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Curbside Classics Archives
Future Classic Archive
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![A few evenings ago, my wife and I journeyed to Denver to participate in an introduction event for the new 2018 Nissan Leaf, the second generation of Nissan’s electric car. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_1922.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic Introduction: 2018 Nissan Leaf – Turning Over A New One")
Future Classic Introduction: 2018 Nissan Leaf – Turning Over A New One
Posted on October 19, 2017 | 94 CommentsA few evenings ago, my wife and I journeyed to Denver to participate in an introduction event for the new 2018 Nissan Leaf, the second generation of Nissan’s electric car. […] -
![A while back I wrote about my long-term experiences with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that had been assigned to me at work. The article ended with my disclosure of having […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_2898.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report And COCAC (Company Owned Car of A Career): 2018 Chevrolet Impala – A Tale Of Four Impalas")
Future CC Drive Report And COCAC (Company Owned Car of A Career): 2018 Chevrolet Impala – A Tale Of Four Impalas
Posted on October 16, 2017 | 60 CommentsA while back I wrote about my long-term experiences with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that had been assigned to me at work. The article ended with my disclosure of having […] -
![We don’t often look at concept cars on Curbside Classic but every once in a while, a concept car harkens back to the past. But far beyond being merely a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/honda-urban-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Concept Outtake: Honda Urban EV – Retro Electric")
CC Concept Outtake: Honda Urban EV – Retro Electric
Posted on September 14, 2017 | 46 CommentsWe don’t often look at concept cars on Curbside Classic but every once in a while, a concept car harkens back to the past. But far beyond being merely a […] -
![When Jason Shafer recently gave us a long-term report on his 2007 Chevy Silverado company truck, a comment was made that we should do some more long-term test reports here. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2007HondaFit200701.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Long Term: 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Ten Years Of Keeping Fit")
CC Long Term: 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Ten Years Of Keeping Fit
Posted on August 4, 2017 | 72 CommentsWhen Jason Shafer recently gave us a long-term report on his 2007 Chevy Silverado company truck, a comment was made that we should do some more long-term test reports here. […] -
![Photo: Toyota Toyota may soon be positioned to make two leaps in a single bound. In rolling out its hydrogen-fueled “Project Portal” tractor unit, the company expands beyond the size of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Toyota_Project_Portal_highway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Semi-Classic? Toyota Rolls Out Hydrogen-Powered Tractor Unit")
Future Semi-Classic? Toyota Rolls Out Hydrogen-Powered Tractor Unit
Posted on April 23, 2017 | 28 CommentsPhoto: Toyota Toyota may soon be positioned to make two leaps in a single bound. In rolling out its hydrogen-fueled “Project Portal” tractor unit, the company expands beyond the size of […] -
![(first posted 3/27/2017) This 2017 Fusion Platinum represents the culmination of two decades-long trends: The Consolidation of Brands, and The Democratization of Luxury. Let’s examine each of these first before […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_6436.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum – The End of Luxury")
Future CC: 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum – The End of Luxury
Posted on March 27, 2017 | 144 Comments(first posted 3/27/2017) This 2017 Fusion Platinum represents the culmination of two decades-long trends: The Consolidation of Brands, and The Democratization of Luxury. Let’s examine each of these first before […] -
![An opportunity presented itself the other morning: leaving for a work related day trip at 5 am on a cold morning, I could either use my assigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2049.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2010 Ford Focus SE – Providing Clarity")
Future CC Drive Report: 2010 Ford Focus SE – Providing Clarity
Posted on February 27, 2017 | 99 CommentsAn opportunity presented itself the other morning: leaving for a work related day trip at 5 am on a cold morning, I could either use my assigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado […] -
![I’m not a big fan of Rolls-Royces, and have never been. They’re far too stodgy and stuffy for my tastes, their baroque design language hasn’t changed in decades, and most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FullSizeRender-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic Outtake: 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn – A Grand Floridian")
Future Classic Outtake: 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn – A Grand Floridian
Posted on January 17, 2017 | 60 CommentsI’m not a big fan of Rolls-Royces, and have never been. They’re far too stodgy and stuffy for my tastes, their baroque design language hasn’t changed in decades, and most […] -
![Some cars are delightfully impractical. While a few might think this Corvette falls into that category given its 6.2 liter V8 and petite, two-seat capacity, thinking such things might be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/jc-to-cuba.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Driving Impression: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible – Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee")
Future CC Driving Impression: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible – Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee
Posted on October 28, 2016 | 57 CommentsSome cars are delightfully impractical. While a few might think this Corvette falls into that category given its 6.2 liter V8 and petite, two-seat capacity, thinking such things might be […] -
![The good people at Nissan saw fit to invite me as a representative of CurbsideClassic to attend a dinner and driving event focused on the new 2017 Nissan Titan. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_1162.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dinner/Drive Classic: 2017 Nissan Titan – The XD’s Little Brother Comes To Town")
Dinner/Drive Classic: 2017 Nissan Titan – The XD’s Little Brother Comes To Town
Posted on October 23, 2016 | 45 CommentsThe good people at Nissan saw fit to invite me as a representative of CurbsideClassic to attend a dinner and driving event focused on the new 2017 Nissan Titan. Most […] -
![America does not like wagons, plain and simple. Likely rooted in the belief that many people cringe at the idea of driving what their parents did, even modern compact wagons […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_7924-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic/Driving Impressions: 2008 BMW 328xi Touring (E91) – SUVs Are So Overrated")
Future Classic/Driving Impressions: 2008 BMW 328xi Touring (E91) – SUVs Are So Overrated
Posted on September 15, 2016 | 56 CommentsAmerica does not like wagons, plain and simple. Likely rooted in the belief that many people cringe at the idea of driving what their parents did, even modern compact wagons […] -
![For most of its history, the Electra was Buick’s largest and most luxurious sedan, and the most prestigious car in GM’s fleet that wasn’t a personal luxury coupe or a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_6300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali – The Modern Day Electra Park Avenue?")
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali – The Modern Day Electra Park Avenue?
Posted on June 15, 2016 | 89 CommentsFor most of its history, the Electra was Buick’s largest and most luxurious sedan, and the most prestigious car in GM’s fleet that wasn’t a personal luxury coupe or a […] -
![How often is it that we get the chance to drive the same car (or in this case, a mechanically identical one) as the very first one we owned? To answer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_5542.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2005 Lexus RX330 – Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives")
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2005 Lexus RX330 – Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 62 CommentsHow often is it that we get the chance to drive the same car (or in this case, a mechanically identical one) as the very first one we owned? To answer […] -
![If a person really wants to learn the driving characteristics of a car, they should first drive it at night in a thunderstorm. It’s a delightful variation of the old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_1512.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2011 Chevrolet Impala – Would You Like Some Milque With Your Toast?")
Future CC Drive Report: 2011 Chevrolet Impala – Would You Like Some Milque With Your Toast?
Posted on April 25, 2016 | 82 CommentsIf a person really wants to learn the driving characteristics of a car, they should first drive it at night in a thunderstorm. It’s a delightful variation of the old […] -
![Every once in a while at work, we get an out of state deal (typically Rhode Island) that usually requires me to deliver the new car to the buyer at the DMV, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_5059.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser – Colonel Mustard")
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser – Colonel Mustard
Posted on April 14, 2016 | 71 CommentsEvery once in a while at work, we get an out of state deal (typically Rhode Island) that usually requires me to deliver the new car to the buyer at the DMV, […]
