TweetWhat did I miss not being at the North American International Auto Show? After doing this work covering the automotive industry full on over the past five years, it is not just the "what" that I missed. Rather, it is the "who" this I miss even more. Apparently, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) was in attendance …
TweetI did not go to school for Computer Science or other tech majors. Nor do I completely understand the inner-workings of technological devices. This is despite the fact that I had been around people who worked in a technological capacity for the past two decades. Nor do I possess a lot of tech goodies. I …
TweetLast year, I had the privilege of covering the Los Angeles Auto Show on site at the Convention Center downtown. Coming home to L.A. to cover the show was something I had dreamed of when this career took off back in 2011. Having the experience of last year under my belt, I figured I’ll stay …
Tweet The New York International Auto Show has been closed for some time. But, its resonance is still felt. In years covering auto shows remotely – now called the "Home Edition" – this was one of the best. It rolled out very significant debuts – with more impact than the other majors on the global …
Tweet Ten years ago, I attended my first Twin Cities Auto Show. It was my first since moving to the area. I had no idea what to expect, but I was certainly excited to go. Luckily, I worked in downtown Minneapolis on a temporary assignment with a major corporation. I left for the Minneapolis Convention …
Tweet Over the years in my professional life, I have bore witness to a few exciting new things. These are otherwise known as "unveilings." These are big auto show moments – sometimes not at auto shows, but mostly they are. They gather the media around in hopes of pulling off a surprise. These days of …
TweetSo, what happened at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, you asked? Plenty. It was a busy show, full of updated models, concepts and a brand new vehicle. It also yielded an award from the Midwest Automotive Media Association. MAMA's Family Car of The Year was the 2015 Chrysler 200. Brand CEO Al Gardner received the …
Tweet If you ask any enthusiast where the love for the automobile was nurtured, it might come from their first auto show experience. The auto show is a safe place to connect with the automobile. Your admission into the exhibit hall is a license to dream. Once inside, you encounter cars, trucks and SUVs that …
TweetPhoto by Randy Stern Part of being there is getting there. A destination is only a place – Point B, if you will. While you are at Point A, considerations are made to make sure you get to the other side of the journey. The automobile is motivation. Yet, it requires work. The work that …
TweetConsidering how careful I was on remotely covering the North American International Auto Show, there was something I probably forgot to mention… The Buick Avenir concept. Let me make this clear. I did not forget about the Avenir. It is a lovely looking concept that evokes a specific path for the brand. It won is …