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![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 […] -
![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, […] -
![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 […] -
![Even a full 35 years after production stopped of the venerable W123 series, it’s still a pretty common occurrence to spot one of the sedans (denoted as the “W”123) in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9808.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel – What, Me Worry?")
Curbside Recycling: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel – What, Me Worry?
Posted on February 19, 2021 | 24 CommentsEven a full 35 years after production stopped of the venerable W123 series, it’s still a pretty common occurrence to spot one of the sedans (denoted as the “W”123) in […] -
![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&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")
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 […] -
![In May of this year, I took a trip to Europe, my first time ever traveling internationally. I wasn’t alone, of course: the other characters in this performance include my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_4884-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Review: 2019 BMW 750d xDrive – Forbidden Quad-Turbo Fruit")
Rental Review: 2019 BMW 750d xDrive – Forbidden Quad-Turbo Fruit
Posted on December 8, 2019 | 16 CommentsIn May of this year, I took a trip to Europe, my first time ever traveling internationally. I wasn’t alone, of course: the other characters in this performance include my […] -
![Color? Check. Smelly? Check. Solid and slow to move? Check. Alright, yes, the late 70’s and early 80’s were Diesel’s first time to shine in the United States passenger car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1980 Audi 5000S Diesel – All Signs Point To Turd")
Junkyard Classic: 1980 Audi 5000S Diesel – All Signs Point To Turd
Posted on December 3, 2019 | 48 CommentsColor? Check. Smelly? Check. Solid and slow to move? Check. Alright, yes, the late 70’s and early 80’s were Diesel’s first time to shine in the United States passenger car […] -
![(First published November 2014, revised and expanded here) Today sees the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most momentous event in Europe’s history since 1945 – the collapse of the Berlin […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Trabant-601S-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1984 Trabant 601-S – The Other People’s Car From The Other Germany, Still Significant")
Carshow Classic: 1984 Trabant 601-S – The Other People’s Car From The Other Germany, Still Significant
Posted on November 9, 2019 | 38 Comments(First published November 2014, revised and expanded here) Today sees the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most momentous event in Europe’s history since 1945 – the collapse of the Berlin […] -
![Even before the demise of the Aussie Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore, Brisbane’s taxi companies were heavily embracing Toyota. The streets were dotted with HiAce vans, Camry Hybrids and Priuses. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/toyota-prius-taxi-berlin-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Today’s Berlin Taxis – Toyota’s Next Step On The Way To Global Domination?")
CC Outtake: Today’s Berlin Taxis – Toyota’s Next Step On The Way To Global Domination?
Posted on March 7, 2019 | 35 CommentsEven before the demise of the Aussie Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore, Brisbane’s taxi companies were heavily embracing Toyota. The streets were dotted with HiAce vans, Camry Hybrids and Priuses. […] -
![If the heavens have roads and cars to drive on them, then this was the closest taste of such a heaven I’ve experienced. For getting to drive supercar is one thing, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/thumb_IMG_6075_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip/Driving Impressions (Part 3): 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT – Climb Every Mountain")
CC Road Trip/Driving Impressions (Part 3): 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT – Climb Every Mountain
Posted on December 19, 2018 | 19 CommentsIf the heavens have roads and cars to drive on them, then this was the closest taste of such a heaven I’ve experienced. For getting to drive supercar is one thing, […] -
![Material objects certainly have their virtues, but as I’ve grown older I’ve come to value the significance of worldly experiences. Travelling has indeed become a great passion of mine as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/thumb_IMG_6036_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip (Part 1): Ten Days Through The German, Austrian, and Italian Alps")
CC Road Trip (Part 1): Ten Days Through The German, Austrian, and Italian Alps
Posted on November 26, 2018 | 39 CommentsMaterial objects certainly have their virtues, but as I’ve grown older I’ve come to value the significance of worldly experiences. Travelling has indeed become a great passion of mine as […] -
![Wanderlust (/’wändərˌləst/) — A strong desire to travel. In my 24 years of life, I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled a lot, both with family and friends. However, I’ve never […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/thumb_IMG_6766_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip/Driving Impressions: 2017 Renault Talisman Initiale Paris – Eurotripping The Autobahn")
CC Roadtrip/Driving Impressions: 2017 Renault Talisman Initiale Paris – Eurotripping The Autobahn
Posted on September 21, 2017 | 53 CommentsWanderlust (/’wändərˌləst/) — A strong desire to travel. In my 24 years of life, I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled a lot, both with family and friends. However, I’ve never […] -
![It’s Halloween, so we’ll give ourselves permission to look at people in costumes for a change, and not just cars. The Germans, along with so many other Europeans, have long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cal-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "US Cars Und Girls Kalender 2012 – The Germans Love Detroit Iron, Among Other Things")
US Cars Und Girls Kalender 2012 – The Germans Love Detroit Iron, Among Other Things
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 22 CommentsIt’s Halloween, so we’ll give ourselves permission to look at people in costumes for a change, and not just cars. The Germans, along with so many other Europeans, have long […]
