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About Author: Edward Snitkoff
Posts by Edward Snitkoff
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![Automotive alliances are increasingly common these days, but perhaps the most interesting tie-ups are the ones involving Toyota. The automaker previously flirted with Tesla and even GM. Now it seems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20160330_133044-1200x675.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Toyota Increases Its Stake In Subaru To Twenty Percent, Commits To Second Gen 86")
CC Newsstand: Toyota Increases Its Stake In Subaru To Twenty Percent, Commits To Second Gen 86
Posted on October 3, 2019 | 7 CommentsAutomotive alliances are increasingly common these days, but perhaps the most interesting tie-ups are the ones involving Toyota. The automaker previously flirted with Tesla and even GM. Now it seems […] -
![https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=243&v=EJpRvJGLyx0 Attention diecast enthusiasts: the Tomica brand is available once again in America! The lineup started out relatively small but will grow in the future. The catch: You have to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190906_163814.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Tomy’s Tomica Diecast Cars Return To The United States")
CC Newsstand: Tomy’s Tomica Diecast Cars Return To The United States
Posted on October 1, 2019 | 33 Commentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=243&v=EJpRvJGLyx0 Attention diecast enthusiasts: the Tomica brand is available once again in America! The lineup started out relatively small but will grow in the future. The catch: You have to […] -
![When I started writing my sprawling take on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus, I originally intended to devote a portion to my personal experience owning one. Then the article grew well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190904_121857.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake/COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – The Bonus Audio Track")
Future CC Outtake/COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – The Bonus Audio Track
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 13 CommentsWhen I started writing my sprawling take on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus, I originally intended to devote a portion to my personal experience owning one. Then the article grew well […] -
![In 2009, critics and audiences alike were delighted when Star Trek premiered in theaters. The movie critically and commercially revived a franchise that had been on life support for quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/0206131451a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2012-2018 Ford Focus – You Were Supposed To Rise Above The Unreliable American Cars, Not Join Them!")
Future Curbside Classic: 2012-2018 Ford Focus – You Were Supposed To Rise Above The Unreliable American Cars, Not Join Them!
Posted on September 11, 2019 | 47 CommentsIn 2009, critics and audiences alike were delighted when Star Trek premiered in theaters. The movie critically and commercially revived a franchise that had been on life support for quite […] -
![America’s form of government ensures that certain matters are left up to the states. The regulation of motor vehicles is one of those areas, and as a result, there are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screenshot_2019-08-19-Governor-Andrew-M-Cuomo-Thank-you-for-voting-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand/QOTD: New York State Residents Have Until September 2 To Pick Their Future License Plate. What’s Your Favorite License Plate?")
CC Newsstand/QOTD: New York State Residents Have Until September 2 To Pick Their Future License Plate. What’s Your Favorite License Plate?
Posted on August 26, 2019 | 135 CommentsAmerica’s form of government ensures that certain matters are left up to the states. The regulation of motor vehicles is one of those areas, and as a result, there are […] -
![It’s happened: Ford and VW are teaming up buddy-cop style to face the headwinds of electrification and autonomous vehicle technology. Their collaboration will no doubt save each company billions of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ford.vw_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry News/QOTD: Ford And VW Have Solidified Their Alliance. What Contemporary Or Historical Alliance Is Your Favorite?")
Industry News/QOTD: Ford And VW Have Solidified Their Alliance. What Contemporary Or Historical Alliance Is Your Favorite?
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 50 CommentsIt’s happened: Ford and VW are teaming up buddy-cop style to face the headwinds of electrification and autonomous vehicle technology. Their collaboration will no doubt save each company billions of […] -
![BMW, Mitsubishi, and Volvo sat out the New York auto show this year. Aside from giving Rivian and the other luxury automakers a bit more space, their absence also enabled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_153522.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 7 (Conclusion): New York Z Car Club, Performance Vinyl, DSNY, Charge NY, Corvette Heroes, And The Saratoga Automobile Museum")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 7 (Conclusion): New York Z Car Club, Performance Vinyl, DSNY, Charge NY, Corvette Heroes, And The Saratoga Automobile Museum
Posted on July 22, 2019 | 10 CommentsBMW, Mitsubishi, and Volvo sat out the New York auto show this year. Aside from giving Rivian and the other luxury automakers a bit more space, their absence also enabled […] -
![Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. An American car company launches a car with persistent quality issues and fails to adequately address the problem. Eventually, it becomes known […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2018-ford-focus-titanium-sedan-outrageous-green-front-quarter-left.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: The Detroit Free Press Issues The Definitive Ford Powershift Investigation, And Their Conclusions Are Damning")
CC Newsstand: The Detroit Free Press Issues The Definitive Ford Powershift Investigation, And Their Conclusions Are Damning
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 75 CommentsStop me if you’ve heard this one before. An American car company launches a car with persistent quality issues and fails to adequately address the problem. Eventually, it becomes known […] -
![It’s the end of an era. After this post, I’ll have covered all the new and notable vehicles from the 2019 New York auto show. Next year’s show will take […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_152927.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 6: Jeep, Subaru, And Volkswagen")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 6: Jeep, Subaru, And Volkswagen
Posted on July 8, 2019 | 13 CommentsIt’s the end of an era. After this post, I’ll have covered all the new and notable vehicles from the 2019 New York auto show. Next year’s show will take […] -
![Ford’s Powershift transmission is most likely the company’s biggest mistake of the last decade. The dual clutch unit permanently damaged the reputation of the Fiesta and Focus, and is likely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0303131210a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Judge Orders Former Ford CEO Mark Fields To Testify In Court Over Ongoing Powershift Transmission Lawsuit")
CC Newsstand: Judge Orders Former Ford CEO Mark Fields To Testify In Court Over Ongoing Powershift Transmission Lawsuit
Posted on July 1, 2019 | 48 CommentsFord’s Powershift transmission is most likely the company’s biggest mistake of the last decade. The dual clutch unit permanently damaged the reputation of the Fiesta and Focus, and is likely […] -
![In an effort to restore its European division to profitability, Ford announced substantial job cuts and overall downsizing initiatives through 2020 as it braces for a stagnant European market and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ford-kuga-0687l.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Ford To Shed 12,000 Jobs, Close Six Plants In Europe")
CC Newsstand: Ford To Shed 12,000 Jobs, Close Six Plants In Europe
Posted on June 27, 2019 | 52 CommentsIn an effort to restore its European division to profitability, Ford announced substantial job cuts and overall downsizing initiatives through 2020 as it braces for a stagnant European market and […] -
![Good news everyone! It seems like Hyundai Motor Company is doing pretty well these days. That wasn’t the case several months ago. Perhaps Hyundai’s deal to put the Veloster into Fortnite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_111111.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 5: Hyundai, Kia, And Genesis")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 5: Hyundai, Kia, And Genesis
Posted on June 24, 2019 | 21 CommentsGood news everyone! It seems like Hyundai Motor Company is doing pretty well these days. That wasn’t the case several months ago. Perhaps Hyundai’s deal to put the Veloster into Fortnite […] -
![E3, the video game industry’s largest annual trade show, took place last week. This year’s show brought a whole bunch of interesting debuts and the official announcement that Final Fantasy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/n_1993-Ford-Mustang-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Would Be Your “Remastered” Vehicle Of Choice?")
QOTD: What Would Be Your “Remastered” Vehicle Of Choice?
Posted on June 17, 2019 | 92 CommentsE3, the video game industry’s largest annual trade show, took place last week. This year’s show brought a whole bunch of interesting debuts and the official announcement that Final Fantasy […] -
![Quick question: Which of these five brands have regained their mojo? Toyota has gotten at least some of its groove back, with the TNGA platform providing the latest iterations of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190425_124155.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 4: Honda, Acura, Toyota, And Mazda")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2019 New York International Auto Show, Part 4: Honda, Acura, Toyota, And Mazda
Posted on June 10, 2019 | 20 CommentsQuick question: Which of these five brands have regained their mojo? Toyota has gotten at least some of its groove back, with the TNGA platform providing the latest iterations of […] -
![“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” That single declarative statement succinctly defined the stakes established in HBO’s Game of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190601_102820.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD – The Last Mediocre Hyundai?")
CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD – The Last Mediocre Hyundai?
Posted on June 5, 2019 | 49 Comments“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.” That single declarative statement succinctly defined the stakes established in HBO’s Game of […]
