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Acura
1988 Acura Legend Coupe: Precision Crafted Performance Brendan Saur
1989 Acura Integra LS: A Hot Hatch For The Civic Minded JP Cavanaugh
1989 Acura Legend LS: The Empire Strikes Back Brendan Saur
1992-94 Acura Vigor: The Closest Thing to A Real Four Door Hardtop Paul N
1994 Acura Legend: True Life: “I’m A Legend” Brendan Saur
1994 Acura Vigor GS: North America’s Only Choice For A 5-Cylinder, 4-Door Hardtop Brendan Saur
1995 Acura Legend L Coupe: Legends Never Die Brendan Saur
1996-2004 Acura 3.5RL: A Rather Lost, Relative Letdown, Retrograde Legend Brendan Saur
1997 Acura EL: It Worked In Canada Gerardo Solis
1997 Acura Integra: Not Just A Fancy Honda (My CC)
1997 Acura 3.2 TL & 2.5 TL: Not Out To Greener Pastures Yet Brendan Saur
1999 Acura 3.0 CL: Too Well-Rounded? Brendan Saur
2005-12 Acura RL: Always A Bridesmaid Brendan Saur
2006 Acura TL: One Of The Best Japanese Designs Ever Brendan Saur
Daewoo
The Tangled Story Of Daewoo In The United States Eric703
Daewoo Espero: J-Car In An Italian Suit William Stopford
Daewoo Nubira: A Family COAL William Stopford
1991-97 Daewoo Ace: From Russia With Brougham Stanislav Alexeyev
Daihatsu
1967 Daihatsu Compagno Pickup: The Peugeot 404’s Cute Oriental Cousin Tatra87
1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible JohnH875
1989 Daihatsu Charade: Treat and Retreat Paul N
1990 Daihatsu Rocky SE: Technical Knockout Eric703
1992 Daihatsu Leeza Turbo Spider: Itsy Bitsy Spider Tatra87
1996-2002 Daihatsu Midget II David Saunders
1997-99 Daihatsu Applause: *sound of crickets in audience* William Stopford
1999-2009 Daihatsu Mira Gino: The Japanese Retro Trial (1st Witness) Tatra87
Datsun (see entries under Nissan/Datsun)
Great Wall
2009-14 Great Wall X200/X240: Don’t Laugh, The Chinese Will Get There Eventually William Stopford
Hino
1964-67 Hino Contessa 1300: The Japanese Corvair? Allan Lacki
Honda
1963-68 Honda S500/S600/S800: Small, Brilliant and Fast David Saunders
1963 Honda T360 Truck: Honda’s Wild 9000 RPM Mid-Engine Pickup (History) Paul N
1970 Honda N600: From Rolling Acorns Mighty Hondas Grow Paul N
1973-79 Honda Civic: The Second Little Revolutionary Paul N
1976 Honda Accord: Modern Architecture Follow-Up Paul N
1978 Honda Civic Wagon: Five Doors And Two Speed Hondamatic Paul N
1979 Honda Prelude: “…A Splendid Automobile”? Paul N
1980-83 Honda Civic: The Best Small Car By Unanimous Consent Paul N
1980 Honda Civic Wagon: Don’t Throw Your Baby Away! Perry Shoar
1983 Honda Accord: Honda Revolutionizes The US Industry, Again Paul N
1983-87 Honda Prelude: New Priorities Perry Shoar
1984 Honda Accord: The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Traditional American Sedan Jim Grey
1984 Honda Civic DX (& 1987 Si) Hatchback: Peak Civic Paul N
1984-94 Honda Concerto: Quietly Humming In The Corner William Stopford
1985 Honda City (FA) Turbo II: Hey Bulldog Tatra87
1986-89 Honda Accord: Ignoring The Future In Favor Of The Present Perry Shoar
1987 Honda Civic 4WD Wagon (Shuttle): The Automotive Swiss Army Knife Paul N
1990 Honda Accord: Naturalized Citizen Perry Shoar
1990 Honda Accord LX Coupe: Coupé d’Irrelevance? Brendan Saur
1990 Honda Civic: PGM-FI? (Canada) David Saunders
1990 Honda CRX HF: I Was Green When Green Wasn’t Cool Eric703
1990 Honda CRX Si: A Little Zip On The Commute Jim Grey
1991 Honda Beat: And The Beat Goes On (In Canada) David Saunders
1991 Honda Civic Hatchback: Citizen Of The World Perry Shoar
1991 Honda NSX: Pulling A Ferruccio Tatra87
1991 Honda Prelude Si: Improving The Original Tom Klockau
1992 Honda Accord EX: Simply The Best? Brendan Saur
1993-1997 Honda Accord: The Ultimate Honda Accord: And No, It’s Not the 4th Generation Piersona
1993 Honda Concerto TD: When Is A Honda Not A Honda? (UK) Roger Carr
1994 Honda Civic (EF2) Shuttle 4WD: The MVP Of Proto-MPVs Tatra87
1994 Honda Prelude 2.2 VTEC: A Prelude Of Better Things To Come? B234R
1995 Honda Odyssey EX: How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 4) JP Cavanaugh
1996 Honda Accord LX: In Accordance With American Demands Brendan Saur
1996 Honda Accord Wagon: You Might Think It Was The Last Of The Breed Jim Grey
1997 Honda Odyssey: Not All Americans Can Get Used To Sushi Brendan Saur
1998 Honda Civic GX NGV: I Was An Early Car-Sharing Study Guinea Pig (COAL) Jim Klein
1998 Honda Accord (& 1997 Toyota Camry): Two Very Different Paths Brendan Saur
2000 Honda Z UM-4: Umm… What Is This? David Saunders
2001 Honda Prelude: The Postlude Of The Flagship Sports Coupe Brendan Saur
2006-11 Honda Civic: The Final Progressive Civic? Gerardo Solis
Hyundai (& Genesis)
The Hyundai Origin Myth Revealed: There’s A Ford in Your Pony (History) David Saunders
Hyundai Pony: From Humble Origins (History) Gerardo Solis
1987 Hyundai Excel: The Damn Near Deadly Sin Paul N
1995-99 Hyundai Accent/Excel: A Strong Foundation William Stopford
2000-02 Hyundai Atos: Far From Home, And Bleary Paul N
2007 Hyundai Sonata: Hyundai Changes Its Tune And Sings A Sweeter Melody Edward Snitkoff
2017 Genesis G90: The Korean Lexus Brendan Saur
Infiniti
1990-92 Infiniti M30: To Infinity And Nowhere William Stopford
1990 Infiniti Q45: I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, And Doggonit, People Like Me Perry Shoar
1990-96 Infiniti Q45: How Not To Launch A Luxury Car Brand William Stopford
1992 Infiniti M30: Swallowed Up In The Memory Hole Jeff Nelson
1997 Infiniti J30: Jellybean Jealousy Brendan Saur
2000 Infiniti Q45t Anniversary Edition: The Japanese Lincoln? Brendan Saur
2002 Infiniti G20: That Infiniti Badge Is Gonna Cost You Brendan Saur
2002 Infiniti I35: The Maximum Maxima Brendan Saur
2003 Infiniti Q45: Third Chance Too Late Brendan Saur
2006 Infiniti G35x: To Infiniti And Beyond (Driving Impression) Brendan Saur
Isuzu
1964 Isuzu Bellett: Canadian CC Holy Grail DougD
1966 Isuzu Bellel: Turkey On A Stick Tatra87
1971 Isuzu 117 Coupé: Hang In There Tatra87
1971 Isuzu Bellett 1800 GT: Not Undercover Of The Night Tatra87
1972 Isuzu Bellett 1600 GTR: The Best For Last Tatra87
1975 Isuzu 117 XC Coupé (Series 2): Quite XC-Looking, For An Isuzu Tatra87
1980 Isuzu 117 Coupé XE: Square In The Eye Tatra87
1982 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel: Still Clattering Away Follow-Up Paul N
1984 Isuzu Piazza: An Unmoving Encounter Tatra87
1985-89 Isuzu I-Mark (AUS Holden RB Gemini): The Stars Didn’t Align William Stopford
1986 Isuzu Trooper II: An Unfulfilled Desire Paul N
1988 Isuzu I-Mark: Just Another Household Appliance JP Cavanaugh
1988 Isuzu Impulse: A Thoroughbred That Stumbled Out Of The Gate Eric703
1989 Isuzu Amigo: “Hey Hombre, We’ve Created A Monster” Paul N
1991 Isuzu Rodeo: Passport To Success Dave Skinner
1992 Isuzu Trooper: Really Really Big Horn Perry Shoar
1996 Isuzu Oasis: A Full Serving Of Honda, But With None Of The Appeal! JP Cavanaugh
1999-2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS: What’s In A Name? Joseph Dennis
2003-08 Isuzu Ascender: Where Were You, Joe Isuzu? William Stopford
Kia
Kia Besta Van: Like Your Turkey Extra Rare? David Saunders
2002 Kia Optima: Anyone Fancy A Rambler? Gerardo Solis
2004 Kia Amanti: Adding A Touch Of Kimchi To Your AARP Brendan Saur
Lexus
1989-91 Lexus ES 250: Lexus’ Learning Curve William Stopford
1989-2014 Lexus ES: Lexus’ Greatest Hit Or Greatest Regret? (History) Brendan Saur
1992 Lexus LS 400: With All Due Respect Mr. Tactful
1992 Lexus LS 400: The Industry’s Greatest Hit Of The Last 50 Years? Brendan Saur
1993 Lexus GS 300: Lexus Drives One Into The Sand Trap Brendan Saur
1994 Lexus ES 300: A Drinkable Prosecco Among Pricier Champagnes Brendan Saur
1997 Lexus SC 400: V8-Powered Coupes From Japan Are Indeed A Rare Breed Brendan Saur
2000 Lexus RX 300: The First True CUV – “There, My Son, Is The Future Of The Car” Paul N
2002-10 Lexus SC430: Personal Luxury Convertible William Stopford
2005 Lexus RX 330: Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives (Driving Impression) Brendan Saur
2015 Lexus NX 200t: It’s About Time Lexus (Driving Impression) Brendan Saur
Mazda
Mazda’s Amati Division: Is It Better To Have Loved And Lost, Or To Never Have Loved At All? William Stopford
1962-64 Mazda 600: Carols, And It’s Not Even Christmas Yet William Stopford
1965 Mazda T1500: Sumo Trike Tatra87
1966-76 Mazda F800/F1000 Van: Expresso Bongo Don Andreina
1968-76 Mazda Porter Van: “May I Take Your Luggage, Sir” Jim Brophy
1972-77 Mazda RX-4 (Luce) Coupe: Rising, Falling and Lying in Wait Rich Baron
1973 Mazda 808 (aka: 818/Grand Familia/Mizer) (My CC) David Saunders
1974 Mazda RX-4 Rotary Wagon: Still Spinning David Saunders
1980s Mazda XV-1 (MJ-1) Pathfinder: Burma’s Only Claim To Automotive Fame Tatra87
1981-87 Mazda 929: A Big Tent William Stopford
1981 Mazda GLC/323: Truly The Greatest Little Car Of Its Time? Paul N
1981 Mazda GLC/323 Wagon: Not Quite As Great Paul N
1982-86 Mazda 626: Deserving of Success William Stopford
1983 Mazda GLC: The First Really Modern Mazda David Saunders
1983 Mazda RX-7: Zinger Paul N
1986-91 Mazda 929/Luce: Aren’t You Supposed To Dress For Success? William Stopford
1988 Mazda 323: A Better Little (And Very Basic) Car Ben Dinger
1988 Mazda RX-7: Middle Child Syndrome Joe Latshaw
1989 Mazda MPV: A Flash In The Minivan Pan Perry Shoar
1990 Mazda 929S: It’s As Big As A Cadillac! Paul N
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Nothing Complicated; But Done Properly Roger Carr
1992 Mazda 929: The Ur-Millenia Brendan Saur
1993 Mazda B-Series (UF) Proceed Marvie: You Will Meet A Low Dark Stranger Tatra87
1992 Mazda MX-3 GS: Smallest Production V6 Engine Ever? Paul N
1993 ɛ̃fini MS-9: Mazda’s Catastrophic Clustermarque Cacophony Tatra87
1996-97 Mazda 929: The Swan Becomes An Ugly Duckling William Stopford
2000 Mazda Millenia S: Identity Crisis Tom Klockau
2007-12 Mazda CX-7: How Hard Can It Be To Make A Crossover? (Part 1) William Stopford
Mitsubishi
1964-86 Mitsubishi Debonair: Continental Lite Jim Brophy
1973 Mitsubishi Colt Galant (A50) 16L GS: Preserved For Posterity Tatra87
1974-78 Mitsubishi Colt T120/Delica: A Missing Chapter? Rich Baron
1981 Mitsubishi Jeep J36: Six Doors And Three Wipers Ago… Tatra87
1982 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma (A160) Super Saloon: Even A Stopped Clock… Tatra87
1982-85 Mitsubishi Cordia: The Last One Still On The Street? Paul N
1983 Mitsubishi Starion: Or Is It Stallion? Did I Finally Solve The Mystery Of Its Name? Paul N
1985-91 Mitsubishi Magna: Mitsubishi’s Taurus William Stopford
1986-2002 Mitsubishi Express Van: The White, Boxy Cockroach William Stopford
1989-91 Mitsubishi Magna Elite Wagon: A More-Than-Galant Effort William Stopford
1989 Mitsubishi Montero: An Off-Roader In A Grocery-Getter World Eric703
1990 Mitsubishi Debonair V 2000 – Desperately Seeking Relevance Tatra 87
1991-99 Mitsubishi 3000GT (& Dodge Stealth): The King of Diamonds William Stopford
1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse: A Victim Of Its Target Demographic Paul N
1994 Mitsubishi Galant: Family Motoring, Brand-X Style Perry Shoar
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL: At Least It’s Not Red Jim Grey
1995 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini VR-II: Little Car, Big Personality Eric703
Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear 4×4 Van: It Checks All The Right Boxes Except One Paul N
1999-2005 Mitsubishi Pajero iO: Little Moon Rover William Stopford
2000-01 Mitsubishi Proudia: It Came Before A Fall Tatra87
2012 Mitsubishi Galant: Grade C- (Rental Review) R Henry
Mitsuoka
1993-2002 Mitsuoka Viewt (K11): Jaguar Mock One Tatra87
1999 Mitsuoka Galue I: Who Do You Think You R-R? Tatra87
2003 Mitsuoka Ryoga: Mid-Range Madness Tatra87
2005-16 Mitsuoka Viewt: The Japanese Retro Trial (2nd Witness) Tatra87
2007 Mitsuoka Galue MkIII: Bentley/Cadillac Tribute Band Goes Off Key Tatra87
2008 Mitsuoka Orochi: Kill It Before It Spreads Tatra87
2013 Mitsuoka Galue III Limousine: A Darker Shade Of Weird Tatra87
Nissan/Datsun
Nissan Cedric: When The Pupil Becomes A Master (History) Don Andreina
Nissan Cherry Vanette C120 – The Good, Non-Fiery Version Rich Baron
1958 Datsun 1000 (210): Sublime Sexagenarian Tatra87
1962 Datsun Bluebird (P312) 1200 Deluxe: Still Looking Chirpy Tatra87
1963 Datsun 312 Bluebird JunkHarvester
1963 Datsun Fairlady 1500 (SP310): The High Of The Beholder Tatra87
1965 Nissan Cedric Wagon Don Andreina
1966 Nissan Cedric (130) Deluxe: Why Are The Pretty Ones Always So Stupidly Named? Tatra87
1967 Datsun Sports 1600 (SPL311): My Fairlady’s MGB Paul N
1968 Datsun Bluebird (510) SSS: Sweet-Spot Saloon Tatra87
1969 Datsun 510 (Bluebird/1600): How To Fly Paul N
1971 Datsun 240C (Cedric/Gloria): Japanese American Luxury Rich Baron
1971 Datsun 240Z: Revolutions Don’t Come Often Paul N
1971 Nissan Gloria (230) GL Saloon: Who Do We Think You Are? Tatra87
1972 Datsun 180B: CC For Sale: Orange You Glad I Stopped? William Stopford
1972 Datsun 1200: Two Door Sedan, Size XS Paul N
1972 Datsun 1200 (Sunny) Coupe: The Yang To The 1972 Cadillac’s Yin Paul N
1972 Nissan Skyline (C10) 2000GT: Princely Presence Tatra87
1973-77 Datsun 120Y/B210/Sunny: Reliable. Well-Built. Ugly. William Stopford
1973-77 Datsun 160J (Violet): “Gotta Get Me A Sport Ute! Rich Baron
1973-78 Datsun B210: Bit•O•Honey Paul N
1974 Datsun 610: Datsun Takes A Bold New Direction:Down Paul N
1974 Datsun 710 Wagon: Third Time’s The Charm; Or Not Paul N
1975 Datsun 120Y (B-210) Saloon: Success Comes In Many Forms, Not All Of Them Pretty Tatra87
1975 Nissan Laurel (C130) SGX Coupé: Hog Bottom Is Top Dog Tatra87
1976 Nissan Skyline (C110) 2000 GT-X Coupé – Kenmari’s Botox Overdose Tatra87
1977 Datsun 200-SX (Nissan Silvia S10): The Many Faces Of Silvia Paul N
1977 Datsun 200-SX (Nissan Silvia S10): Not All Shots Hit The Target Eric703
1977 Datsun F-10: It Got An F In Beauty School Paul N
1977 Datsun F10 Sportwagon: Ugly? No, It’s Cute! Paul N
1978 Nissan 330 Cedric Hardtop Sedan Brougham: Spirit of ’67 Don Andreina
1978 Nissan Bluebird (811) 1800: Pilloried Sedan Tatra87
1979-82 Datsun 310 (Nissan Pulsar/Cherry): Datsun Town, USA Paul N
1979 Datsun 510: Revived In Name If Not in Spirit David Saunders
1980 Datsun 210: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210 David Saunders
1980 Datsun 210 Sunny Wagon: The Curbside Classic Manifesto Paul N
1970-82 Nissan Junior: Coffee Picking Season Rich Baron
1981 Nissan Gloria (430) SDL Turbo Hardtop: Madam Gloria Will See You Now Tatra87
1981 Datsun Pulsar (N10) TL: Not Exactly Star Material Tatra87
1982 Datsun Maxima (810): If You Can’t Afford A BMW Paul N
1982 Datsun Maxima Diesel Wagon (810): Bitching Betty Paul N
1982 Nissan Laurel Givenchy Edition: It Has A Continental Connection Jim Brophy
1982 Nissan Stanza: Queen Dork Perry Shoar
1982-86 Nissan Stanza: Well-Versed William Stopford
1982 Nissan Sunny (B11) 1.5 SGL: Immobile, But Halfway Decent Tatra87
1983 Datsun 280ZX: The Cutlass Supreme Brougham Z? Tom Klockau
1983 Datsun Maxima (810) Wagon: Maximum Mobility Perry Shoar
1983 Nissan Pulsar Five Door: So Rare I Forgot It Existed Paul N
1983-86 Nissan Pulsar NX: Staying Sharp In The Eighties Mike Butts
1983 Nissan Skyline (DR30) RS-Turbo Coupé: Straight Out Of Central Casting Tatra87
1984 Nissan 200 SX Turbo: Unused, Unloved, Unlocked Perry Shoar
1984-86 Nissan Gazelle 2.0 SGL Coupe: Entering The Lion’s Den William Stopford
1985 Nissan 300 ZX Turbo: Your Midlife Crisis Treatment Starts Here Eric703
1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi: The Worst Of Both Worlds Roger Carr
1985 Nissan Sentra (B11): A Fish Out Of Rodeo Drive Paul N
1986 Nissan Cedric (Y30) V-30 E Brougham: The C-Word Saloon Tatra87
1986-90 Nissan Pintara/Skyline: The Boxes Enter The Ring William Stopford
1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon (Prairie/Multi): The First Modern Mini-Van Paul N
1987 Nissan Laurel (C32) Saloon Grand Extra: Worshipping The Ruler Tatra87
1987 Nissan Maxima (PU11) V6 Turbo Hardtop Legran: The One That Missed The Boat Tatra87
1987 Nissan Van: How Did This Turkey Avoid The Crusher (Or Oven)? Paul N
1988 Nissan 300 ZX: The Z Tosses Its Leisure Suit Tom Klockau
1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop: At Least, It’s Not A Pintara Tatra87
1989 Nissan 240SX (Silvia/SX): Who’s The Prettiest Silvia Of Them All? (History) Paul N
1989 Nissan Micra: Good Autoshite (My CC) David Saunders
1989 Nissan Pao: Retro Done Right Paul N
1989 Nissan Pulsar NX XE: Beautiful Shapeshifter Joseph Dennis
1989 Nissan Silvia (S13) K’s: Peak Silvia Tatra87
1989 Nissan Terrano (WD21): The Path Less Found Tatra87
1990 Nissan Axxess (Prairie): Access Granted For One Year Only Paul N
1990 Nissan Gloria (Y31) Gran Turismo SV: In Excelsis Deo Tatra87
1990 Nissan Maxima GXE: The Four-Door Sports Car? Brendan Saur
1990 Nissan S Cargo: The Ugliest Car Ever Made? More Like One Of The Cutest Paul N
1991 Nissan Cedric (Y30) SGL Wagon: Just Can’t Get Enough Tatra87
1991 Nissan Figaro: More Anime Than Animal David Saunders
1991 Nissan Micra (K10): Beating The Europeans At Their Own Game Tatra87
1991-95 Nissan NX: Not That Hard A Pill To Swallow William Stopford
1991-95 Nissan Pulsar (AUS): Leader of the Pack William Stopford
1991-2017 Nissan Tsuru (Mexico): Hasta Luego, Muchacho William Stopford
1992 Nissan NX 2000: The Poor Man’s 300 ZX Brendan Saur
1993 Nissan NX 1600: Yokohoma Goes Organic Perry Shoar
1993-2002 Nissan Quest (& Mercury Villager): Official Car of Washington Heights William Stopford
1994 Nissan 300ZX Convertible: Out of Touch, Out of Time Perry Shoar
1995 Nissan Gloria (Y30) Wagon: Nissanosaurus Rex Tatra87
1996 Nissan Cedric (Y31) Brougham L: Just A Little More Tatra87
1997 Nissan 200SX SE: Have We Met? Mr. Tactful
1997 Nissan Skyline (R33) GTS: Fat And Spurious Tatra87
1998 Nissan R’nessa – Rock Bottom Wagon With A High Floor Tatra87
1998 Nissan Skyline (R34) 25GT-t: End Of The (Sky)Line Tatra87
1999 Nissan Altima: Call It A Product Of The Lost Decade Brendan Saur
1999 Nissan President (PHG50) Sovereign: Losing The Battle Tatra87
1999 Nissan Stagea RS Four: One Unicorn Just Won’t Do Tatra87
2002 Nissan Y31 Cedric Brougham: So Square It’s Hip Tatra87
2006 Nissan Tiida (Versa): Meeting All The Requirements Of A Hire Car (Rental Review) Roger Carr
Prince
1968 Prince Skyline (S57) 1500 Deluxe: Positively Charming Tatra87
Proton
2003-10 Proton Jumbuck: Simple, Honest, Little Car-Truck William Stopford
SsangYong
1997 SsangYong “Benz” Musso: Ssurely You Can’t Be SseriousS Tatra87
2005-08 SsangYong Chairman: (Photo) Capturing My White Whale William Stopford
Subaru
1968 Subaru 360: It All Started With This Little Wart Paul N
1968 Subaru 360: Can I Even Fit In It? (Driving Impression) Paul N
1968 Subaru 360 Deluxe – The Legend Of The Ladybird Tatra87
1968 Subaru 360 Sambar Van: The First Kei Truck Paul N
1977 Subaru Leone: The Revolutionary Four Wheel Drive Wagon That Started The Subaru Legacy Paul N
1978 Subaru BRAT: Subie Doo Paul N
1979 Subaru Leone 4WD Wagon: The Prodigal Subie Returns Tatra87
1982 Subaru BRAT: The Young Man’s Choice Of Pickup In Those Terrible Times Paul N
1983 Subaru DL Wagon: Apply Memories Of Grandad Here Yohai71
1984-94 Subaru DL/GL/Loyale: Loyale With Cheese Ian A Williams
1984 Subaru GL Hardtop Coupe: A Requiem For The Affordable Hardtop Paul N
1985-90 Subaru XT (Vortex): The Brightest Star In The Constellation William Stopford
1985 Subaru XT: Forward To The Future In 1985 Saabaru
1988 Subaru Justy 4WD: The Mother Earth Newsmobile Paul N
1988-91 Subaru XT6: Outcast In The Specialty Coupe Class Perry Shoar
1989 Subaru Justy: Extra Justification David Saunders
1990-94 Subaru Legacy: The First Generation Ian A Williams
1992 Subaru SVX: A Price Point Too Far Ian A Williams
1992-97 Subaru SVX: A Tasty Surprise William Stopford
1995 Subaru Vivio Bistro: Boxing Day Find David Saunders
2000 Subaru Forester: The True Cost Of Ownership, So Far Paul N
2003-06 Subaru Baja: The Brat Grew Up William Stopford
Suzuki
1985-88 Suzuki Mighty Boy: The Name Says It All William Stopford
1986 Suzuki Carry KC 4WD: The Kei-sons Go Rolling Along Paul N
1988 Suzuki Samurai: If I Just Save All My Money… Joseph Dennis
1989 Suzuki Swift GT David Saunders
1991-97 Suzuki Cappuccino: Hot Frothy Little Thing William Stopford
1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem/Baleno: Too Dull To Inspire A Clever Title William Stopford
1996 Suzuki X-90: Barbie Would Drive One Of These Jeff Nelson
1996-98 Suzuki X-90: Ahead Of Its Time? William Stopford
2009-16 Suzuki Kizashi: Something Great Came And Went William Stopford
Takeoka
2002 Takeoka Abbey Carrot: Spirit Of Egg-Stacy Tatra87
Toyota
1962-67 Toyota Crown: The Generation Gap Don Andreina
1963 Toyopet Corona 1500 Deluxe (T20): Strike Two Tatra87
1965-69 Toyota Corona: It All Started Here Paul N
1965 Toyota FJ Land Cruiser: The First Toyota Sent Out To Conquer The World Paul N
1965 Toyota Sports 800: What If We Make A Sports Car? Gerardo Solis
1968 Toyota 1600GT-5: Corona Con Tequila Tatra87
1969 Corolla Wagon (E10): Home Away…From No Home Paul N
1969 Toyota Corolla (E10) Deluxe Wagon: Little Car With A Big Future Tatra87
1970 Toyota Corona Mark II: Stodgy, Thy Name Is Toyota Dave Skinner
1971 Toyota Corolla: 1971 Small Car Comparison #3 Paul N
1971 Toyota Corona Mark II: Some Things Never Change Paul N
1971-74 Toyota Crown (S60/S70): Thunderwhale Don Andreina
1971-74 Toyota Crown (S60): Striking Is The Head That Wears The Crown William Stopford
1972-78 Toyota 1000 (Publica P30): Going In Circles Rich Baron
1972 Toyota Corona Coupe: Fortieth High School Reunion Paul N
1973 Toyota Carina: My CC Holy Grail Dave Skinner
1973-74 Toyota Corolla: Appearances are Deceiving Rich Baron
1974 Toyota Corona Station Wagon: Giving Some Love To The Little Hauler Rich Baron
1974 Toyota Celica: Betting On The Wrong Pony Paul N
1974 Toyota Corona Mark II (X10): Moving Up, or Down? Paul N
1976 Toyota Celica GT Notchback: Hang In There, Baby Joseph Dennis
1976 Toyota Corolla Liftback: The Very First Of Many Paul N
1976-79 Toyota Corolla Liftback: A Time Machine Dave Skinner
1976-2004 Toyota Kijang: Brand Evolution (History) Gerardo Solis
1978 Toyota Corona: Baseball, Apple Pie And A Corona Paul N
1978 Toyota Cressida Wagon: I Love What You Do For Me, Mini-Cordoba Wagon Tom Klockau
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ56): Mama Mia! Tatra87
1979 Toyota Celica Supra: “Plush, Lush; The Powerful Pleasure” Or The Lexus Of Celicas Paul N
1979-81 Toyota Celica Sunchaser: The First Celica Convertible? Dave Skinner
1979 Toyota Chaser SXL Hardtop Coupé (X40): Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It’s Superfluous! Tatra87
1979 Toyota Corona: When RWD Still Ruled Matt Spencer
1979-83 Toyota Corona Wagon (T130): Mint Mediocrity William Stopford
1979-82 Toyota Tercel: Toyota Nails Another One Paul N
1980 Toyota Celica GT – From Zero To America’s Favorite In Under Ten Years Eric703
1980-83 Toyota Corolla: The Datsun 510 Doppelganger David Saunders
1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop: Forecourt Queen Tatra87
1980 Toyota TownAce Wagon Super Extra: All You Need Is Loaf Tatra87
1981 Toyota Corolla 3-Door Wagon: Too Beige, Or Not Too Beige? Tatra87
1981 Toyota Corolla SR-5: So, Do You Want It Now Or After Breakfast? Jason Shafer
1981 Toyota Corolla Wagon: It Could Have Been My Previous Car Paul N
1981 Toyota Starlet: The Last Of The Littlest RWD Toyotas Paul N
1982-85 Toyota Celica Coupe And Liftback: Rice-fed Mustangs Paul N
1982 Toyota Corolla SR-5 Convertible (Matrix 3): The Fanciest Corolla, Ever Joseph Dennis
1983 Toyota Carina (A60) ST: Folding To The Origami Tatra87
1983-87 Toyota Corona: The Sun Sets On The RWD, Japanese Intermediate William Stopford
1983 Toyota Corona (T140) 1600 GT Hardtop Coupe: JDM = Just Drink More Tatra87
1984 Toyota 4Runner: Beginning Of A Long Line; End Of The Solid Front Axle Paul N
1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel: Latecomer To The Diesel Party Paul N
1985 Toyota Celica Supra: The One I Should Have Bought Paul N
1994 Toyota Crown (S140) Royal Touring: You Can’t Win ‘Em All Tatra87
1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S: The Legendary AE86 Paul N
1985 Toyota Cressida: The Proto Lexus Jeff Nelson
1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon: Built For The Really Long Haul Paul N
1985 Toyota Vista (V10) 1.8 Ci VF : Hasta La… Camry? Tatra87
1986 Toyota Camry: Toyota Builds A Better Citation; Forever Paul N
1986 Toyota Cressida (& 1990): The Ur-Lexus Or The Un-Lexus? Brendan Saur
1986 Toyota Cressida Wagon: The Timeless Toyota ‘B-Body’ Wagon Paul N
1986 Toyota Mark II Hardtop (X70) Grande Twin Cam 24: Over On CC Street Tatra87
1986 Toyota MR2: They Call Me MISTER Two! Tom Klockau
1986-92 Toyota Supra: Chasing Elusive Ponies Paul N
1987 Toyota Corolla FX16: When Corollas Still Induced Lust, Not Sleep Paul N
1987 Toyota Cresta GT Twin Turbo (GX71): The Faux Hardtop That’s Hard To Top Tatra87
1987 Toyota Supra: Somebody Still Wants You Paul N
1988 Toyota Celica GT: Oh What A Feeling! Brendan Saur
1988 Toyota Corolla FX: Not Even Broken In Yet Jim Grey
1988 Toyota Crown (S130) Deluxe: The Hairshirt Special Tatra87
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser: Keeping The Faith Perry Shoar
1989 Toyota Crown Super Deluxe: Conservatism On Four Wheels Tatra87
1989-97 Toyota Lexcen: A Different Kind Of Toyota: Not A Toyota William Stopford
1989 Toyota MR2 SC: That’s Mr Two To You Ed Stembridge
1989 Toyota MR2 (AW11) Twin Cam 16 G-Limited: Stepping Back From The Wedge Tatra87
1990 Toyota Camry LE V6: Dripping With Fat (Driving Impression) Paul N
1990 Toyota Chaser (X80) Avante Lordly Twin Cam 24: Praise The Lordly Tatra87
1990 Toyota Crown (S130) Royal Saloon 3.0 Hardtop: Peak Crown Tatra87
1990 Toyota Sera: The Future’s Not Ours To See Tatra87
1991 Toyota Camry: An Existential Cigarette Killer Found Only At Wal-Mart Jason Shafer
1991 Toyota Camry All-Trac: A Brief Four-By-Foray William Stopford
1991 Toyota Camry (V30) 2.0 ZX: Alternate Normality Tatra87
1991 Toyota Century VG40 Limousine: Just Short Of Pretentious Tatra87
1991-99 Toyota Corolla E100: Saito’s Mini-Lexus Gerardo Solis
1991 Toyota Corolla (E90) 1.5 SE Limited: White Rice Deluxe Tatra87
1991 Toyota Cresta (X80) Super Lucent Exceed: Lucentfully Crestfallen, Yet Superbly Excessive Tatra87
1991-97 Toyota Previa/Tarago: The First And Final Frontier For The Space Pod William Stopford
1992-96 Toyota Camry: The Greatest Camry Of All Time? Richard Bennett
1992 Toyota Corolla: The Almost Free, Almost Perfect Beater Paul N
1992-98 Corolla Ceres/Sprinter Marino: The Sexiest And Most Limited-Availability Corolla Brendan Saur
1992 Toyota MR2: A Camry In Italian Drag Paul N
1992 Toyota Sera: Wings Don’t Make It Fly David Saunders
1993 Toyota Crown Majesta V8 (S140): Try, Try Again Tatra87
1994 Toyota Camry LE: The Benchmark For Being Beige Brendan Saur
1994-2000 Toyota RAV4: Light Trail Blazer William Stopford
1995 Toyota Camry DX Coupe: A Unicorn Of Camrys Brendan Saur
1995-2016 Toyota Crown Comfort: Japan’s Crown Victoria Robert Kim
1995 Toyota Previa DX: How Do You Take Your Eggs? Brendan Saur
1995 Toyota Tercel: Last Of The Mohicans Perry Shoar
1996 Toyota Classic: Peak Retro (History) Gerardo Solis
1996 Toyota Classic: The Japanese Retro Trial (3rd Witness) Tatra87
1996-99 Toyota Starlet: It’s a Car!! Gerardo Solis
1997 Toyota Camry (& 1998 Honda Accord): Two Very Different Paths Brendan Saur
1997 Toyota Celica GT: The Beginning Of The End Brendan Saur
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser: Conquering The Serengeti Or The Parking Lot At Bloomingdale’s Brendan Saur
1997 Toyota Mark II (X70) Van: The Emperor’s Old Clothes Tatra87
1997 Toyota Paseo Convertible: Quiero dar un paseo, pero no quiero comprar este coche. Aaron65
1998 Toyota RAV4 Two-Door: The First Modern CUV, And Electric One Too Paul N
1999-2007 Toyota Crown (S170) Estate: Japan’s Last Luxury Wagon Tatra87
1999 Toyota Progrès NC 250: Bland On The Run Tatra87
2000-06 Toyota Celica: Ending On A High Note William Stopford
2000 Toyota Origin: Peak Retro (History) Gerardo Solis
2001 Toyota Crown Majesta: The People’s Century Gerardo Solis
2001 Toyota Origin: The Baby Century Tatra87
2001 Toyota WiLL Vi: The Reverse Of Cant Tatra87
2002 Toyota Crown Comfort Super Deluxe G: Time For A Change Tatra87
2002 Toyota Prius: Toyota’s Big Hybrid Gamble Pays Off Paul N
2002 Toyota Verossa (X110) V25: The Lamest Duck Tatra87
2003-06 Toyota Avanza: What Is That? A RWD Compact Wagon/MPV? Who Would Have Thought? Paul N
2003 Toyota Echo: The Yaris Gets Hit With The Ugly Stick Paul N
2004 Toyota Camry: I’ve Got A Symbol In My Driveway Edward Snitkoff
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser: Colonel Mustard (Driving Impression) Brendan Saur
2013 Toyota Century: The Ultimate Brougham Time Machine MCC.PJ
Miscellaneous
Japanese 60’s Cornucopia Jim Brophy
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