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Today’s feature ought to be standard equipment on all cars sold in colder climates.

Give it a REST…

Today’s feature ought to be standard equipment on all cars sold in colder climates. Do you ever have those days and weeks when you’re in and out of the car for errands, business calls, or as Mom/Dad’s taxi? And the seasonal weather ranges from chilly to temperatures that make winter in Edmonton seem tropical? Wish that you had a way to keep at least a bit of heat in the cabin, if only to take the edge off before the heated seats kick in? Well, Mercedes created a solution. In the 1990s they intro

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It seems that last week’s post about the notchback Pontiacs reminded some of our readers about another nifty hatchback made by Nissan

More 1980s Fun Hatches!

It seems that last week’s post about the notchback Pontiacs reminded some of our readers about another nifty hatchback made by Nissan. The Nissan Pulsar seemed to really capture the mid-1980s era with its wedge shape, angular styling, and unforgettable louvered taillights that evoke memories of Max Headroom and louvered sunglasses (no, Kanye was not the first to wear them…). On its own, the Pulsar was an attractive compact car, fuel efficient and fun to drive. However, the Nissan designers had m

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Today’s feature is a little-known option available on 1988 and 1989 Pontiac Firebird models — a notchback rear hatch assembly.

Notch Your Average Pontiac

Today’s feature is a little-known option available on 1988 and 1989 Pontiac Firebird models — a notchback rear hatch assembly. The 3rd generation F-body Camaro and Firebird siblings arrived in the 1982 model year and represented a sleek and overdue update from the 2nd generation which began in 1970 1/2. While the IROC version of the Camaro was quite popular during its entire production, interest in the Firebird waned somewhat after the Knight Rider TV series wound up in 1986 and K.I.T.T. was sen

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