Evan McCausland

If there’s a more recognizable instance of French motoring than a Citroën 2CV, we’ve yet to encounter it — and perhaps for good reason. Not only did the “Deux Chevaux” effectively put the nation on wheels in the aftermath of World War II, but it did so with unique character, making it an affable, approachable…

After years of peddling a variety of stodgy semi-luxury sedans on our shores, would a sleek, rev-happy 4-door with impeccable chassis tuning be enough to reverse nearly a decade of slipping sales? Peugeot sure hoped so — which is why it sent its 405 Mi16 to America in late 1988. Modern makeover The 405 was…

The 2002 of the 1960s–70s introduced a legion of enthusiasts to fun-to-drive BMWs, but as time went on, the Bavarian brand’s models grew in size. BMW struggled to strike the right balance with “compact” versions of both the E36 and E46 3 Series but finally struck the right balance with the 1 Series coupe and…