Tyler Lipa

September 16, 2016

Commentary: The Immediate Social and Industrial Impact of a 238-Mile Range EV

Tweet General Motors is defining what a practical EV looks like. Electric cars might not be what will make a difference to meet the…

September 15, 2016

Nissan Raises The Hybrid SUV Ante

Tweet Is there a worse time to build an all new hybrid? Nissan laid the Altima Hybrid to rest in 2011. Despite higher fuel…

August 15, 2016

Adventures in Wrenching

Tweet Sometimes repairing a car can remind us of our own limitations. Recently the front wheel bearings on my 2012 Hyundai Accent went bad….

July 5, 2016

Commentary: Is $18 Billion Enough?

Tweet Photo by Randy Stern $18 billion is how much it costs to lie to consumers. Volkswagen AG has reached a settlement with the…

June 27, 2016

The Next Generation Tuner Car

Tweet Hybrids demand respect from the performance community. Race cars with hybrid propulsion systems have become the dominant force in the FIA World Endurance…

June 21, 2016

Bringing IndyCar Engine technology To The Streets

Tweet IndyCar is the guiding light for engine manufacturers. Downsized, turbocharged, high compression ratios, and exotic materials – this describes the 2.2 liter twin…

May 30, 2016

"Punch It and Coast"

Tweet Running on fumes, we've all been there. Alexander Rossi was running out of fuel on the last lap of the 100th running of…

May 17, 2016

Commentary: The Nissan-Mitsubishi Affair – Part I

Tweet 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage – Photo by Randy Stern Being something you're not is worse than not being the best. Mitsubishi is far from…

May 12, 2016

Commentary: Northern Exposure

Tweet Photo by Randy Stern I came to Minnesota to celebrate V&R's Fifth Anniversary. However… Last weekend I had the chance to drive 10…

April 24, 2016

Commentary: Luxury, as American as Lincoln

Tweet Lincoln is the definitive American luxury brand now. Luxury cars are missing a uniquely American interpretation. Cadillac has become a decidedly German brand…