Hatchbacks

"Don't call a bee a wasp," Dad chided as he donned his protective gloves and netted head gear, toting a smoker, while carefully approaching an apiary, to collect the golden yield. His beekeeping conjured images of "killer bee" swarms depicted Creature Feature horror films.

(Contributing Editor: Susan Frissell) Versatile compact hatchbacks are something crossover utes can only pretend to be: FUN! The latest message from Toyota Global in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan to Toyota Motor North America HQ [now] in Plano, Texas : 「アメリカ人が最後に5ドアの小型ハッチバックを楽しんだので、この最新モデルを受け入れることを願っています。 ("Since you Americans recognized the fun versatility of the

(Contributing Editor: George Straton) Few descriptives impart aspirational lifestyle motoring the way Velocity and Roadster do. Neither neatly comport with daily urban commuting adult with responsibility transportation. In 2011 Hyundai aimed an youth aspirational lifestyle 2+2 personal coupe squarely at a generation more urban than suburban, and more weaned

(Contributing Editor: Susan Frissell) Louis Vuitton handbags are designed and made in France. They are coveted haute couture fashion, with high extrinsic value. Toyota Yaris (Vitz) 5-door mini cars are also designed and made in France. They aren't haute automotive fashion, but they are high on intrinsic value.

(Contributing Editor: Susan Frissell) Lost in Translation: Message from [then] Toyota Motor North America HQ [then] in Torrance, California to Toyota Motor Corporation Global HQ in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan: "Please don't send us any 5-door hatchback compact cars. Americans won't buy them." Message