What Would Randy Buy? – The 2019 Edition
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.
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A Merit Badge for the Big Blue Truck
Let me start off with a story…
The Boy Scouts of America introduced a merit badge called Truck Transportation in the mid-1970s. It is one of the few merit badges that have young boys look at the industrial complex that feeds into their community’s economy. They realize that some Boy Scouts may be interested in pursuing a life in the world of transport of goods either behind the wheel or back at the office.
Chicago 2019: We Got Videos, Yes We Do!
TweetTo wrap up our coverage of the 111th Chicago Auto Show, we now turn to Josh Dvorak and FlecsMedia for a series of videos from McCormick Place. Josh and Veronica Krawiec have been on our team for last year's show. This year, we had a few ideas in mind. They appear to be random, but …
Still The Best Truck in The Business?
TweetA Victory & Reseda review of the 2019 Ram 1500 A couple of months ago, I anointed the new 2019 Ram 1500 as the best vehicle in the highly-competitive and fiercely-loyal half-ton full-sized pickup game. If you consider how sales of new-gen pickups are going, it has been confirmed through a recent jump in sales …
My Favorite Vehicles of 2018
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 …
Quickies: The Best Pickup Truck Sold – Right Now
TweetI once considered the Ram 1500 as the best pickup sold in this country – period. Two things happened. First, a rash of quality issues and recall notices. Just when you thought Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was making a standout pickup, things began unraveling. Sad, really – it was a great pickup truck. It still is. …
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 …
My Favorites Vehicle Subjects of the Past Six Years
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern Six years in…and this site and my overall work still stands. When I dove into the deep of this business some six years ago, I knew that I would have the privilege of working with some of the finest automobiles ever crafted. I also knew that I would be …
Which Half-Ton Pickup is The Best?
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern There are currently six full-sized half-ton pickups to choose from in the U.S.A. I know, big deal! However, please understand why this topic is important. By volume, the pickup truck is the backbone of the Automotive Industry in North America. They offer the highest yield of revenue and profit …
#MAMA16FR – 25 Years in The Making
TweetWhy is the Midwest Automotive Media Association such an honor to be a member of? A discussion with one of its board members came up with a few reasons. We have a great core group of journalist members – mostly from the Chicagoland area, but within our region, too. We also have great affiliate members …