TweetA Victory & Reseda review of the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid The newest Acura NSX will stop and make you think about supercars. It is a showcase of hybrid propulsion technology and execution. Combining a V6 engine with an electric motor, a nine-speed dual clutch transmission, and all-wheel drive, the NSX offers a wall …
Tweet A Victory & Reseda review of the 2016 Acura ILX People love luxury. People love luxury brands. The more premium the label, the better they feel. It is a common consumer behavior, regardless of income level or shopping habits. Yet, it is not as wide a consumer behavior as we think, yet it is …
TweetAll Photos by Randy Stern It is that moment V&R readers have been waiting for… Every year, I get the opportunity to drive a lot of vehicles. Some vehicles have been driven for around 15-20 minutes; others for as long as a week. In 2014, I averaged more than a vehicle a week…frankly, I lost …
Tweet The first order of business… Photo by Randy Stern For those of us who thought Acura for "lame," you have seen the NSX prototype right? Before we get into the NSX and the potential to give Acura some legs in this market again, this Speculator was rooted in a challenge. You see, Honda North …
TweetA Victory & Reseda Review of the 2014 Acura MDX When the world throws a lot of stress in your face, you simply need some luxury in your life. This is life. A job that pays fine, but not without a few contingencies to make things interesting. There are weather patterns that frustrate you, people …
TweetThis trip back to my hometown was about reconnecting the past with the present. Consider the following as a bonus. There was a weekday available for me to indulge in visiting two museums in Southern California. These are not museums that are readily open to the public, but you can arrange to visit for one …
Tweet 2014 Acura RLX. All Photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2014 Acura RLX Once upon a time, there were two kinds of Acura owners – ones who drove Integras and the others who drove Legends. There was clear distinction between the two, as dictated by the cars themselves and …
Tweet 2014 Acura RDX AWD. All photos by Randy Stern What a difference a year made for Acura. After a generation of being a turbocharged small luxury crossover, the luxury division of American Honda reimagined the RDX for a wider audience. The turbocharged four became a V6, while its lines were given some different shapes. …
TweetLast year was simply a breakout year. This year eclipsed it. All told, I drove over 35 vehicles of all stripes throughout this year. They stretched from brief moments at a drive event to having two to choose from at the house for the week. Every vehicle brought a new challenge as I try to …
Tweet Photo by Randy Stern The data has been crunched. The panel of jurors has spoken. Out of 39 vehicles considered for the Victory & Reseda 2012 Vehicle of The Year, the following ten have made the Short List: