Brock Yates, noted automotive writer and author, former Sr.

Kenneth William Purdy ( April 28, 1913 - June 7, 1972 ) was an American automotive writer and editor.

He was one of the earliest automotive writers to discuss the looming legacy cost crisis for GM and Ford.

Mr. Gross, the automotive writer, noted that Mr. Ehrich's interests extended beyond old cars, to environmental and civic causes.

Many new car buyers, and most automotive writers, found Teletouch to be a gimmick, while others found it distracting or confusing.

The car's handling prompted automotive writers to describe the Europa as the nearest thing to a Formula car for the road.

Last August, an automotive writer for The New York Times judged the vehicle "nearly perfect."

For example, Jeremy Clarkson, a British automotive writer, was outraged when a new Lotus he was test-driving got caught behind a caravan.

"This much success, this quick, is just amazing," said Brock Yates, an automotive writer whose books include a biography of Enzo Ferrari.

Critical reception has been generally very positive, with automotive writers praising the car's balance of good performance and low cost.