Tweet If there is going to be one large-sized Ford sedan for the world… Photo by Randy Stern Not sure how this was brought up, but what if I was involved with product development at some automotive manufacturer somewhere… It is a dangerous thing to even consider. Just like my colleagues in the automotive media …
Tweet 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander GT. All photos by Randy Stern Just when the pundits, the analysts, and the skeptics were predicting the demise of Mitsubishi Motors in North America, there are still signs of life over at the three-diamond brand. Though volumes are at its smallest since Mitsubishi established a beach head in the USA, …
Tweet It was good to not have to travel for this one… Actually, that is not true. If I had the chance, I would have flown off to New York to attend the media days of the auto show at the Javits Center. Anything not to deal with my so-called day job would be a …
Tweet All photos by Randy Stern It is rare that the Twin Cities Auto Show gets a special product debut. Last year, the revised 2013 Lexus RX quietly appeared on the floor of the Minneapolis Convention Center. This was just after its debut at PALEXPO in Geneva earlier in the week. This year, a special …
Tweet 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWC. All photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport There is a new kind of crossover coming to town. Be prepared to downsize a bit. As if there were enough niches in the automotive marketplace, a new size of crossover will …
Tweet Photo by Randy Stern When I do research on various subjects, I try to have a global perspective in what I am examining. Sometimes, my attention is grabbed by something really wonderful. Most likely, it is something that I do not see every day. It explains my interest in the Australian automobile industry. It …
Tweet Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz USA Not all auto shows this year will be cause for celebration. As Palexpo opens up for the annual auto show in Geneva, a pall of uncertainly looms across Europe. Debt crises, currency concerns, political gamesmanship and higher than allowable unemployment are not making things easier across the Atlantic. Some …
At a time when the call was to tune down the horsepower and prepare for an oil crisis, a recession and a never ending war overseas, domestic automakers figured it was high time to build another round of compact cars. By going smaller, there were two routes to take: Build them domestically or import them from a global partner somewhere. Three out of the four North American automakers chose the latter.
For only a few times in our life, we heed to call to move from one home to another. Some moves, more than others. The point of moving is to find a place called home, even if it is on a temporary basis. One thing is certain: moving is not fun.