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![It’s now 2021. Our 2017 Mercedes E300 has given us more-or-less good service over the past four years. But, as experience had taught me with Mercedes, things like preventive maintenance, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tesla-and-me.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL, Final Chapter (For Now): I Dream The Auto Electric")
COAL, Final Chapter (For Now): I Dream The Auto Electric
Posted on June 21, 2023 | 48 CommentsIt’s now 2021. Our 2017 Mercedes E300 has given us more-or-less good service over the past four years. But, as experience had taught me with Mercedes, things like preventive maintenance, […] -
![We’ve seen lots of beaters in this series, we’ve also seen cars that looked very well preserved, and we’ve seen cars that we’ve bemoaned the fact that they weren’t offered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_4028.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: E-Waste Special – Why Were A Batch Of Brand New 2017 Ford Focus EVs Sent To The Junkyard in 2022? (UPDATED!)")
Curbside Recycling: E-Waste Special – Why Were A Batch Of Brand New 2017 Ford Focus EVs Sent To The Junkyard in 2022? (UPDATED!)
Posted on September 19, 2022 | 50 CommentsWe’ve seen lots of beaters in this series, we’ve also seen cars that looked very well preserved, and we’ve seen cars that we’ve bemoaned the fact that they weren’t offered […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech / COAL: Deconstruction – More 2020 Tesla Model Y Under The Skin")
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 […] -
![It shouldn’t have been a big surprise, sooner or later a mainstream manufacturer was going to create a vehicle that could give Tesla a run for its money. The bigger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0261.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD – Galloping At The Speed Of Silence")
Curbside Review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD – Galloping At The Speed Of Silence
Posted on March 24, 2021 | 158 CommentsIt shouldn’t have been a big surprise, sooner or later a mainstream manufacturer was going to create a vehicle that could give Tesla a run for its money. The bigger […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech / COAL: Swapping To Winter Tires On The Tesla Model Y And Peeking Under The Skirt")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One")
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 […] -
![The 2010s hosted several paradigm shifts for the automotive industry. Sedans gave way to crossovers, hybrids made a surprising comeback, and EVs captured everybody’s attention. But what about next decade? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-31-The-New-Ioniq-One-Car-Three-Options-Hyundai-USA-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Editorial/QOTD: Here Are My Top Five Predictions For The Next Decade. What Are Yours?")
Editorial/QOTD: Here Are My Top Five Predictions For The Next Decade. What Are Yours?
Posted on January 3, 2020 | 77 CommentsThe 2010s hosted several paradigm shifts for the automotive industry. Sedans gave way to crossovers, hybrids made a surprising comeback, and EVs captured everybody’s attention. But what about next decade? […] -
![Which automaker will be the first to achieve EV range parity with Tesla? That’s the million dollar question that no one’s been able to answer. For now, we can cross […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-12-Porsche-Taycan-4S-Porsche-USA1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: 2020 Porsche Taycan Earns Paltry 201 Miles On EPA Test Cycle")
Curbside Newsstand: 2020 Porsche Taycan Earns Paltry 201 Miles On EPA Test Cycle
Posted on December 13, 2019 | 42 CommentsWhich automaker will be the first to achieve EV range parity with Tesla? That’s the million dollar question that no one’s been able to answer. For now, we can cross […] -
![Some of the junkyards I’ve been to have a small area in front where occasionally they sell some of the cars. The establishment where I found this thing at had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5913.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: 1980 Comuta-Car – This Was The Future In The ’70s")
Junkyard Outtake: 1980 Comuta-Car – This Was The Future In The ’70s
Posted on October 16, 2019 | 41 CommentsSome of the junkyards I’ve been to have a small area in front where occasionally they sell some of the cars. The establishment where I found this thing at had […] -
Rental Car Review: 2015 Tesla Model S 85 – Tomorrow Arrived Yesterday
Posted on June 18, 2019 | 66 CommentsThe future of automotive transportation is here, and it’ll take less than you might think to adjust to this paradigm shift. -
Tesla Model S in Sierraland
Posted on February 11, 2013 | 39 CommentsThis past week a stranger came to my small mountain town.
