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1962 Chevrolet Corvair front
Media Analysis

Larry Printz’s anti-Ralph Nader rant hurts reputation of The Detroit Bureau

June 6, 2022 Steve 8

A recent feature story by The Detroit Bureau illustrates the dangers of a current events website trying to get into the automotive history business. Executive Editor Larry Printz’s (2022) ode to the Chevrolet Corvair included […]

1971 Chevrolet Vega hatchback
Letters to the Editor

Chevrolet Vega fan itemizes what ‘real’ authorities said about the car

June 1, 2022 Steve 25

A Chevrolet Vega fan — let’s call him RS — just submitted two comments about the post, “Why the Chevrolet Vega turned out the way that it did.” One of RS’s comments was in ALL […]

Inside Indie Auto
Editor's Note

Do you think Indie Auto should run paid content?

May 28, 2022 Steve 11

Every once in a while a business of some kind approaches Indie Auto about running their content — which they would apparently be happy to pay for. Kind of like an ad, except mixed in […]

1975 Ford Econoline van
Quotes

1970s van boom leads to premature predictions about FWD minivans

May 27, 2022 Steve 4

“With the van boom booming and no sign of abatement, Detroit and the importers are headed for a second generation of vans — smaller ones this time. These will come in addition to existing sizes. […]

1960 Plymouth Valiant
Quotes

Popular Mechanics readers liked 1960 Valiant’s size but not workmanship

April 26, 2022 Steve 3

“PM asked 1000 new Valiant owners to be frank about their cars. This report is what they said and it reflects an enchantment with the compact concept. Here, for example, are some quotes: ‘This is […]

A Baruthosaurus at the keyboard
Media Analysis

Successful automotive journalists need to master these two rules

April 4, 2022 Steve 0

(ORIGINALLY POSTED 5/24/2014) Many are called but few are chosen to be professional automotive writers. Some things you can’t control, like technological change and media consolidation. However, aspiring writers can increase their odds of success by […]

1972 AMC Ambassador
Editor's Note

Reader complains that Indie Auto bashes the AMC Ambassador

March 28, 2022 Steve 13

Someone I will call Bob has taken Indie Auto to task for our story about the AMC Ambassador. This discussion does a good job of summarizing what Indie Auto is and isn’t all about, so […]

2022 Toyota Tundra front
Current Events

Could the 2022 Toyota Tundra’s excesses doom it like the 1958 Buick?

March 25, 2022 Steve 18

I should give Toyota credit for one thing — the 2022 Tundra does stand out in a crowd. Even in a parking lot filled with other large trucks and sport-utility vehicles, the newly redesigned Toyota […]

1960 Studebaker Lark 4-door sedan
Media Analysis

1959 Studebaker: Was it really design theft?

March 21, 2022 Steve 12

(EXPANDED FROM 4/2/2017) Richard M. Langworth has authored more auto histories than just about anyone. Yet he was strikingly humble when beginning to discuss the controversial topic of who was responsible for the 1947 Studebaker’s styling. “I am […]

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TTAC calls on you to drive as if America’s future depended on it

March 10, 2022 Steve 0

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  • DeLorean’s book is still one of best critiques of General Motors
    May 7, 2025 16
  • 1958 Packard
    The 1958 Packard went too far in styling, size and pricing
    May 6, 2025 11
  • Circa 1958 Rambler American 2-door sedan
    Could Joe Ligo’s American Motors TV series expand the audience for auto history?
    May 5, 2025 6
  • Busek Museum truck
    Watching the sun set over the Busek Auto Museum
    May 4, 2025 1
  • The plight of dealers sheds light on when the postwar seller’s market ended
    May 3, 2025 4
  • 2026 Slate Truck
    Can the Slate Truck find a large-enough market to be profitable?
    May 2, 2025 5
  • Washington Capitol WWI statue at dusk
    What is Automotive News’ next step after tariff bill defeat?
    May 1, 2025 0
  • 1961 Cadillac
    The ‘compact’ 1961-63 Cadillac that went nowhere
    April 30, 2025 17
  • 2001-10 Chrysler PT Cruiser shows limitations of retro design
    April 29, 2025 12
  • 1968 GM premium big cars
    1965-68 GM big cars: The end of different strokes
    April 28, 2025 12
  • Circa 2002 Ford Thunderbird taillight
    Was the 2002-5 Ford Thunderbird two-seater inspired or stupid?
    April 22, 2025 10
  • A query, a thank you and an update on miscellaneous stuff
    April 4, 2025 0
  • 1956 Buick hood scoop
    Readers brainstorm ideas for future Indie Auto stories
    October 14, 2022 124
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