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Curbside Classics Archives
2021 Archive
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![As we start the second day our initial goal is to drive through what was promised to be a long construction zone and then on to the very rough road […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51457815604_7099f6b583_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Climax on Day 2 Part 1")
The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Climax on Day 2 Part 1
Posted on September 29, 2021 | 9 CommentsAs we start the second day our initial goal is to drive through what was promised to be a long construction zone and then on to the very rough road […] -
![The first part of day was in Alberta but for the second portion we would explore Saskatchewan. A rather remote section of Saskatchewan but that does not mean we will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51438817777_8fa45eacbb_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Saskatchewan Exploration and Cadillac on Day 1 Part 2")
The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Saskatchewan Exploration and Cadillac on Day 1 Part 2
Posted on September 21, 2021 | 26 CommentsThe first part of day was in Alberta but for the second portion we would explore Saskatchewan. A rather remote section of Saskatchewan but that does not mean we will […] -
![As I mentioned in the last installment this year’s Great Beater Challenge is little different due to its route which follows part of the historical Red Coat Trail rather than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ontheroad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – The Red Coat Trail on Day 1 Part 1")
The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – The Red Coat Trail on Day 1 Part 1
Posted on September 20, 2021 | 24 CommentsAs I mentioned in the last installment this year’s Great Beater Challenge is little different due to its route which follows part of the historical Red Coat Trail rather than […] -
![The Great Beater Challenge is back after a COVID related absence (mostly, there was a smaller junior version) in 2020 with a very different route than previous years. The event […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GBC-2021.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Preparations and Competitors")
The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Preparations and Competitors
Posted on September 16, 2021 | 30 CommentsThe Great Beater Challenge is back after a COVID related absence (mostly, there was a smaller junior version) in 2020 with a very different route than previous years. The event […] -
![Will they? Won’t they? Why not? When already? Those were some of the questions regarding the Supra’s future asked by many since the cancellation of the 4th generation Toyota Supra […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4630.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 – The Lederhosen Ninja")
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 – The Lederhosen Ninja
Posted on August 2, 2021 | 31 CommentsWill they? Won’t they? Why not? When already? Those were some of the questions regarding the Supra’s future asked by many since the cancellation of the 4th generation Toyota Supra […] -
![Kermit The Frog may have had his own reasons for complaining that it’s not easy being green, however in the case of the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan, that is certainly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_4389.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD (Hybrid) – Kermit Was Wrong")
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD (Hybrid) – Kermit Was Wrong
Posted on July 26, 2021 | 60 CommentsKermit The Frog may have had his own reasons for complaining that it’s not easy being green, however in the case of the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan, that is certainly […] -
![Arguably one of the more conservatively styled luxury brand flagships upon its launch for 1990, now in 2021 the recently updated Lexus LS is the polar opposite, sporting a longer, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3997-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD – The Identity Of The Brand")
Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD – The Identity Of The Brand
Posted on July 19, 2021 | 32 CommentsArguably one of the more conservatively styled luxury brand flagships upon its launch for 1990, now in 2021 the recently updated Lexus LS is the polar opposite, sporting a longer, […] -
![For at least the last half-decade if not longer, Mazdas have usually been reviewed as vehicles on top of their game in looks, build quality, and their fun to drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3639.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Small Package, Good Things")
Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Small Package, Good Things
Posted on July 12, 2021 | 36 CommentsFor at least the last half-decade if not longer, Mazdas have usually been reviewed as vehicles on top of their game in looks, build quality, and their fun to drive […] -
![Nissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2458-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond")
Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond
Posted on June 7, 2021 | 49 CommentsNissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […] -
![Eight years ago BMW redefined its 3-series by splitting it into two separate model lines to the bafflement of many. Basically the four door including the wagon remained the 3-series, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2092.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe – The New Math")
Curbside Review: 2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe – The New Math
Posted on May 24, 2021 | 37 CommentsEight years ago BMW redefined its 3-series by splitting it into two separate model lines to the bafflement of many. Basically the four door including the wagon remained the 3-series, […] -
![When Chevy introduced their new Trailblazer last year and I subsequently saw a few on the roads I was excited as it seemed to tap into all the things that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1942.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Activ – Firing On All Three")
Curbside Review: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Activ – Firing On All Three
Posted on May 17, 2021 | 28 CommentsWhen Chevy introduced their new Trailblazer last year and I subsequently saw a few on the roads I was excited as it seemed to tap into all the things that […] -
![Entering its third decade, Lexus’ IS series has never made any bones about its mission. Of course that was to battle the entry-level luxury entries from the Germans and other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1383-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport – Caught In The Middle")
Curbside Review: 2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport – Caught In The Middle
Posted on April 26, 2021 | 24 CommentsEntering its third decade, Lexus’ IS series has never made any bones about its mission. Of course that was to battle the entry-level luxury entries from the Germans and other […] -
![It’s hard to believe that the Toyota Avalon has been part of the streetscape for over 25 years now. Redesigned again for its fifth generation a couple of years ago, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1194-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD – Kicking Ass And Taking Names")
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD – Kicking Ass And Taking Names
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 71 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that the Toyota Avalon has been part of the streetscape for over 25 years now. Redesigned again for its fifth generation a couple of years ago, […] -
![Buyers…are liars. How else to explain the Mazda 3? What does it not offer that people say they want? Refined styling. Luxurious interior. Powerful engine. All wheel drive. No CVT. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1082.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Three’s Company")
Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Three’s Company
Posted on April 12, 2021 | 50 CommentsBuyers…are liars. How else to explain the Mazda 3? What does it not offer that people say they want? Refined styling. Luxurious interior. Powerful engine. All wheel drive. No CVT. […] -
![It’ll come as no surprise that Sport Utility Vehicles have become big business at Mercedes-Benz, comprising about 60% of their total volume in the United States. While Mercedes has had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0670.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 – Honey, They Shrunk The GLS!")
Curbside Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 – Honey, They Shrunk The GLS!
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 19 CommentsIt’ll come as no surprise that Sport Utility Vehicles have become big business at Mercedes-Benz, comprising about 60% of their total volume in the United States. While Mercedes has had […]
