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SOUTH KENT, CT – Factors such as price, reliability, safety and even utility are behind most new car purchases these days, but marque and styling formerly held more sway. Cars in the 1950s and 1960s didn’t look alike as they so commonly do now. The annual arrival of new models …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Genesis GV80 is aptly named because this luxury utility opens a new chapter within the narrative of fabled upscale competitors such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Like the later evolution of Lexus, truth might end up being stranger than fiction when it comes to this South …

THOMASTON, CT – They’re classic cars of a different variety; three high-mileage Hi-Level rail cars recently purchased by the Naugatuck Railroad that will be “opening new scenic rail experiences in Connecticut,” according to a press release issued Friday. The rolling stock includes two lounge cars and one coach, all designed …

PLYMOUTH, CT – Unlike so many classic car owners who pamper their vehicles to excess and restrict their use out of rightful concern over inclement weather and traffic hazards, Keith Barilla of Plymouth has no limitations on how much he drives the 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport convertible that he bought …

HARWINTON, CT – It began with a classified ad in “The Hartford Courant” newspaper that was published on Dec. 7, 1959. Gengras Motors in Hartford was seeking someone to drive a new 1959 Ford Thunderbird to a dealership in Los Angeles and stated, “Car ready to leave immediately.” At his …

COLEBROOK, CT – It was common when perusing car magazines back in the mid-1960s to see outrageous action photos of a wheelie-popping 1964 Dodge A100 pickup known as the “Little Red Wagon.” Crowds at drag strip exhibitions loved the wheelstander that was driven by Bill “Maverick” Golden and powered by …

PLYMOUTH, CT –  It’s a low-mileage truck that has provided out of the ordinary service for much of its 70 years on the road. For the past 15 years, the glistening black 1955 Chevrolet 3100 panel delivery model has been a rolling billboard and transport for The Bristol Auto Club …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The BMW X2 is described by the company as “a striking combination of SUV and coupe design.” To me, it’s  a modern reincarnation of a Saab 9000 five-door hatchback. It was some 25 years ago that BMW specifically concentrated on four-door sedans, while Saab focused on …

OXFORD, CT – Wayne Johnson was 21 years old when he bought a new, fully-equipped 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible from a dealership in Ansonia, CT. “I had graduated school. I was gainfully employed. Needed a car and this is what I ended up with,” he recalled as he stood …

Automakers ended 2024 with strong sales that were aided by increased interest in electric models. General Motors was the top manufacturer. It sold more than 2.7 million new vehicles last year, a 4 percent sales increase over 2023. Toyota came in second place with sales of 2,332,623 units, an increase …