Efficiency is driving the automotive industry – and that’s not good

We salute the car manufacturers that still fight to create lifestyle vehicles… and/or vehicles that break away from what’s become the usual monotonous mold. Because today, EFFICIENCY is driving the automotive industry - from design, to production, to final MPGs/range....

Tesla VS Toyota has become the new ideological rivalry in cars

Tesla VS Toyota has become the new ideological rivalry in cars. Tesla, and by default Elon Musk, say that full-scale EV adoption is undoubtedly the future of the automotive industry. Elon Musk dismisses hybrids as an unnecessary fuel-dependent stepping stone....

BMW does not build engines in Germany anymore

BMW does not build engines in Germany anymore. Think about the legacy of BMW & what they've historically symbolized: The Ultimate Driving Machine. Now let it sink in: No more German-built engines in this premiere German car company.  The German facility where BMW...

Brand new old cars? Sign me up!

Ever come across the meme suggesting that car manufacturers should take a leaf out of the sneaker playbook… and start cranking out brand new old cars? I mean, imagine strolling into a dealership, and instead of some shapeless, tech-laden transportation appliance,...

F1 Las Vegas practice cancelled after Ferrari cracks floor on drain cover?!

DANGER TO MANIFOLD: F1 Las Vegas practice cancelled after Carlos Sainz in Ferrari #55 runs over a manhole cover or drain & apparently cracks floor?! At least that's what we heard from someone spectating practice (hard to see in video exactly what the obstruction...

Cybertruck goes off-road – and it ain’t spectacular

The more we see, the more it seems like Tesla is way out over their skis with the Cybertruck. After 2+ years of delays, bad panel fitment, broken bulletproof glass, & broken promises, that's not really news at this point. But have you seen the latest video of the...

Why does range anxiety trouble us?

One major challenge facing EV sales, is the issue of range anxiety. We often encounter electric vehicles claiming over 300-miles of range, but a discerning eye notes the little asterisk... followed by 'EPA estimated'. This implies that the maximum range is ideal, and...

B16 comeback – the golden era

The B16 is a divine engine. Why? Because it's arguably the opening ceremony to Honda’s golden era. In fact, you know what? It was so good, that it caught the attention of God himself. Yep - he heard the angelic sounds of vtec… and it pleased Him. God then laid His...

46% of Ford dealers claim they have no trust in Ford’s direction

Ford takes the Number-1 spot in lack of trust with their dealerships. According to the Kerrigan Advisors survey, 46% of Ford dealers claim they have no trust in Ford’s direction. Clearly - that comes as a direct result of Ford’s EV ultimatums & failures. A little...

Houston ‘Cars & Coffee’ bans Mustangs, Chargers, and Camaros

Houston’s Cars and Coffee has implemented a temporary ban on Mustangs, Chargers, and Camaros. And to be honest… I get it. Not saying I like it, but as someone who has organized events before… I. GET. IT. As the saying goes…  “The actions of the few, affect the many.”...
RIP Camaro

RIP Camaro

It’s been rumored for awhile, but now it’s officially ‘official’: The current Camaro will end in 2024. And as of ...
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The Toyota Highlander is so good, that I recommended it for my mother-in-law when she needed a new car. And she ...
Toyota Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross

We’re in an age right now where everything is senselessly overcomplicated. And therefore all these things are ...
Stanced Mini Trucks

Stanced Mini Trucks

Yeah the mini truck scene died. But it almost had to die. Because mini trucks were so expressive, so ...

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VW truck – define Rich

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Rich Robertson was basically born with a wrench in his hand. His dad was an old-school air-cooled VW nut. In short - Rich has been around Veedubs his whole life. But enough with all that. No one cares about Rich lol. Ya'll just wanna know about Rich's Rabbit truck...

Midori Green EG Civic circa 2011 – Throwback Thursday

Midori Green EG Civic circa 2011 – Throwback Thursday

This Midori Green Honda EG Civic hatch was sent to us back in 2011. We never printed it. And I feel kinda bad about that now, because the car's owner, Josh Queen, is a solid dude. These are 11-year-old cell phone photos... And I vaguely remember these exact photos...

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Hi I'm Dakota Arnold, and I've always been a big fan of the Neon SRT4 platform. In fact, I've owned 8 of them lol. I just can’t seem to get away. I've always been into cars and going fast - there's nothing like it! My first vehicle was actually a minivan, a 1998 Chevy...

Crown Victoria – Boosted & Bad Habits

Crown Victoria – Boosted & Bad Habits

Who would’ve ever thought we’d be featuring a boosted Crown Victoria!? Yet here we are; the world's a wild place. Even wilder when it's got Will Stipes & Dakota Arnold of Boost & Bad Habits in it. I’ll let Will Stipes take this from here: Week 1:  I originally...

3000GT Spyder – Outside the Box

3000GT Spyder – Outside the Box

Holy sh*t. Here I sit, writing a feature on my very own car for my favorite automotive magazine. A car that I dreamt of owning back when I was in high school. And if you asked me back then what my dream job was, I would have told you an automotive journalist for a...

The Sparks Show ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

The Sparks Show ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

One of the best mini truck events is back! For those unaware, the mini truck culture is alive and well in 2022. Last year, I attended the Sparks show for just one day and quickly realized, there's so much more. This year, I stayed with some friends of mine for the...

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