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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Before Volvo's rebound was a deep history that is often forgotten outside of enthusiast circles. A company that began building automobiles in 1927, but had never seen real success until they arrived on American soil in 1955. From there, a legacy was forged through innovations in safety and a loyal fanbase of owners and enthusiasts.
TweetIn a busy year full of adventures with car clubs, cruises, big events, media junkets and auto shows, where do I have enough time to explore those vehicles that made this year special? Somehow I did. Not just for V&R, but for the other outlets I write for. Somewhere, someone has seen what I thought …
If marketing drives a consumer decision, can there be anything else to convince a cultural group to be loyal to a particular brand?
If money talks, then why are some people refuse to allow around nine percent of the American population to say anything? Or, simply, be themselves?