Owning an Autozam AZ-1

Jade Richardson is a software engineer from California, and I’ll tell ya why that’s relevant. It’s relevant because even HE understands (*as a software engineer from California*) that all cars don’t need to drive like damn iPhones, Teslas, or automated tech support....
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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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Subscribe before 2014

Subscribe before 2014

By Wooley | December 30, 2013
Only 2 more days to subscribe to S3, and have your subscription payment automatically donated (in its entirety) to ...
Cars for sale

Cars for sale

By Wooley | December 25, 2013
Wooley here - I'm having to sell a couple cars to make room for a new project. 83 Mk1 Rabbit GTI and a 97 Mitsu ...
One Quick Bunny

One Quick Bunny

By Wooley | December 12, 2013
Click the green-screen icon to watch video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33vQwakuMEQ
DSM from a past issue

DSM from a past issue

By Wooley | December 5, 2013
The Busta Comeback The DSM… one of the most disrespected and unloved options in the culture these days.  Yet – ...
issue 29 teaser

issue 29 teaser

By Wooley | November 15, 2013
Normally, we feel like 'teasers' are stupid. But check out this 240sx going in the next issue. Yes - definitely ...
sema 2013 recap

sema 2013 recap

By Wooley | November 13, 2013
SEMA was unbelievable again this year, just as it always is. The show is so overwhelming and awesome… that you ...
SEMA 2013

SEMA 2013

By s3mag | November 5, 2013
We're at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week. Holler at us if you see us walking around and keep an eye on ...
Swap, Drop, & Roll

Swap, Drop, & Roll

By s3mag | November 5, 2013
While most of the population drive around like a bunch of automatons, not being able to identify the make of a car ...

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