My Favorites Among The Finest Cars in the World (That I Have Worked With)
Forty-three years later, some of those dreams have been fulfilled. Others…not so much. Let's just concentrate on the positive, shall we?
Tag: Rolls-Royce
Commentary: This or That? Very Expensive Electric Vehicles
The introductions of the Cadillac CELESTIQ and Rolls-Royce Spectre are the signs of the inevitable arrival of these ultra-luxury EVs
Three New Takes on Luxury For A Post-Pandemic World
Consider who is doing the unveiling – Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, and Jeep. Three long-awaited new vehicles that represent three iconic model names. Two of which are new generation models. The third is the resurrection of a long-running nameplate.
My Favorite Vehicles I Never Got The Chance To Drive…Part 3
As I get older, memories become fonder. Memories of vehicles driven – for work and for pleasure. Some memories are worth reliving inside your head. Others…could be considered forgettable.
V&R Stories: Fantasy Car Shopping on My Birthday
First off, "fantasy shopping" can be a terrible idea. You go to an automotive retailer – preferably one with high-end vehicles – take a look at their inventory and dream in broad daylight over it. You’re doing this knowing damn well that you may ever afford to buy that vehicle.
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 …
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: An Exercise in Overindulgence at #MAMA18SR
TweetThe one theme I wanted to explore at the 2018 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally was to explore the idea of luxury and prestige further. I left Road America completely satisfied that it was completely fulfilled. Here is the idea: you love the upper end of the market. You love luxury, exclusivity, and the …
Commentary: "The Rolls-Royce of SUVs"
Tweet It is now a reality – the Rolls-Royce of SUVs. Rolls-Royce debuted their latest addition to their growing line of automobiles – the Cullinan. For three years, the bespoke British brand and member of the BMW Group announced it would make this vehicle. A series of videos shot in Scotland, the United Arab Emirates, …
Historiography: Joined at The Hip
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern There was a time when two of the ultimate names in the British automotive industry was a single entity. It was an interesting case of co-development where two very different and distinctive motorcars were fused into one body, one driveline, and one form of vehicular execution. Even with the …