Will Lockwood’s S14.5 240SX – gaining STATURE

What are we chasing man? Let's call it out. In today’s culture, I think a lot of us are chasing attention, adoration, clout, power, followers, envy, dollars, etc. But on a deeper level, to be more specific & fair, I think what we’re really chasing is relevance....
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Genesis GV60 review – politics aside

If you don’t like electric vehicles, you should drive the Genesis GV60. Because here’s the thing: I don’t like EVs either. At least I was pretty convinced I didn’t. But the driving experience of the Genesis GV60 is good enough to make me realize, it’s actually not the...
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Toyota is earning their fanbase the old-fashion way

For a lot of us, car purchases are emotionally driven. Buying a vehicle is more than just 'buying a vehicle', it’s a show of support for the brand. Throughout my life, I've formed strong emotional connections with several brands for several different reasons. And...
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k-swapped C6 Corvette

It’s weird ok. I mean who on earth sticks a Honda motor in a C6 Corvette? We get it... K-swaps are cool. VTEC is a lifestyle. But this?! This is just backwards. These dudes went from Ds to Bs lol. Here's the path that led to a k-swapped turbocharged C6 Corvette: First...
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Why is the cost of car insurance rising so fast?

The cost of car insurance is rising at its fastest rate in over 47 years. In fact, from 2023 to 2024, we averaged a 20% increase in 1 year alone. So what's going on here? In short, vehicles have gotten substantially more complicated & more expensive… and that...
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Italy makes Alfa Romeo change the name of the new Milano

Check this out: Alfa Romeo just launched this dinky new crossover last week. And they decided to give it the throwback/heritage nameplate Milano. But to cut production costs, this new Alfa Romeo is made in Poland, not Italy. And this is where it gets amusing… and...
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Tesla laid off 10% of its workforce

On Monday April 15th, Tesla laid off 10% of its workforce. That's roughly 14,000 employees. Tesla cited the layoffs as an unfortunate necessity to prepare for the next phase of growth. Translation: Likely a slower & more strenuous stage of growth, now that…  1)...
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Porsche K1 – an electric 3-row Porsche SUV

Reason 2,024 why it’s frustrating to be a car enthusiast in 2024. Volkswagen I mean Porsche is making a 3-row electric SUV, dubbed the K1 for now... and some spy shots have been released on Motortrend (see article here). Details are still relatively vague, but we can...
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Trajectory of car culture

The automotive industry has seen massive disruptions in a short time. And it’s changed the fabric of car culture right before our eyes. This is by no means an all-encompassing article, but here are some things to think about: The manual transmission is on life...
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Toyota releases new 2025 6th-gen 4Runner!

The new 6th generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner is here! Here are the details. There are 2 engine options. 1) The i-FORCE engine is the standard turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. It makes 278 horsepower & 317 torque. 2) i-FORCE MAX is the hybrid powertrain. It also...
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ERA Sports

ERA Sports

By Jesuel Rivera | April 9, 2019
I think we get lost in the numbers of a build, one too many times. We want the highest horsepower, the most boost, ...
Driving Mattered

Driving Mattered

By Wooley | February 22, 2019
Well this started out as a fairly normal Mazda3 Review. But then I spiraled down a rabbit hole lol. For the ...

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by | May 8, 2018 | ,

Guys guy guys. I know import drag racing might have fallen out of the limelight a bit over the last errrrr 15 years. But let's look back over that slumpy time period. Can you honestly say the import culture is in a better place without drag racing at it core?...

Eibach Meet and Track Attack 2018

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by | Apr 22, 2018 | ,

Eibach meet 2018. For those of you who have heard about it, it's surreal to hear that title and those numbers come together. For those of you who have never heard of it, it's only getting bigger: so pay attention.     (Cue historical harpsichord music) The...

Lexus LC500 review

by | Apr 4, 2018 |

As car enthusiasts, a lot of us tend to sing our praises (and/or criticisms) of a new car with a self-centered perspective. To make it worse, we tend to be pretty hard-headed & adamant about it. And to make it even worse than that… most of us haven’t even 1st-hand...

2018 Ford Expedition Review

by | Apr 3, 2018 |

Text: Yousef Alvi //  Photos: Geoff Dennis Body on frame SUVs are a dying breed….is what they want you to believe.  In the era of cheap gas the remaining body on frame SUVs are selling in droves.  Tahoes, Yukons and Expeditions are cash cows and Ford is not going to...

Trans Am & What You’re Missing

by | Apr 2, 2018 | ,

Trans Am - it's quite possibly one of the best & most accessible pro race series you’ve been sleeping on. Why? Because of the heritage. Because it’s relatable. Because America. Trans Am began in the late 60’s, and defined the pony car era in motorsports. Dan...

Chevy Silverado High Country review

by | Mar 30, 2018 |

Initial Impression… I loved the Silverado High Country right off the bat. There’s tons of ‘wow’ factor for buyers who want a little more luxury in their truck. And there’s a massive amount of daily capability & versatility. 4-wheel-drive. 22-inch wheels with...

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