Tweet What's that jingle, again? – Photo by Randy Stern You're a car guy or woman. You have a project you must do at your home, townhome, condominium, mobile home…so forth. Yet, you need to get stuff…a lot of stuff. The problem is that your car is inadequate to do the job. Trunk space is …
TweetLast September, I explored the question that you have been asking me for too long. It seems that you all think I have some magic savings account somewhere and that, all of the sudden, $75,000 appears. Heck, we automotive writers don't make that kind of money…a few do, but not I. I think you are …
TweetCan you drive a subcompact car in the dead of winter? This is a legitimate question to ask for those of us living in the northern climes. It is perhaps why we often look at this neck of the woods as prime grounds for four-wheel drive vehicles, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Small cars may be …
Tweet Living in the northern climes has is challenges. If you are an automotive enthusiast in these parts, there is a question one must face: What are you going to do with the car you only drive between April and October? The goal is to keep that precious spring-to-fall vehicle from exposure to the elements …
TweetI get a lot of questions. Sometimes, they end up being a game of 20 questions. Sure, I'll comply. I'm not complaining, but I'll comply and provide you what I know. That is until I hit a wall of frustration to say "that's enough." One line of questioning that comes up from time-to-time is what …
Tweet We are now seeing the birth of a new vehicle segment in America. Are you afraid now? You could be, but understand where this was coming from. It has been brewing for while – vehicles about 170 inches in length designed for urban use, despite having about 8 inches of ground clearance and available …
Tweet It is rare that a journalist with a specialty in vehicle review gets multiple stints in the same vehicle. That is, of course, said journalist specializes in a particular brand and/or model. Otherwise, we generalists try to bring in different models to evaluate and write about in our specific outlets. However, I wound up …
TweetLike a clean shave, we often want to go back to basics. The basic look, along with basic necessities and simplified lives, is a way to ground ourselves and our souls from the complications of the universe. Our world is confusing enough to cause confusion and chaos within ourselves. Yet, we soldier on with our …
Tweet We could be talking about this… Photo by Randy Stern Did you miss V&R Chat? It missed you, too. Took a month off due to scheduling issues, but V&R Chat (#VnRChat on Twitter) is back and kicking off the month of June with a huge chat show. It is on Sunday, June 2 at …
TweetMaybe I was a little harsh. In February of 2011, I rented a Toyota Corolla LE for the purpose of driving around for errands. Being it was after my return to the Chicago Auto Show's Media Days, I felt obligated to do a review on it. Before I was offered the chance to drive vehicles …