The history of this website almost spanned the entire decade – I rebranded it in 2011. Yet, I have done some reviews on the old blog the year prior. Remembering those will be a challenge in itself because most of the vehicles on this list would be from 2011 and onward.
Another editorial year has come and gone. This year may not have been full of excitement, but it had its highlights.
TweetRemember when I was in the Raleigh-Durham area for a media drive event on the current generation Lexus RX? Since then, I worked with three current-gen RX models – an RX 350, an RX 450h F Sport, and an RX 350L. They’ve upheld the mantle of being the original offering in a class of premium …
I know that you cringe over hybrid gas-electric driven automobiles. It is easy to blame Toyota and the popular acceptance of the Prius during its second generation. That particular vehicle was the darling of Hollywood at the time. How many of your favorite celebrities owned a second-generation Prius?
Think about the idea of intention and purpose. A designer, an engineer, and an executive – oh, yes, let’s not forget the folks in accounting – are all involved in the process of creating a vehicle. Once everyone signs off on it, they have to campaign for its success. Even the marketing folks have to be on board with selling it to everyone – dealerships, the communications folks, and, ultimately, the consumer.
Consider what other vehicles were considered for this road trip story. Actually, I have forgotten most of the choices, except for a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited. It does have the same driveline as the ES 300h – the 2.5-liter gas-electric powerplant with a continuously variable transmission – but with the addition of all-wheel-drive. However, I thought about the impact on fuel economy, as SUVs and crossovers tend to yield less than their sedan counterparts.
As years go by, new vehicles come and go. What will never change is the indulgence into consumer advice using money I really do not have.
TweetThese past twelve months were absolutely amazing. Quite exhilarating, if you ask me. Between setbacks and advancements, it was a year worth celebrating. Last month, you were able to make your choice for #VOTY18. You selected one of the final five, from an original list of 41, to state your favorite of the year. If …
TweetWe started with 41 nominees. That list was whittled down to five. You voted. And, now, we have a winner. It has been an interesting #VOTY. You had a diverse group of finalists this year… A compact sedan that has been transformed towards a new direction for its brand A concept car that turned into …
TweetA Victory & Reseda review of the 2018 Lexus LC 500h Whenever I get a chance to revisit a vehicle I worked with, I try to get a different perspective out of it. Sometimes, you arrive at the same conclusion as the previous time. Others yield a completely different experience – one worth discussing on …