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Throwback Review: The Wagon for Certain Political and Cultural Types

March 16, 2020 by Randy Stern
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Tweet 2008 Volvo V70. Photo by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda Throwback Review of the 2008 Volvo V70 There is a balance between stereotyping and iconography. The stereotype for driving a car such as a Volvo is it screams "liberal," "progressive," "greenie." Volvos are now touted as premium European vehicles competing for the same …

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What Would Randy Buy? – The 2017 Edition

July 22, 2020 by Randy Stern
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TweetThis is becoming an annoying tradition. This is where I do an annual “What Would Randy Buy if He Won The Freakin' Lottery, Paid Off His Creditors and Have More Than Enough Money to Buy a Car…or Three.” I do this not as a personal indulgence. Nor do I wish that I win some sort …

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Quickies: Volvo vs. The Usual Suspects

June 8, 2021 by Randy Stern
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TweetLet's talk about premium/luxury compact SUV/crossovers, shall we? The premium market alone is all about the combination of prestige, luxury, elegance, and sport – and to find the outer limits of all of the above. Their clientele is very particular about what to buy and can be very discriminating when it comes to the details. …

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My Favorite Cars of My Brother's Birthyear

July 14, 2017 by Randy Stern
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Tweet All photos by Randy Stern The Camelot Era began. The Kennedys swept into the White House with a new sense of glamour never seen in D.C. before. A modern couple’s presence in power was a sign of change for the world. A point of where change will come with a tumultuous price. That wasn’t …

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Geneva 2017: Intrigue in Switzerland

March 7, 2017 by Randy Stern
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Tweet The Geneva International Motor Show never disappoints. It is not just the intriguing products that will never come to North America. This show also includes those that will come here, but with a certain flair designed to engage and excite. Of the debuts that popped up at PALEXPO, there has been plenty of both …

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My Favorite Vehicles of 2016

January 24, 2021 by Randy Stern
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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 …

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Making the Claim

November 18, 2019 by Randy Stern
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TweetA Victory & Reseda review of the 2017 Volvo XC90 You know you're the baddest thing around when you can pat yourself on the back and make audacious statements. That is why I enjoyed the career of Muhammad Ali. He talked his talk and backed it up in the ring. Ali was human, after all. …

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#MAMA16FR – 25 Years in The Making

October 4, 2016 by Randy Stern
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Tweet A typical Wednesday morning at Autobahn Country Club – All Photos by Randy Stern Why 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 …

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Bringing IndyCar Engine technology To The Streets

June 21, 2016 by Tyler Lipa
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Tweet IndyCar is the guiding light for engine manufacturers. Downsized, turbocharged, high compression ratios, and exotic materials – this describes the 2.2 liter twin turbo V6 specified by the Verizon IndyCar series. These engines are designed, built and supplied by Honda or Chevrolet. The teams select which engine will work for their entries. These engines …

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Chicago 2016: Playing Catch Up

February 13, 2016 by Randy Stern
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TweetAfter seven Media Days, The Chicago Auto Show still serves up good opportunities to catch debuts of new products, watch revisions of current ones and catch up on vehicles seen at prior auto shows. The latter is important, since it seemed that everyone else had their chance to put their paws on it while I …

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