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Month: November 2020
Design Notes
BMW’s i3 tried entirely too hard to be cute
It’s too bad that BMW will not develop a successor to its i3. The electric hatchback showed promise as a city car that is relatively lightweight, roomy and fun to drive. Done right, the i3 […]
Quotes
Peter DeLorenzo: A ‘wandering spirit’ defines nation
“(O)ur individual and collective experiences with cars and being on the road are seared in our memories and are irreplaceable. Where we’ve been has everything to do with who we are. This nation was transformed […]
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Automobile Quarterly back issues still available
The Society of Automotive Historians (2020) continues to post information about how to buy back issues of Automobile Quarterly. Fortunately, a vender obtained the magazine’s inventory after it ceased publication. (Go here for updated information on […]
Readings
Langworth’s Hudson book is dated but still the best
Richard M. Langworth’s book about Hudson was first published in 1977, but it is still the best history of this quirky automaker. As with his other auto histories written during this time period, Hudson 1946-1957: […]
Quotes
Mike Spinelli: How Jalopnik got its name
“I don’t know who the hell it was. I like to think it wasn’t me, but it probably was . . . and we had been drinking a little bit. And so somebody says Jalopnik. […]
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Road & Track magazine tries to cater to rich people
Over the last year Road & Track magazine has moved upmarket. It has replaced its monthly printed magazine with a bi-monthly with around 150 pages. In addition, the magazine is offering access to events, services […]
Random Shots
Bumpers are almost useless on newer automobiles
Remember the good old days when cars had meaningful bumpers? The repair costs for even a 2- or 3-mph parking lot ding is much higher than in the days when the feds required bumpers that […]
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Photo Essay
Bumper stickers about pets and kids can get really dorky
It makes sense that parents — both of kids and pets — would stick with PG-rated bumper stickers. But why are they so dorky? The obsessiveness of pet parents is amply displayed in the above photo. […]