2022 Toyota Crown – And Now For Something Completely Different
The Toyota Crown was Toyota’s first mass produced car in 1955. It represented the cutting edge of Toyota’s motorcar technology and was mostly an exclusive JDM product. At points in its history, the Crown would be exported to other markets.
1991-1996 Ford Escort: Finally, An American Compact Done Right
One of the first cars that I seriously considered after college was the Ford Escort. I had watched the Escort evolve from a trans-Atlantic World-Car in my childhood to an … Continue reading
2023 Honda Accord: Back On The Road to Normal
Like clockwork a new Accord arrives just when it was becoming too settled in the sedan market.
1969-1983 Peugeot 504 Coupe: The Classic Bridge to Modernism
The news that Peugeot will return to the American market is exciting, especially for those who fondly remember its popular 504 Berline (sedan) from the late ‘70s to mid ‘80s. … Continue reading
1988-1994 Nissan 240SX (S13): Future Classic
As Nissans go, the 240SX holds a soft spot in the hearts of enthusiasts in America. The S-Platform was famously named the S13 Silvia in Japan when it appeared late … Continue reading
1987-1989 Shelby CSX: More Than Meets the Eye
For much of my young adult life, I had come to think of Chrysler as doomed to occupy third wheel in the American Big Three hierarchy. Maybe for that reason … Continue reading
2011-2012 Fisker Karma – Try and Try Again
With all the hoopla about Tesla and it’s Model S (and Cybetruck lately), it’s easy to forget that Fisker beat them to the punch when it came to marketing a … Continue reading
2008-2018 Alfa Romeo MiTo: The Neat Little Car that Couldn’t
Less than 10 years ago, compact cars seemed to be all the rage in the United States. Just some of the names; Corolla, Dart, Cruize, Focus, Civic and others seemed … Continue reading
2009 to 2015 Toyota Prius – The Most Loved and Hated Car in the World
The Toyota Prius is perhaps the most revered and hated car in the world. Any electric hybrid car before it was quickly forgotten, as it became the poster child for … Continue reading
2015-2019 Mercedes Benz CLA Coupe – The 190E Sequel?
I was a teenager when Mercedes released it’s first small entry level car in America, the 190E, otherwise known as the baby Mercedes. That car was an immediate hit, causing … Continue reading
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