2005-2009 Mitsubishi Raider: In The Shadow of Dakota
This was still a time when the core American truck market regarded Japanese trucks as light duty toys. Toyota was first to launch a larger truck with the T100 in the ’90s. Although many of the larger Japanese trucks that followed were marketed as large, in America they tended to be closer to mid-sized. The Dakota was early to the mid-sized truck race, giving it considerable time in the market to overshadow the Raider.
2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse: The Last American Buick?
Buick is one of those American brands I admire, but could never quite see myself in. During the ‘80s it was different. Memories of sporty little Opels from Germany blended … Continue reading
2012-2015 Chevrolet Caprice PPV: Three Times a Lady
The big police sedan was once an American mainstay. Even as more municipalities are moving away from the sedan in favor of SUVs, many officers miss the comfort, maneuverability, and … Continue reading
2007-2012 Dodge Nitro: Brash Practicality
The automotive world will be watching the rollout of Dodge’s new Stinger closely, in part because Dodge and small cars don’t seem to go well together. The failure of the … Continue reading
2013 -2020 Jaguar F-Type: On Britain’s Endangered Species List?
For a big part of my childhood, I was enamored by the Jaguar XJ-S. Its looks and fantastic V12 engine aside, I’m not really sure why. Even then I knew they were troublesome, a friend of my family had one that was always in for service- but they were oh so beautiful.
2011-2022 Hyundai Veloster: Fun While It Lasted
The second-generation Veloster retains the first’s unique styling. It’s aggressive looking like a hunched hyena, but not in the way that many sportier trims of the Honda Civic were. In fact, it’s somewhere between the dustbuster from space 10th gen Civic Si and the sedate Volkswagen GT on the aggression scale.
2010 – 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: Hatching a Plan
Back when Mitsubishi was building sporty cars, it’s Lancer line of sedans had acquired cult status. Heated battles loomed between the Subaru and Mitsubishi camps at Cars & Coffee events … Continue reading
2014 – 2017 Fiat Ottimo: Attractive By Any Name
At the height of the compact 5 door sedan craze in America, just about every major manufacturer offered a small car with hatchback versatility. Everyone except Chrysler/Dodge that is.
2002-2010 Pontiac Vibe: Right Car Wrong Time?
In America, it was the GT model with its special Toyota variable valve timing (VVTL-i) system that was the trim of choice for the enthusiast.
Trucks and SUVs – What’s Not to Like?
There have been more than a few inquiries as to why no trucks or SUVs are ever featured on Autopolis. The answer is simple: I’m not crazy about trucks, although there are a few that I find interesting for one reason or another.
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