April 21, 2021

My Thoughts Exactly: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

That rented Outlander was the beginning of a story for a vehicle that had the right idea, yet they fell short of the expectations of consumers. In particular, those whose dollars are married to Toyota, Honda, and other high-volume brands.

April 18, 2021

My Favorite Vehicles of The Victory & Reseda Era

You can imagine how many contenders were for each year. Selecting one was tough, but I also did not want to repeat myself year-after-year with the same vehicle or brand. That was how the last list was set up.

April 14, 2021

My Thoughts Exactly: 2021 Nissan Armada

You see them travel in packs. They’re lined up to pick up their kids from school. They’re been loaded and off-loaded with large bags of sports gear. They’re clogging up parking lots and multi-story garages for any ol’ activity you can attend safely within pandemic guidelines.

April 13, 2021

Commentary: A Drive For My Thoughts (Exactly)

With a new contest under way, I needed something to free up the mind. Yes, a drive was involved. I got around to head along the Mississippi River to Winona. I always liked that drive with great vistas and curvy roads through the bluffs.

April 12, 2021

My Thoughts Exactly: 2021 Nissan Sentra

That is the beauty of a car like this. No one expected it to be good. Not when Nissan had its share of bad publicity in recent years. While we sift through the news, Nissan has been making strides on their latest offerings.

April 11, 2021

Come "Sit With Us" at Back To The 80s

That is why Victory & Reseda is a sponsor of this year’s Back to The 80s, to be held on Saturday, June 12 in Burnsville, Minneosta at the Buck Hill Ski area. It will be part of our 10th Anniversary Celebration!

April 8, 2021

Historiography: The Original Franco-American Affair

If divine foreign intervention did not come in time for an American automaker, the company in question would have probably ceased to exist by 1982.

It is an audacious statement to make where history was thwarted to save a company from extinction. We’ve seen this many times over the past 30 years where Detroit-based automakers sought alliances and acquisitions with other automakers around the globe. To recall each one would be a massive effort to digest and analyze. Yet, most of the readers of this site have probably forgotten the scenario that put American Motors on the brink before Renault came in to assist them through most of the 1980s.

April 6, 2021

Rental Car Review: Northbound In A Corolla

Let’s be real – it is a Corolla. It is also the most popular trim level for both retail and commercial customers. It is basic without being too basic. It had what I needed. Plus, I had projections on performance and efficiency that would fit this trip and my requirements.

April 5, 2021

Travelogue: An Easter Weekend "Up Nort"

Granted, I do not have a religious reason to travel on Easter weekend. Nor do I have family to see, especially when there’s some personal issues with air travel at this time. However, I found a reason to get away from the routine of home and find a new place to visit. Plus, to enjoy the nicer weather that the month of April is supposed to bring.