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December 1, 2019

A Volvo, Plugged

#VOTY16 marked a series of firsts. The XC90 was the first SUV/Crossover to win the award. It was also the first European automotive brand to win the #VOTY. Not only was it the first Volvo to win, but it was the first two #VOTY awards in a row for the Swedish automaker.

September 19, 2018

Commentary: Electrification or Just Electric Vehicles?

Tweet Photo by Randy Stern Electrification is more than just a buzzword. It has become a battle cry in the premium/luxury vehicle segment. This…

May 25, 2018

#MAMA18SR – The Experience of It All

TweetIn 2013, I arrived at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin confident, but nervous as I attended my first Midwest Automotive Media Association…

September 6, 2017

Plugged In

Tweet 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus – All Photos by Randy Stern A Victory & Reseda review of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In…

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…

October 30, 2015

Commentary: How Should I Cover The Continuing Story?

Tweet "So, Randy, what is your take on the whole Volkswagen crisis?" Seems to be that everyone thinks I have the answer to what…

September 16, 2015

Commentary: Provocations from IAA 2015

Tweet Honestly, I am not a fan of electric cars. Nor do I find pleasure driving hybrids, either. I have to experience both kinds…

February 22, 2015

Commentary: A New Argument for Diesel

Tweet In 2007, I wrote a commentary on this blog exploring the notion of expanding diesel engines in this country. Some changes were made,…

February 17, 2013

Commentary: The New Diesel Pickup World Order

Tweet Photo by Randy Stern V&R has grown another Contributing Writer for the site. William Maley has already contributed to V&R and you will…