Our Favorite Vehicles of 2025
George and I discussed, debated, and finally agreed to ten vehicles that made this year a productive one.

George and I discussed, debated, and finally agreed to ten vehicles that made this year a productive one.
A month earlier, Volkswagen announced that they would offer a trim level with a more powerful engine. They definitely got our attention.
TweetAfter all of the scoring, measuring social media metrics, and your votes…there is new Victory & Reseda Vehicle of the Year award winner! The photo maybe be a giveaway. However, it is a very well-deserved winner. Something that may eb of a surprise, but it shouldn't. No one really had this picked ahead of your …
We were planning in doing our own Historiography of the GTI. However, there is a twist to this plot.
Yet, Volkswagen remains as a leading mainstream automaker producing EVs for the marketplace. As an added bonus, the ID.4 is assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
What if I want a very roomy vehicle where I can lower the third row to fit mobility devices, musical instruments, a week’s worth of luggage…
The result is a small SUV that has Wolfsburg’s DNA while maintaining its primary mission as a spacious offering in a key segment.
The high bar set by the last generation Golf R makes it a challenge to tackle this current generation model. Let alone, comparing it to anything else.
That is why enthusiasts have been flocking to all eight generations of this seminal “hot hatch” for the past 50 years – across almost every continent.
TweetThis is a first. Randy has admitted he is not into concepts. Unless, the concept is close to production ready. We rarely talk about concepts. Let alone do videos on them. However, the 2025 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally (#MAMA25SR) provided us with an opportunity to talk about the upcoming 2027 Scout. In this …