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About Author: Edward Snitkoff
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![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? […] -
![Toyota’s luxury division is doing just fine. It currently sits at number three in the luxury sales chart, behind BMW and Mercedes. That’s a position most automakers probably envy. That […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20170414_134851.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Lexus Is Surviving, Not Thriving")
Curbside Newsstand: Lexus Is Surviving, Not Thriving
Posted on January 2, 2020 | 55 CommentsToyota’s luxury division is doing just fine. It currently sits at number three in the luxury sales chart, behind BMW and Mercedes. That’s a position most automakers probably envy. That […] -
![There is a battle currently being waged across America. It’s not based on horsepower, towing capacity, or payload rating. And the victor might not reap any sort of substantial reward. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hybridvehicles.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Analysis: While The World Pays Attention To EVs, Automakers Wage War With Hybrids")
Automotive Analysis: While The World Pays Attention To EVs, Automakers Wage War With Hybrids
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 58 CommentsThere is a battle currently being waged across America. It’s not based on horsepower, towing capacity, or payload rating. And the victor might not reap any sort of substantial reward. […] -
![I might. Although that price is a bit high. But how many decent looking examples of the first generation Taurus/Sable are left? Especially ones with less than 30k miles on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-29-Used-1990-Ford-Taurus-GL-Sedan-for-sale-in-Seattle-WA-98133-Sedan-Details-533948700-Autotrader.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1990 Ford Taurus GL Sedan – Would You Pay $4,500 For A Taurus With Less Than 30k Miles On It?")
CC For Sale: 1990 Ford Taurus GL Sedan – Would You Pay $4,500 For A Taurus With Less Than 30k Miles On It?
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 31 CommentsI might. Although that price is a bit high. But how many decent looking examples of the first generation Taurus/Sable are left? Especially ones with less than 30k miles on […] -
![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 […] -
![The “Side By Side” segment is filled with many interesting off-road vehicles. Chief among them? The Mahindra Roxor. It’s essentially an updated Jeep CJ. You can buy one right now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-21-Specs-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Why Can’t FCA And Mahindra Be Friends?")
QOTD: Why Can’t FCA And Mahindra Be Friends?
Posted on December 23, 2019 | 25 CommentsThe “Side By Side” segment is filled with many interesting off-road vehicles. Chief among them? The Mahindra Roxor. It’s essentially an updated Jeep CJ. You can buy one right now […] -
CC Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Land Rover Defender 110 Pickup in Ontario
Posted on December 22, 2019 | 6 CommentsPosted by William Oliver -
![Dash cam ownership comes with one major caveat: It can capture things other drivers do, but it also records stupid things that you do. I did a very stupid thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/vlcsnap-2019-12-20-19h54m44s339.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dash Cam Outtake: 2013 Ford Focus SE – When You Forget To Put Your Car In Park, It Crashes Into Whatever Is In Its Path")
Dash Cam Outtake: 2013 Ford Focus SE – When You Forget To Put Your Car In Park, It Crashes Into Whatever Is In Its Path
Posted on December 22, 2019 | 44 CommentsDash cam ownership comes with one major caveat: It can capture things other drivers do, but it also records stupid things that you do. I did a very stupid thing […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1996 Ford Ranger and 1994 Ford Explorer Sport Plying The Streets In Santiago, Chile
Posted on December 21, 2019 | 4 CommentsPosted by RiveraNotario -
![Several years ago an automotive magnetic pole shifted. Lincoln, which entered the 2010s on life support, suddenly found itself being the talk of the town. The Continental generated a lot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190425_131453.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac Resurgent? Brand On Track For First Retail Sales Gain Since 2013")
Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac Resurgent? Brand On Track For First Retail Sales Gain Since 2013
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 26 CommentsSeveral years ago an automotive magnetic pole shifted. Lincoln, which entered the 2010s on life support, suddenly found itself being the talk of the town. The Continental generated a lot […] -
![The 2010s saw several mainstream car companies pivot upmarket. Hyundai and Kia entered a new era with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, two vehicles focused on delivering value based […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-17-View-Photos-of-the-2020-Nissan-Sentra1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Nissan Hopes 2020 Sentra Can Save Company From Bargain Basement Hell")
Curbside Newsstand: Nissan Hopes 2020 Sentra Can Save Company From Bargain Basement Hell
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 29 CommentsThe 2010s saw several mainstream car companies pivot upmarket. Hyundai and Kia entered a new era with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, two vehicles focused on delivering value based […] -
![How do smaller mainstream brands broaden their appeal? Subaru doubled their sales between 2008 and 2018 by offering customers affordable all-wheel drive in segments where four wheel traction didn’t previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190310_124610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Mazda Confident Upmarket Pivot Will Bear Fruit")
Curbside Newsstand: Mazda Confident Upmarket Pivot Will Bear Fruit
Posted on December 18, 2019 | 27 CommentsHow do smaller mainstream brands broaden their appeal? Subaru doubled their sales between 2008 and 2018 by offering customers affordable all-wheel drive in segments where four wheel traction didn’t previously […] -
CC Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: Chevy Chevette From Ross Wemp Motors
Posted on December 17, 2019 | 56 CommentsPosted by William Oliver -
![As demand for crossovers heats up, automakers continue to expand their product offerings in as many segments as possible. We now have vehicles like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-10-2021-Chevy-Trailblazer-Pricing-Starts-At-19995-Tops-Out-At-26395.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Is GM’s Attempt At Cruze Control")
Curbside Newsstand: The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Is GM’s Attempt At Cruze Control
Posted on December 17, 2019 | 27 CommentsAs demand for crossovers heats up, automakers continue to expand their product offerings in as many segments as possible. We now have vehicles like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks, […] -
![Car shoppers really don’t like negotiating. That’s allowed fixed price retailers like Carmax and Carvana to take an increasingly larger slice of the used car market. Carmax is still performing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-10-Carvana-Buy-Finance-Used-Cars-Online-Skip-The-Dealership1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Carvana, Third Largest Used Car Retailer, Continues Record Growth")
Curbside Newsstand: Carvana, Third Largest Used Car Retailer, Continues Record Growth
Posted on December 16, 2019 | 19 CommentsCar shoppers really don’t like negotiating. That’s allowed fixed price retailers like Carmax and Carvana to take an increasingly larger slice of the used car market. Carmax is still performing […]
