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The Absurdity Index begins where a luxury car’s explanation becomes less convincing than the car itself. It is not a reliability ranking or a disguised list of…
Read the essay : The Absurdity IndexInteresting Times
Imagine a Los Angeles intersection occupied by three cars: a 1964 Impala lowrider, a white Tesla with a disclaimer sticker, and a green Lamborghini Murciélago. The Impala…
Read the essay : You Are What You DriveInteresting Times
The luxury pickup has borrowed the sedan’s appointments without borrowing its manners. A Ram 1500 Tungsten offers the elaborate seating and expensive upholstery once associated with an…
Read the essay : The Pickup Killed the Luxury Sedan, Then Wore Its SkinAutomotive Excellence
I. Defending the Throne The W140 makes its argument before the engine starts. The tall glass, broad shoulders, and substantial doors promise that a passenger will be…
Read the essay : Mercedes W140: The Last Heirloom Luxury CarAutomotive Excellence
The Celestiq gives Cadillac a serious claim on the most expensive end of the luxury car business, but a serious claim is not yet a successful car.…
Read the essay : The $340,000 Celestiq Hatchback is Cadillac’s Only HopeAutomotive Excellence
In April 1988, Car and Driver recorded a BMW 750iL reaching 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and running on to 158 mph. At a steady 70, the…
Read the essay : The BMW 750iL Changed Everything
