Author Archives: Randy Stern

Five Favorites from Eleven Decades of Buick

Tweet Happy Birthday, Buick! Photo by Randy Stern What kind of birthday present do you give a 110 year old that is looking very good for its age? Today marks the anniversary of the founding of the Buick Motor Company. … Continue reading

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Thinking Out Loud

Tweet Photo by Randy Stern Victory & Reseda wants to do something for the Carmmunity. This site is becoming more than just a look at the automotive industry and a place where vehicle reviews live. It has dipped its toes … Continue reading

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Commentary: The Difficulty in Making Comparisons

Tweet Not your typical day at V&R HQ. Photo by Randy Stern If you are looking for a comparison of some of the vehicles reviewed here – it would probably not be considered fair. Since 2010, I had the chance … Continue reading

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Five Favorites of The State Capitol of Wisconsin

Tweet As they say in ‘Sconnie: “Forward!” Photo by Randy Stern “Madison – attitude check!” Those are the words of a drag queen at Club Five during karaoke when she wanted to see how the crowd is doing. Our response … Continue reading

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It Looks Like A…Ford

Tweet 2013 Ford Fusion SE. All photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2013 Ford Fusion Let me get this out of the way: This is not an Aston Martin. That was the first reaction when … Continue reading

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Five Favorite Industry Failures

Tweet All photos by Randy Stern Failure is something that society either hates or loves. How does a failure occur? Mismanagement is one source of the problem. Incompetency is another – perhaps notes as the biggest source of failure. Timing … Continue reading

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Just in Time for Graduation

Tweet 2013 Nissan Sentra SL. All photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2013 Nissan Sentra The Nissan Sentra…this calls for a story. Thirty-one years ago, my father asked if I wanted a car for my … Continue reading

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An Evolution in Thinking About the Automobile

Tweet All photos by Randy Stern There is one disadvantage in being an automotive writer. I get it. I am supposed to be the all-knowing person inside the automotive industry. I am supposed to know every damn product sold in … Continue reading

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The Gamble

Tweet 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL. All photos By Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2013 Nissan Altima “I still contend that the Toyota Camry’s leadership amongst passenger cars will be challenged by one of a few … Continue reading

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Commentary: Being a Spectator and a Participant

Tweet Photo by Randy Stern Carmmunity is just another word for enthusiasm… Think about this for a moment. The definition of “community” is based by a form of grouping. Whether that grouping is further defined by geography, culture and activity … Continue reading

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