Behind the Wheel | 2011 Nissan Juke

A Design So Far Out It Just Might Be In

By ROBERT PEELE

EXHIBITIONIST Beyond its look-at-me styling, the small Nissan Juke crossover is a spirited and agile performer.

It is clear the Nissan Juke is not meant for anyone much older than 30, and although this small crossover looks a bit odd, the company has produced something fun that hits most of its marks.

Slide Show: 2011 Nissan Juke

Design

ARTIFACTS Bryan Thompson is seeking a new home for his 1990 Nissan Pao.

Nissan’s Cartoon Cars, Once So Hip

By PHIL PATTON

Nissan once made very small cars for young Japanese. The cars were Hello Kitty cute and influenced by French design from the 1950s.

Slide Show: Nissan’s Cute Little Orphans

NONALCOHOLIC In Madison, Wis., ethanol-free gasoline for sale.

Collectors Go Looking for Nonalcoholic Blends

By TUDOR VAN HAMPTON

Gasoline containing ethanol is not good for older engines, and many owners of collectible cars often have to search to find service stations that sell 100 percent gasoline.

Modern Gas in Vintage Engines

Motoring

TRUSTWORTHY The Lincoln MKZ was one of Ford's four segment winners in the dependability study.

Lincoln Earns ‘Most Dependable’

By CHERYL JENSEN

Lincoln was the top brand in the J. D. Power & Associates 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study, the first time the brand has taken the No. 1 spot. Porsche, which was first last year, fell to fourth.

Rust in Peace

AMATEURISH Promotions for the Bricklin SV-1 noted its safety features, but the styling was poorly done. It also did not come with a cigarette lighter.

Smoking Permitted Only by the Engine

By ROB SASS

The Bricklin SV-1 was the sporty brainchild of Malcolm Bricklin, and its safety featuares included a steel cage design, advanced bumpers and a well-protected fuel tank. Only 2,854 cars were built.