Our Favorite Vehicles of 2025
George and I discussed, debated, and finally agreed to ten vehicles that made this year a productive one.
Tag: MINI
My Favorite Track Weapons
The racetrack is a place where teenagers are given more than enough tarmac to test out their abilities to become a safer and more aware driver. This domain is not exclusive to teenagers.
My Favorite Vehicles of 2020
Some will look at it from the lens of the global headlines. Headlines not worth repeating for the sake of keeping us in good spirits. Some will look at the overall challenge of navigating a year full of curve balls and emotional rollercoasters.
My Thoughts Exactly: 2021 MINI Countryman
Fast forward to 2003 when BMW sorted out what they wanted to keep from its acquisition of Rover Cars. They loved how MINI changed the automotive universe back in 1959, so the Bavarians wanted to sow more lightning from the bottle. Well…they did.
What Would Randy Buy? – The 2018 Edition
TweetWelcome to my annual tradition of self-indulgence and absolute pining for the day I can buy a vehicle that I would truly enjoy and own. But, how? And, who's money? Understand that for the past few years, I took liberties on this site to do something that is part-selfish crap and part-consumer advice. I arrived …
Quickies: As Published Elsewhere (Part III)
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern The summer may be turning its hottest corner, but that does not mean there’s no cooling down of content. In this batch "As Published Elsewhere" Quickies reviews, the selection of vehicles turn towards the headlines. Vehicles that are found elsewhere with my byline, reviewed fully on those pages. They …
My Favorite Vehicles of 2016
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 …
Maximum Owner Engagement
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern We North Americans should be very thankful that BMW brought back the MINI to our shores. Why? If you remember the old Mini – whether it was an Austin, a Morris or simply a British Leyland retread – then you know all about its charms. They were very small, …
Your Turn: Introducing KUMAKART
Tweet"Your Turn" is back! V&R has not always been about Randy Stern, Tyler Lipa and other writers who have contributed to this site. It is about you! Yes, YOU! You got an automotive-related story to tell – tell it here! That simple! To help bring this segment back is my friend Iain Bennett. I have …
WWRD? A Year Later…
Tweet All photos by Randy Stern It's baaaaack! Last year, I began a series called WWRD? – or, "What Would Randy Drive?" This gives you, dear reader, the opportunity to engage with me by asking me if I would drive a certain vehicle via V&R's social media channels on Facebook and Twitter. The submissions are …