TweetConsidering how careful I was on remotely covering the North American International Auto Show, there was something I probably forgot to mention… The Buick Avenir concept. Let me make this clear. I did not forget about the Avenir. It is a lovely looking concept that evokes a specific path for the brand. It won 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 …
TweetWhat is this thing they call "4G LTE?" I have been hearing about this for a year now. As I understand it, it is the fastest current speed your smart phone could connect to. This speed will allow your texts, your dirty laundry on Facebook, and your ability to become the greatest Candy Crush player …
Tweet Wait, that Buick rendering sort of looks like me! All Photos by Randy Stern You hear that cheering in the background? It is because General Motors is going ahead and replacing one of its more popular vehicles. Though reports show a heavily revised Chevrolet Camaro in disguise during testing, it is not the vehicle …
TweetBefore I dive into this piece, a little side note to start with for context… Last month, I began contracting as CarSoup.com's Content Management Editor. My duties are not just fielding and editing content for the website’s Buyer's Guide, but for print advertising supplements that appear in up to a dozen newspapers across the Midwest, …
TweetYes, the story is about coming home, honoring my hometown and seeing what transpired in my time away. But, this is not just a travelogue or a reliving of history. Needless to say, I did not travel alone. I had a companion with me – an appropriate one. This one would be welcomed in the …
Tweet 2014 Buick LaCrosse. All Photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2014 Buick LaCrosse "I'll tell you what – this thing's a winner!" This is what someone said about the revised 2014 Buick LaCrosse when I drove it recently. Little did said person know that about five years ago, it …
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Tweet If there is going to be one large-sized Ford sedan for the world… Photo by Randy Stern Not sure how this was brought up, but what if I was involved with product development at some automotive manufacturer somewhere… It is a dangerous thing to even consider. Just like my colleagues in the automotive media …
Tweet Happy Birthday, Buick! Photo by Randy Stern What kind of birthday present do you give a 110 year old that is looking very good for its age? Today marks the anniversary of the founding of the Buick Motor Company. In 1903, Buick began building cars for a curious nation. Except for a couple of …