OEM’s Overreaching – Let Us Love Cars Our Way

Lately, it feels like OEMs have lost the plot. Let me correct that - OEMs have lost the plot. And rather than focus on what people want, OEMs seem just as interested in suing people & controlling their customers after the sale. Ford, Ferrari, Tesla - you name it....

Chaotic 350hp Chevy Sonic RS

First things first - I’m a huge nerd. Therefore, coming up with titles for these features on is kind of a weird guilty pleasure of mine. So with that said (stay with me here), Sonic the Hedgehog is after chaos emeralds in the video game. Emeralds are green. And...

TredWear Brawnco – 79 Ford Bronco on Shortened Navigator Chassis

This is a ’79 Ford Bronco on a shortened 2003/2004 Lincoln Navigator chassis. And it’s yet another creative concoction brought to you by the boys at TredWear. It’s easy to forget in the modern landscape of high-priced SUVs…  But when luxury SUVs like the Navigator...

Mazda CX-90 – Plug-In Hybrid VS the Turbo S

The Mazda CX-90 is a spacious, efficient SUV that's attractive inside & out. If you're shopping this segment of 3-row SUVs, it might be easy to overlook Mazda… but they should be on your list. Also, the smaller 2-row CX-70 Turbo S, and the CX-50 2.5 Turbo are both...

These Ugly Shits are the Worst Selling BMWs in America

These ugly shits are the worst selling BMWs in America. Less than 2,000 were sold last year in the US. Meanwhile, the manual transmission Z4 outsold the auto. •Get the free S3 Magazine app•  (Apple) •Get the free S3 Magazine app•  (Android)

2025 Ford Expedition Screens are Sus

Sometimes, as an automotive writer, my brain feels like a misfiring engine - igniting way too many topics at once. It’s as if I’ve got a dozen different articles simmering on the same metaphorical stove. All in one pot... while the other burners sit unused. And while...

Toyota Crown Signia – Where does it fit?

The Toyota Crown Signia is kind of an odd duck… for Toyota anyway. It’s a move into a segment where they haven’t really been before. Is it a wagon, CUV, or somewhere in-between? Honestly, I found myself forgetting I was in a Toyota altogether, and felt like I was...

BMW E30 Wagon – Taking 2nd Chances

Raymond Little has a checkered past. A lot of people wouldn't have survived it. And it's ok. Because somewhere at rock bottom, Raymond dug deep, real deep, and used his situation/reality as a source of rebirth & motivation… instead of defeat. And it's a story he...

KEI Trucks Vs Pickups

We’re not here to bash KEI trucks. Actually, we're here to compare, and even advocate for their usability & versatility. But first, what is a KEI truck exactly? And how does it differentiate from the common pickups we all know & love? We’ve talked about KEI...

Rays Releases the TE37V-PRO

One of our favorite 15” wheels is the TE37V. Now - Rays releases the TE37V-PRO. The PRO model is a careful improvement of the TE37V. As engineering & production methods continue to evolve, Rays has found ways to shave a bit more weight, while simultaneously...

Traffic Control Device?

Saturday, I took a trip up to Chattanooga, TN to visit the Tennessee Aquarium. This probably doesn't sound like ...

Color Choices

If you're looking for some inspiration on what color to paint your car - check out these VeeDubs.  So slick!  ...

Poll: Worst present?

Alright - I figured I'd ask: What was the worst present you got for Christmas this year?  If you're Jewish, they ...

Poll: What car right now?

What car are you obsessing over right now? ...like this week? Doesn't matter what it is... just leave a comment ...

Doing Werk @ Wagenwerks

So I went and helped out the guys at Wagenwerks yesterday... at least I hope I helped 'em out... I may have just ...

Merry Christmas Fool!

It's that one day of the year that you can go out on the road, and there are no other cars out there with you ...

Issue 14 Preview

Our latest issue is at the printer and will be back in a few weeks, but until then we thought you might want to ...

Holiday spirit

I love the idea of having Christmas lights on your ride.  Puts me into the spirit. (more…)

Follow S3 on Twitter!

We recently created a twitter account, and even though we still haven't figured out the point of it, we might ...

Making the mag survive

So I went to valet cars Friday night for Alex Farrington: he's a boosted NSX driver, and the owner of Prestige ...

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