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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 … Continue reading
My Favorites Among The Finest Cars in the World (That I Have Worked With)
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern When I finally got my driver’s license in April of 1980, I thought I was given a license to conquer the world. Then again, I was 16 and had wild dreams of the future. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls-Royce
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My Favorite Vehicles of 2013
Tweet My Favorite Moment? All Photos by Randy Stern V&R is trying to forge some traditions. Vehicle of The Year, Speculators, auto shows…the works! There is one that I always find fun to do and solace when it is posted. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bentley, Chrysler, Jaguar, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, RAM, Toyota, Volkswagen
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Five Favorites for the Pride Parade
Tweet All Photos by Randy Stern So, you want to be in a Pride Parade… There are a few rules to follow. One, be yourself. Two, if cannot be yourself, then try not to embarrass yourself. And, three, never regret … Continue reading
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Tagged Bentley, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen
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Five Favorite Wheels for Your Wedding
Tweet “Something old, something borrowed, something blue…wait, where’s ‘something new?’” All photos by Randy Stern Marriage is the prize above all. Gee, that sounds political, does it not? It is somewhat related to a few things that occurred during and … Continue reading
Posted in Automobile Lifestyle, My Favorites
Tagged Bentley, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Jeep, Lincoln, Volkswagen
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Commentary: What Remains on the Automotive Bucket List
Tweet This…for starters. Photo by Randy Stern Yeah, I made a big deal about my so-called “accomplishment.” I drove two BMWs – big deal! Blah, blah, blah…. It may not seem like a big deal to you. You are used … Continue reading
Posted in Automobile Writing, Automotive Industry
Tagged Aston Martin, Bentley, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Fisker, GM, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Porsche, Range Rover, Rolls-Royce, Tesla
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Detroit 2012: The View from Afar
No, I was not there this year.
If you read my Twitter, you’d probably wondered if I were to show up at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Unfortunately, the stars did not align properly. Yet, I was asked by fellow journalists, media relations people and other industry support people whether I would make the trek to the Motor City for this very important exhibition of the automobile. Not this year. I will someday.
Because of the speed of information available online and the ability to see video and images from the show readily, I was able to ascertain the big debuts and the most curious appearances at Cobo Hall. This helped in my coverage last year from my home in the Twin Cities.
Of course, there’s nothing like being there. You get to see and touch these new products ahead of consumer sale. You get to see whether you’d feel comfortable behind the wheel of one. That’s why we go to auto shows, right?
Without further ado, here are my picks from NAIAS… Continue reading
Posted in Auto Show Coverage, Automotive Industry
Tagged Acura, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen
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