1959, the Simca Chambord powered by the small Ford flathead V8 […] -
CC Global: Compact European Panel Vans – Their Evolution In The Past 25 Years
Posted on July 24, 2021 | 72 Comments(first posted 7/24/2015) Panel vans based on small and compact car models have always been the most common commercial vehicles throughout Europe. Widespread, from north to south and from west […] -
CC Global: 2021 DAF XG+, XG And XF – An All-New Generation Of Big DAFs, After 34 Years
Posted on June 13, 2021 | 14 CommentsThis line-up is the end result of an investment of over one billion euros, the biggest innovation project in the truck maker’s history so far. An entirely new generation of […] -
Why Do I Find GM-Wuling’s $4,500 Mini EV So Compelling? How About A Free One For Any American Who Wants One?
Posted on June 7, 2021 | 63 CommentsI’ve been saying it like a mantra for many years: EV’s are most compelling and effective as city cars, for all those short runs to the store, errands, work, etc.. […] -
CC Global: Alfa Romeo in Brazil – A Matter Of Pride And Confusion
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 43 Comments(first posted 6/1/2015) Brazil’s political history is more than a bit complicated, and often a bit less than democratic, to say the least. Before World War II we had right […] -
CC Global: 2020 Volvo FH 6×2 – Comfort Class Transport
Posted on May 16, 2021 | 4 CommentsA fully automatic ventilation system with optional (G3) filtration mats. Automatic temperature control, constantly monitored. A drinking water system. Overpressure in the perfectly illuminated interior. Insulated roof and sides. Now […] -
Curbside Classics from Neukölln and Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Berlin) Part 4: The Americans, The French, VW and some cars from the mystery garage
Posted on May 16, 2021 | 18 CommentsI was unaware of Kaiser Motors until one summer in 2007 – by some twist of fate I was living in the very wealthy neighborhood of Wilmersdorf at the time […] -
Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Opala – Another International Mash-Up That Became The Most Loved Brazilian Car Of All Time
Posted on May 14, 2021 | 77 Comments(first posted 5/14/2015) Back in late 50s, the Brazilian domestic auto industry started out on the wrong foot. The first generation of cars produced in Brazil were largely European […] -
CC Global: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan’s Crown Victoria
Posted on April 7, 2021 | 73 Comments(first posted 4/6/2015) Toyota Motor Corporation CEO, President, and founding family scion Akio Toyoda and the most diehard American hater of Japanese cars quite likely have something in common: Their […] -
CC Global: Work In Progress – Foldable Cranes, Fully Unfolded
Posted on March 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsLast winter, I posted a series of pictures of an old DAF truck with a ZEMAG crane. Meanwhile, a second foldable crane has arrived at the scene. An identical ZEMAG, […] -
CC Global: 2015 Iveco Daily 40C17 And 2018 Brian James Trailers – So Long, Ma Mopar!
Posted on March 10, 2021 | 18 CommentsAfter exactly 10 years, I said farewell to my 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. Last Monday, this magnificent combination came to collect it. In Europe, there’s no better trailer tower in the […]
![CC Global: 2018 DAF CF 6×4 Truck With Roll-Off System And Crane – The Construction Workers’ Gofer Building contractors prefer compact, heavy-duty trucks that combine decent off-road capabilities with maximum versatility. I spotted this prime example of such an all-rounder and its driver just around the corner. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_9636.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: IBAP Democrata Presidente – Brazil’s Corvair Gets Derailed By The Undemocratic Junta When I first saw this picture, I did a serious double-take: a styling concept for another GM division? Then I saw the sign referring to Brazil, and did a bit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51333845810_b5ecb815fa_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI – Leading The Golf-Class Of Panel Vans For years at a stretch, the Volkswagen Caddy has been the market leader in the segment of compact vans in the Netherlands. By a wide margin at that. To give […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_9633.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: 2018 Opel Combo 1.3 CDTI – GM’s Ram ProMaster City Unlike the previous models, the fourth generation of the Opel Combo panel van, aka the Combo D, was not really an Opel. It was entirely based on the 2010, second […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_9630.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: The Brazilian Dodge Dart/Charger – Genuine Mopar V8 This Time Around (first posted 7/25/2015) Chrysler’s history in Brazil is very much a V8-dominated story during the sixties and seventies. In 1959, the Simca Chambord powered by the small Ford flathead V8 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dodge-BR-Charger.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: Compact European Panel Vans – Their Evolution In The Past 25 Years (first posted 7/24/2015) Panel vans based on small and compact car models have always been the most common commercial vehicles throughout Europe. Widespread, from north to south and from west […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/van-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: 2021 DAF XG+, XG And XF – An All-New Generation Of Big DAFs, After 34 Years This line-up is the end result of an investment of over one billion euros, the biggest innovation project in the truck maker’s history so far. An entirely new generation of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DAF-new-generation.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Why Do I Find GM-Wuling’s $4,500 Mini EV So Compelling? How About A Free One For Any American Who Wants One? I’ve been saying it like a mantra for many years: EV’s are most compelling and effective as city cars, for all those short runs to the store, errands, work, etc.. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wuling-Mini-top.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: Alfa Romeo in Brazil – A Matter Of Pride And Confusion (first posted 6/1/2015) Brazil’s political history is more than a bit complicated, and often a bit less than democratic, to say the least. Before World War II we had right […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Alfa-BR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: 2020 Volvo FH 6×2 – Comfort Class Transport A fully automatic ventilation system with optional (G3) filtration mats. Automatic temperature control, constantly monitored. A drinking water system. Overpressure in the perfectly illuminated interior. Insulated roof and sides. Now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_9472.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classics from Neukölln and Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Berlin) Part 4: The Americans, The French, VW and some cars from the mystery garage I was unaware of Kaiser Motors until one summer in 2007 – by some twist of fate I was living in the very wealthy neighborhood of Wilmersdorf at the time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210404_161502-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Opala – Another International Mash-Up That Became The Most Loved Brazilian Car Of All Time (first posted 5/14/2015) Back in late 50s, the Brazilian domestic auto industry started out on the wrong foot. The first generation of cars produced in Brazil were largely European […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/opala-1969-4cc-raridade-17392-MLB20136692779_072014-F.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan’s Crown Victoria (first posted 4/6/2015) Toyota Motor Corporation CEO, President, and founding family scion Akio Toyoda and the most diehard American hater of Japanese cars quite likely have something in common: Their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Toyota-Crown-Comfort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: Work In Progress – Foldable Cranes, Fully Unfolded Last winter, I posted a series of pictures of an old DAF truck with a ZEMAG crane. Meanwhile, a second foldable crane has arrived at the scene. An identical ZEMAG, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9399.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Global: 2015 Iveco Daily 40C17 And 2018 Brian James Trailers – So Long, Ma Mopar! After exactly 10 years, I said farewell to my 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. Last Monday, this magnificent combination came to collect it. In Europe, there’s no better trailer tower in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_9397.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


