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Remember Road They asked for it. You got it. Vintage car reviews and automotive histories by John Matras.

Although in 1952, Monterey was Mercury’s premium model. In 1960 the Mercury Monterey was Mercury’s sensible shoes model....
20/07/2026

Although in 1952, Monterey was Mercury’s premium model. In 1960 the Mercury Monterey was Mercury’s sensible shoes model. What was it like to own one? What was it like to drive. Find out:

History and driving impressions of the Mercury Monterey, a blend of luxury and practicality that defined the automobile shift in the 1960s.

If you ask most Americans what a Panhard is, they'll probably guess it's somehing you use in the kitchen. It's not, of c...
04/04/2026

If you ask most Americans what a Panhard is, they'll probably guess it's somehing you use in the kitchen. It's not, of course. It's a French car that in the U.S. look like dominant players. I can't imagine anyone stateside actually buying one to use here. Here's a history that I wrote for Automobile Quarterly back in the '90s. See what you think.

Panhard survived in post-WW II France by going from building luxury cars to making a unique and very French economy car. This is that story.

The 2011 Audi A8L:Merriam-Webster defines “flagship” as (1) “the ship that carries the commander of the fleet and carrie...
19/03/2026

The 2011 Audi A8L:

Merriam-Webster defines “flagship” as (1) “the ship that carries the commander of the fleet and carries the commander’s flag”, and (2) “the finest, largest, or most important one of a series…”

That would be the 2011 Audi A8L all over.

Indeed, “flagship” is how Audi defines the A8, and it is the biggest, most luxurious and most impressive and imposing Audi sedan ever. The 2011 Audi A8 is all new, the third generation of the A8 model line, and comes with a superlative generator as standard equipment. You’ll use a lot of superlatives. Click for more:

Learn why the 2011 Audi A8L stood out as the flagship model with its superlative design and advanced technology features.

Saab said no to this nifty sports car, the Quantum, and put out the Sonett II instead. Oh, dear, what did you do, Saab?
10/03/2026

Saab said no to this nifty sports car, the Quantum, and put out the Sonett II instead. Oh, dear, what did you do, Saab?

The Saab Quantum, an ambitious sports car project from 1962 that never made it to production but captivated many.

What is it like to drive a 1924 Bentley on a road course? Find out here.
15/12/2025

What is it like to drive a 1924 Bentley on a road course? Find out here.

History/track driving impressions of a 1926 Bentley 3-Litre, originally published in AutoWeek, republished by author John Matras

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