On the other hand, the Jaguar XK beloved by most auto writers struck me as a bit of a cold fish.

Even for auto writers who see a lot of sheet metal before it reaches the streets, such enchanted moments are rare these days.

One famous quote from an auto writer said that the Edsel looked like "an Oldsmobile sucking on a lemon."

The Fusion was also a favorite of auto writers.

First, I polled by e-mail a group of auto writers and journalists who cover the industry, who are presumably familiar with most cars on the market.

Perhaps the auto writers - a middle-aged group, only a quarter of whom were women - are more conservative than the public.

I did not drive the Dodge much off road, but various auto writers who have gave it strong praise.

As an auto writer, I drive about 100 new vehicles every year.

Several magazine articles about the 1979 event by a participant and other well-known auto writers of the era.

Three auto writers and a professional driver sought an answer as they took five vehicles into fender-to-fender combat in the woods of northern New Hampshire.