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![(first posted 2/8/2016) One of Australia’s oldest and most popular car magazines, Wheels, recently published an article with renderings and photographs of clay mock-ups of several Zeta-based Holden Commodore derivatives […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fgfgfg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Histories: The Cars That Never Were")
Automotive Histories: The Cars That Never Were
Posted on February 8, 2022 | 67 Comments(first posted 2/8/2016) One of Australia’s oldest and most popular car magazines, Wheels, recently published an article with renderings and photographs of clay mock-ups of several Zeta-based Holden Commodore derivatives […] -
![On October 7, 2020, I officially said goodbye to my 2013 Ford Focus. For several reasons, I decided to part ways with the sedan. It’s currently a seller’s market. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201007_151453.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – Sold To Carvana For $7595")
COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – Sold To Carvana For $7595
Posted on October 9, 2020 | 25 CommentsOn October 7, 2020, I officially said goodbye to my 2013 Ford Focus. For several reasons, I decided to part ways with the sedan. It’s currently a seller’s market. And […] -
![I was on my way to the dealer in late November when a thought had occurred to me. “There’s no way my car is going to qualify for a clutch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/0206131451a-640x480-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE – Clutches Replaced")
COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE – Clutches Replaced
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsI was on my way to the dealer in late November when a thought had occurred to me. “There’s no way my car is going to qualify for a clutch […] -
![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&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 […] -
![My first post on high mileage vehicles for sale was so popular I’ve decided to make it a semi-regular feature, and I’ve even given it a name: Who Wants to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/c1f13532db8774aafde4a5ff49905d0c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire – The Ugly American (Car) Edition")
Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire – The Ugly American (Car) Edition
Posted on August 14, 2019 | 49 CommentsMy first post on high mileage vehicles for sale was so popular I’ve decided to make it a semi-regular feature, and I’ve even given it a name: Who Wants to […] -
![It’s happened: Ford and VW are teaming up buddy-cop style to face the headwinds of electrification and autonomous vehicle technology. Their collaboration will no doubt save each company billions of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ford.vw_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry News/QOTD: Ford And VW Have Solidified Their Alliance. What Contemporary Or Historical Alliance Is Your Favorite?")
Industry News/QOTD: Ford And VW Have Solidified Their Alliance. What Contemporary Or Historical Alliance Is Your Favorite?
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 50 CommentsIt’s happened: Ford and VW are teaming up buddy-cop style to face the headwinds of electrification and autonomous vehicle technology. Their collaboration will no doubt save each company billions of […] -
![Beyond the fact that these sedans are both Fords, very few characteristics are shared between the two. This very “old-school” 2000 Crown Victoria is full-size, body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive, V8-powered, and six-passenger, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_4513.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Two Very Different Fords, Same Current Purpose")
CC Outtake: Two Very Different Fords, Same Current Purpose
Posted on September 28, 2015 | 54 CommentsBeyond the fact that these sedans are both Fords, very few characteristics are shared between the two. This very “old-school” 2000 Crown Victoria is full-size, body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive, V8-powered, and six-passenger, […]
