TweetHave you ever looked at a vehicle out on the road – or in a parking lot – and wondered "why would anyone own such a thing?" Sounds judgmental, right? It is…or, not. The big thing about the vehicles we drive is that we choose it for a reason. Maybe it's the interior space. Maybe, …
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern One brand with such rich history and aura, it spawned many stories from it. Obviously, this brand would be Italian. It would well over a hundred years old. And, it is brand that invites enthusiasts to rally around it. It won great races and hearts of drivers since 1910. …
Tweet 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classico – All Photos by Randy Stern Which one would you rather have? The Mazda MX-5 Miata or the Fiat 124 Spider? This is a question that has enthusiasts debating for the past year. To be able to build two iconic roadsters in one place, have them specified differently from …
TweetV12s, carbon fiber and supercars are the best distraction from reality. The Geneva Auto Show has always been about glitz and glamour. This year has been nothing different with showstoppers like the Aston Martin DB11 or Lamborghini's birthday present to itself the 760 horsepower Centenario. All this gleaming carbon fiber and aluminum makes it easy …
TweetWant a headline from the Salon l'Automobile de Geneve? Bugatti. That's it. True, the biggest debut was reserved for Volkswagen Group's most exclusive nameplate. Deservedly so, considering that the predecessor was a combination of quantum physics and absolute performance. The Veyron is gone, now replaced by the Chiron. It maintains the bonkers look of the …
TweetWhat else is new at Chrysler? Other than the Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, Ram ProMaster City, Alfa Romeo 4C, Dodge Challenger and Charger, everything else is simply gravy. You could say "carry over," but why? Fiat and Chrysler will offer some new variants, options and other details across the lines. It was part of the …
Tweet 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C. All Photos by Randy Stern There are some perks in what I do. For example, I was invited to come to Southeastern Michigan to attend Chrysler's annual "What's New" event. This is held at their Chelsea Proving Grounds, just west of Ann Arbor. This huge property is home to a …
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TweetA Victory & Reseda Review of the 2014 Fiat 500L Talk about good timing…the Fiat 500L was welcomed in time for its big spotlight in the Twin Cities. The week the 500L came in for its review, the Twin Cities Auto Show opened its doors. Just so happens that it is the Official Car of …
TweetThe Trident turns 100 this year. When you think of the Trident, you think of the family of brothers who took to building the fastest cars of its time. The trademark was a paean to a statue in Bologna, their hometown – the Fontana di Nettuno. Yet, this company endured through many changes on a …