Tweet All photos by Randy Stern Two major auto shows in the can. There were plenty of debuts to look through. Now, to decide which ones stood out amongst them all! Before I do, I need a bit of reflection here. As I said a billion times on here and elsewhere, Chicago is my normal …
TweetThe 2013 North American International Auto Show yielded some grand debuts. It is no secret which vehicle was the star of the show. It certainly caused a huge amount of discourse from its fans and its detractors. Yet, it was the most visible debut of them all given the live streams a few outlets – …
Tweet2013 Infiniti JX35 AWD. All Photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2013 Infiniti JX35 One of the greatest cars I ever driven in my lifetime – it might surprise you to know what it is. In 1993, I took a test drive in an Infiniti Q45. I was a fan …
What’s under those sheets in the 2013 Nissan Altima commercial?
In the aftermath of the New York Auto Show, Nissan released a television spot with the upcoming Altima driving around covered in a sheet. Though it signifies the coming of Nissan’s sales leader in the fall (or sooner), it also begins the process of an ambitious revamp of the lineup within the next 15 months. While the Altima’s sheet is released into the air, four other vehicles remain covered.
Hence the question needs to be asked.
The past month saw three Nissan vehicles residing in the V&R Garage. By now, you’ve probably read my impressions of each one. There is a common theme to all three – a link.
You would not be surprised that I am a former Nissan owner. In 1987, I traded in my old 1979 Mazda 626 coupe for a brand new Nissan Hardbody pickup. It did not last in my care, but it was quite memorable. It was proof that Nissan builds bulletproof machinery. That little truck was damn solid – from engine to everything else. I will admit that it became quite uncomfortable, due to its vinyl bench seat. Truth be told, I’d own another Nissan.