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Future Classic Archive
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![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: ‘Don’t Be Naysayers.’ Ford Management Promoted Culture Of Fear To Quash Reports Of Defects In DPS6 Dual Clutch Transmission")
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 […] -
![Why did Lincoln’s first three-row crossover get such a bum rap? It had all the latest tech, a high-quality interior and an available twin-turbocharged V6 engine, all wrapped in… Ah, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lincoln-mkt-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2010-19 Lincoln MKT – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Crossover (Part 2)")
Curbside Classic: 2010-19 Lincoln MKT – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Crossover (Part 2)
Posted on November 27, 2019 | 28 CommentsWhy did Lincoln’s first three-row crossover get such a bum rap? It had all the latest tech, a high-quality interior and an available twin-turbocharged V6 engine, all wrapped in… Ah, […] -
![Objectively, there’s a lot to like about the Lexus SC430. There’s Lexus’ superlative reliability and build quality, a creamy smooth 4.3 V8, a secure and convenient folding roof and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lexus-sc430-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002-10 Lexus SC430 – Personal Luxury Convertible")
Curbside Classic: 2002-10 Lexus SC430 – Personal Luxury Convertible
Posted on November 6, 2019 | 38 CommentsObjectively, there’s a lot to like about the Lexus SC430. There’s Lexus’ superlative reliability and build quality, a creamy smooth 4.3 V8, a secure and convenient folding roof and the […] -
![After three generations, the Infiniti Q70 – formerly known as the M – is no more. Nissan’s luxury brand has quietly withdrawn the model from the US market and there’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/infiniti_q70_2014_wallpapers_5_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand/Capsule: Infiniti Axes The Q70 (M)")
CC Newsstand/Capsule: Infiniti Axes The Q70 (M)
Posted on October 29, 2019 | 26 CommentsAfter three generations, the Infiniti Q70 – formerly known as the M – is no more. Nissan’s luxury brand has quietly withdrawn the model from the US market and there’s […] -
![When I started writing my sprawling take on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus, I originally intended to devote a portion to my personal experience owning one. Then the article grew well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190904_121857.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake/COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – The Bonus Audio Track")
Future CC Outtake/COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – The Bonus Audio Track
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 13 CommentsWhen I started writing my sprawling take on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus, I originally intended to devote a portion to my personal experience owning one. Then the article grew well […] -
![In 2009, critics and audiences alike were delighted when Star Trek premiered in theaters. The movie critically and commercially revived a franchise that had been on life support for quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/0206131451a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2012-2018 Ford Focus – You Were Supposed To Rise Above The Unreliable American Cars, Not Join Them!")
Future Curbside Classic: 2012-2018 Ford Focus – You Were Supposed To Rise Above The Unreliable American Cars, Not Join Them!
Posted on September 11, 2019 | 47 CommentsIn 2009, critics and audiences alike were delighted when Star Trek premiered in theaters. The movie critically and commercially revived a franchise that had been on life support for quite […] -
![Last Friday while the update on my 2018 Chevrolet Impala company car was nice and fresh, I was taking a new Ford Fusion out for a drive. Since I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0339.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Driving Impression: 2019 Ford Fusion – The Workhorse, Version 2.5")
Future CC Driving Impression: 2019 Ford Fusion – The Workhorse, Version 2.5
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 53 CommentsLast Friday while the update on my 2018 Chevrolet Impala company car was nice and fresh, I was taking a new Ford Fusion out for a drive. Since I had […] -
![Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. An American car company launches a car with persistent quality issues and fails to adequately address the problem. Eventually, it becomes known […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2018-ford-focus-titanium-sedan-outrageous-green-front-quarter-left.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: The Detroit Free Press Issues The Definitive Ford Powershift Investigation, And Their Conclusions Are Damning")
CC Newsstand: The Detroit Free Press Issues The Definitive Ford Powershift Investigation, And Their Conclusions Are Damning
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 75 CommentsStop me if you’ve heard this one before. An American car company launches a car with persistent quality issues and fails to adequately address the problem. Eventually, it becomes known […] -
![Anyone who is familiar with the game of darts knows that the object of the game is to hit the bullseye. As far as compact cars are concerned, for many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/thumb_IMG_0396_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2015 Dodge Dart – Failing To Hit The Bullseye")
Future Curbside Classic: 2015 Dodge Dart – Failing To Hit The Bullseye
Posted on June 28, 2019 | 60 CommentsAnyone who is familiar with the game of darts knows that the object of the game is to hit the bullseye. As far as compact cars are concerned, for many […] -
![Yesterday I outlined how Hyundai’s Venue may signal the start of a new crossover segment aimed at buyers looking for something other than a subcompact sedan or hatchback. In that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190205_134625.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake: 2018 Ford EcoSport SES – Also-Ran Or Segment Pioneer?")
Future CC Outtake: 2018 Ford EcoSport SES – Also-Ran Or Segment Pioneer?
Posted on May 13, 2019 | 33 CommentsYesterday I outlined how Hyundai’s Venue may signal the start of a new crossover segment aimed at buyers looking for something other than a subcompact sedan or hatchback. In that […] -
![If you regularly visit CC or any other car community on the internet, you’re probably more in tune with the automotive industry than the average individual. And if you’re like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/teslapics.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake: Tesla Model X And Tesla Model 3 – If They’re Here, They’ll Be Everywhere")
Future CC Outtake: Tesla Model X And Tesla Model 3 – If They’re Here, They’ll Be Everywhere
Posted on October 1, 2018 | 76 CommentsIf you regularly visit CC or any other car community on the internet, you’re probably more in tune with the automotive industry than the average individual. And if you’re like […] -
![Jeep is planning to release their smallest model yet, a subcompact crossover dwarfed by the Compass and even the Renegade. Although Jeep’s stylists may try to make it look butch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jeep-compass-suzuki-jimny.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1998-2018 Suzuki Jimny & 2007-10 Jeep Compass – One’s Jeep-Like, The Other’s A Jeep")
Curbside Capsule: 1998-2018 Suzuki Jimny & 2007-10 Jeep Compass – One’s Jeep-Like, The Other’s A Jeep
Posted on August 16, 2018 | 11 CommentsJeep is planning to release their smallest model yet, a subcompact crossover dwarfed by the Compass and even the Renegade. Although Jeep’s stylists may try to make it look butch […] -
![Like Paul, my thoughts on the Baltimore CC get together are extremely positive. Meeting everyone was a blast, and the event hosted a surprisingly diverse amount of vehicles, some of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ccmeetup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visited The August 4th Edition Of Hunt Valley Horsepower, And It Was Great")
Curbside Classic Visited The August 4th Edition Of Hunt Valley Horsepower, And It Was Great
Posted on August 10, 2018 | 25 CommentsLike Paul, my thoughts on the Baltimore CC get together are extremely positive. Meeting everyone was a blast, and the event hosted a surprisingly diverse amount of vehicles, some of […] -
![Sometimes, true value can be hard to find. Very rarely does one product consistently stand out as a great deal. But it does happen from time to time. Even in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screenshot-2018-6-11-Motor-Trend-New-Cars-Car-News-and-Expert-Reviews.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake: 2018 Nissan Kicks – The Crossover Revolution Will Definitely Be Televised, With The Kicks Leading The Charge")
Future CC Outtake: 2018 Nissan Kicks – The Crossover Revolution Will Definitely Be Televised, With The Kicks Leading The Charge
Posted on June 21, 2018 | 58 CommentsSometimes, true value can be hard to find. Very rarely does one product consistently stand out as a great deal. But it does happen from time to time. Even in […] -
![For a while I’ve been wondering about when would be a good time to prepare a long term report on the VW Passat we purchased new in September 2014. We’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_7558.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Long Term Ownership Report and Future CC Road Trip: 2014 Volkswagen Passat – All In The Family")
Long Term Ownership Report and Future CC Road Trip: 2014 Volkswagen Passat – All In The Family
Posted on February 16, 2018 | 46 CommentsFor a while I’ve been wondering about when would be a good time to prepare a long term report on the VW Passat we purchased new in September 2014. We’ve […]
