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2020 Archive
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Curbside Tech / COAL: Deconstruction – More 2020 Tesla Model Y Under The Skin
Posted on May 16, 2021 | 20 CommentsWhile I’m overdue for an update on our 2020 Tesla Model Y, it’s currently at 5,558 miles without any significant issues and has settled in to the garage as “just […] - 
			
In-Motion Classics: Clearing Out The One-sies And Two-sies Of 2020
Posted on January 4, 2021 | 20 CommentsSeveral of my colleagues here regularly post their one-off shots once they accumulate a certain number of them, I imagine the process as being very cathartic and perhaps relieving an […] - 
			
Curbside Tech / COAL: Swapping To Winter Tires On The Tesla Model Y And Peeking Under The Skirt
Posted on December 12, 2020 | 41 CommentsAs soon as we took delivery of our Model Y a couple of months ago I knew we’d eventually need a set of winter tires. I always buy a set […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Honda CR-V Touring AWD – Everybody Has A CR-V
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 50 CommentsThe Honda CR-V, now well into its fifth generation, is one of those vehicles that if you don’t own one yourself, you almost assuredly know someone else that currently does. […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence – Getting To The Bingo Parlor Is Now More Fun Than Being There
Posted on November 23, 2020 | 34 CommentsAs of this year, Buick no longer sells any sedans, coupes, or wagons in the North American market. Considering it dispassionately this makes sense as the buyers simply stopped showing […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3 4×4 Crew Cab – SuperDutylicious
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 47 CommentsI’ve been watching. Yes, I see them. Everywhere. Here in Colorado we seem to be sort of at a crossroads for people traversing the country from West to East and […] - 
			
Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – God. Bless. America. (And Canada Too Since That’s Where It’s Built)
Posted on August 20, 2020 | 61 CommentsJust prior to this car being delivered to my driveway I received an introductory email from the SRT product support team which included a quote that’s been attributed to Voltaire […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door – All Electric, Starting At $19,250* Equipped, Not Stripped
Posted on July 20, 2020 | 33 Comments* Yes of course there’s a pesky asterisk – that $19,250 price includes federal and state rebates that I would and perhaps you’d be eligible for. But I didn’t include […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed
Posted on April 10, 2020 | 78 CommentsYes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Altima SV AWD – Securely Serene, Serenely Secure
Posted on April 2, 2020 | 29 CommentsI still remember when the first Altima was released for the 1993 model year, those first models still sported a little “Stanza” tag next to the “Altima” one during that […] - 
			
Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One
Posted on March 24, 2020 | 33 CommentsTesla started building its newest model, the Y, back in January and deliveries started on March 13th. This one was being delivered on the 17th to the couple that live […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Versa SR – Orange You Glad I Finally Drove Something Reasonably Priced?
Posted on March 20, 2020 | 45 CommentsThis vehicle entered my life last week in a very timely fashion, the nation (and world) is currently undergoing a period of extreme anxiety coupled with forced if perfectly understandable […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – Plug It In, Plug It In…
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 40 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan has now been on the market for almost four years, in fact for 2021 it is getting a small facelift as well […] - 
			
Curbside Review: 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 – “It Is So Choice. If You Have The Means, I Highly Recommend Picking One Up” – F. Bueller
Posted on February 10, 2020 | 32 CommentsFerris was referencing a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California with his line but after spending a week with this Mercedes-AMG I find it applies just as well here. And mine […] - 
			
Future CC Drive Report: 2020 Ford Escape SE – Upon Which My Parents Continued Their Downsizing
Posted on December 26, 2019 | 72 CommentsPart of the seeming approach with Ford’s new 2020 Escape has been how its more car-like appearance might better entice traditional passenger car buyers into a CUV. Ford had better […] 
				![Curbside Tech / COAL: Deconstruction – More 2020 Tesla Model Y Under The Skin While I’m overdue for an update on our 2020 Tesla Model Y, it’s currently at 5,558 miles without any significant issues and has settled in to the garage as “just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2111.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![In-Motion Classics: Clearing Out The One-sies And Two-sies Of 2020 Several of my colleagues here regularly post their one-off shots once they accumulate a certain number of them, I imagine the process as being very cathartic and perhaps relieving an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7979-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Tech / COAL: Swapping To Winter Tires On The Tesla Model Y And Peeking Under The Skirt As soon as we took delivery of our Model Y a couple of months ago I knew we’d eventually need a set of winter tires.  I always buy a set […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7946.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Honda CR-V Touring AWD – Everybody Has A CR-V The Honda CR-V, now well into its fifth generation, is one of those vehicles that if you don’t own one yourself, you almost assuredly know someone else that currently does.  […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7471-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence – Getting To The Bingo Parlor Is Now More Fun Than Being There As of this year, Buick no longer sells any sedans, coupes, or wagons in the North American market.  Considering it dispassionately this makes sense as the buyers simply stopped showing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_7022-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3 4×4 Crew Cab – SuperDutylicious I’ve been watching.  Yes, I see them.  Everywhere.  Here in Colorado we seem to be sort of at a crossroads for people traversing the country from West to East and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_7168-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – God. Bless. America. (And Canada Too Since That’s Where It’s Built) Just prior to this car being delivered to my driveway I received an introductory email from the SRT product support team which included a quote that’s been attributed to Voltaire […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4277.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door – All Electric, Starting At $19,250* Equipped, Not Stripped * Yes of course there’s a pesky asterisk – that $19,250 price includes federal and state rebates that I would and perhaps you’d be eligible for.  But I didn’t include […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3070.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed Yes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC.  Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify.  Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Altima SV AWD – Securely Serene, Serenely Secure I still remember when the first Altima was released for the 1993 model year, those first models still sported a little “Stanza” tag next to the “Altima” one during that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One Tesla started building its newest model, the Y, back in January and deliveries started on March 13th.  This one was being delivered on the 17th to the couple that live […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9912.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Versa SR – Orange You Glad I Finally Drove Something Reasonably Priced? This vehicle entered my life last week in a very timely fashion, the nation (and world) is currently undergoing a period of extreme anxiety coupled with forced if perfectly understandable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9748.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – Plug It In, Plug It In… It’s hard to believe that Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan has now been on the market for almost four years, in fact for 2021 it is getting a small facelift as well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9614.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Review: 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 – “It Is So Choice. If You Have The Means, I Highly Recommend Picking One Up” – F. Bueller Ferris was referencing a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California with his line but after spending a week with this Mercedes-AMG I find it applies just as well here.  And mine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8983.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Future CC Drive Report:  2020 Ford Escape SE – Upon Which My Parents Continued Their Downsizing Part of the seeming approach with Ford’s new 2020 Escape has been how its more car-like appearance might better entice traditional passenger car buyers into a CUV.  Ford had better […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0702.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


