January 17, 2022

Commentary: Legacy Manufacturers Sweep 2022 NACTOY

This year’s NACTOY could be seen as a vote against the EV. Rather, a vote against the start-ups in the automotive industry.

January 16, 2022

V&R Stories: The Last Ride of The Taurus

In 1986, I had the opportunity to drive my first Ford Taurus. It came as I rented the car for the weekend as I had tickets for a San Diego Chargers game down at Jack Murphy (now Qualcomm) Stadium and my employer’s holiday party. It was a daunting task to drive from Reseda to San Diego and back in time for the party in Woodland Hills, but I was up for a challenge. Besides, this would be the first time I would drive between two major cities.

January 11, 2022

Luxury At Scale

This large SUV fit in its role nicely. It is substantial, loaded with technology, very robust, and heavier than most products sold alongside of it.

January 9, 2022

Commentary: Working With Your Passion in 2022

That was my motivation years ago. While office work (of some sort) pays the bills and keep down tax bills, they never help me fuel what I am passionate about.

January 3, 2022

Historiography: Of Porsche, Piech and Volkswagen

It all began with a single man. He got married, had a business partner – who became part of the family. The rest reads like a script from Dallas or Dynasty.

January 2, 2022

Commentary: Welcome to 2022

You probably have some resolutions. That’s great. If you can keep them up beyond today, you got a chance to accomplish something you always wanted to do.

December 30, 2021

Commentary: Looking Back At A Milestone Year

What that means is I’ve taken larger steps towards success in the media world. According to the traffic stats, V&R will achieve some milestones for 2021.

December 29, 2021

My Thoughts Exactly: 2022 Lexus ES 250 AWD

Lexus always had AWD vehicles. They have never installed it in their most popular sedan – the ES. It shouldn't be hard to do, right?

December 28, 2021

Historiography: "Cars That Make Sense"

That year, Hyundai sold 168,882 of the compacts – a strong showing thanks to sharp marketing and a base price of under $5,000.

December 27, 2021

My Thoughts Exactly: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

It took a few years, another corporate merger, and the opening of a new plant in Detroit to finally deliver on the elusive three-row SUV.