TweetThe first application of Sir Alec Issigonis' engineering breakthrough – All Photos by Randy Stern, except otherwise noted Remember Sir Alec Issigonis? The innovation he created by switching the orientation of the engine, changing the traditional transmission to a transaxle and sending power to the front wheels was a magnificent idea! The Austin/Morris Mini was …
TweetThis is becoming an annoying tradition. This is where I do an annual “What Would Randy Buy if He Won The Freakin' Lottery, Paid Off His Creditors and Have More Than Enough Money to Buy a Car…or Three.” I do this not as a personal indulgence. Nor do I wish that I win some sort …
TweetA Victory & Reseda "Throwback Review" of the 2009 Dodge Durango In truth, size does matter. Since I established this fact, you have every right to call me a size queen. Yeah, I like 'em big, but there is a limit to where size becomes unmanageable. Vehicles, for example, have a certain point where size …
Tweet 2010 Dodge Challenger SE – All photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda "Throwback Review" of the 2010 Dodge Challenger What better way to celebrate a national holiday (Independence Day in 2010) with a national icon – and a trip back to memory lane! As if I was driving a dream… I often …
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern Six years in…and this site and my overall work still stands. When I dove into the deep of this business some six years ago, I knew that I would have the privilege of working with some of the finest automobiles ever crafted. I also knew that I would be …
TweetI remember my first Durango. That was back in 2012. It was red. Actually, they call it “Redline.” It had a HEMI underneath its hood. At a price of just over $39,000 (in 2012), it was one of the baddest machines Mopar ever thrusted upon us. Did I mention it was a SUV? It was …
TweetIf you have been a reader of Victory & Reseda before it was called "Victory & Reseda," then you already know that I have a soft spot for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ LX Platform. As a recap of what the LX Platform consists of, it was originally a former Mercedes-Benz E-Class platform – OK, not all …
Tweet#VOTY16 has been awarded. The editorial calendar has turned over a new year. It is cause for celebration! There is one more bit of business to take care of. As a tradition, I sit down and look at all of the vehicles I had the chance to work with for all of my outlets and …
TweetA Victory & Reseda review of the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Every December, I would compile a list of my favorite vehicles I have driven throughout the calendar year. In fact, I make two lists – one for V&R, the other for a print publication I write for. Between the two lists are …
TweetLast September, I explored the question that you have been asking me for too long. It seems that you all think I have some magic savings account somewhere and that, all of the sudden, $75,000 appears. Heck, we automotive writers don't make that kind of money…a few do, but not I. I think you are …