Honda Ridgeline TrailSport – Darlin’ or Disgrace?

Here’s the problem with the Honda Ridgeline: It does a lot of things exceptionally well. But for some reason it does 'em all exceptionally dorky. And that in a nutshell is why so many people can’t take the Honda Ridgeline seriously... but maybe they should. Let me...

VB WRX – Make Your Own STI

The VB Subaru WRX offers a really strong performance value, especially today when value of any kind seems hard to find in the new car market. For instance, at 30-grand, you can get a turbocharged AWD WRX with a manual transmission… with enough room for a bike rack on...

Bronco Sport – Is it Worthy?

Reality is - the Bronco Sport will always live in the full-size Bronco’s shadows. But let’s get that out of our heads for the moment & critique it on its own merit. Because if the Bronco Sport is nothing else, at minimum it's a departure from yet another generic...

Mazda 3 Turbo Sedan – Who does Number 3 work for?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is a strong vehicle that seems to get overlooked. It just doesn’t fit in. Here’s what I mean: The Mazda 3 Sedan doesn’t have the perceived status of something like a 3-series BMW or Audi. But it’s not a basic/generic appliance like a Kia or Nissan...

California Dreamin’… of the Past

There was a time when California was the ultimate playground for car enthusiasts. The canyons & picturesque coastal routes made it a haven for anyone who loved the open road. From the legendary routes along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), to the adrenaline-pumping...

K-Swapped RA1 Honda Odyssey – slam the minivan

This is a 1st generation RA1 Honda Odyssey - radicalized. And here’s the thing about a modified minivan like this. Beneath the sheet metal and all the oddball awesomeness - it’s a totally epic conversation starter. An 'icebreaker' anywhere it travels. See, this Honda...

VW Rabbit Pickup – Nothing Amazing

“It’s nothing amazing, but it looks cool.” That’s how Eric Garrison describes his daily-driven 1981 VW Rabbit pickup (aka Caddy). And you know what? A lot of people don’t realize the full truth & wisdom of that statement. Because the truth is, "nothing amazing,...

BMW 2002 – Family Ties

Old vehicles have a way of capturing moments in time & bottling-up vivid memories & nostalgia. They have a way of transcending their mechanical/utilitarian nature, and becoming sentimental family heirlooms… passed down through generations. Such is the case...

Stand-up Jet Ski – new vs old?

I got into stand-up jet skis 3 years ago. No, I can’t do flips, I’m by no means a pro, and I’m not an OG in this world. But I’ve spent my life around visceral cars (mostly of the 80s & 90s), I’ve run an automotive magazine for 18 years, and I’m very in touch with...

Ford Maverick – You Can be my Wingman Anytime

Ford Maverick understands its mission. The modern truck market has gone off the rails in size & in price. And the Ford Maverick returns as an economical, versatile, usable entry-point back into the truck segment. But there’s MORE to the Maverick than that. Call it...
Lexus LC 500h Review

Lexus LC 500h Review

Personally - I see the Lexus LC 500h almost as a rolling concept car that somehow made it through to production. I ...

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This article is worth your time. Because it’s not just about some weird little 1965 Lotus Cortina… it’s about you! But 55 years ago, back in time. So let’s take it back roughly 55-years, to 1966…  In 1966, Jerry Peters was your typical middle-class teenager. BUT… he...

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The Lexus NX350 is tech heavy. Noticeably tech heavy for the Toyota/Lexus brands. In fact, I would say it’s experimentally tech heavy. If you tend to geek-out over tech-tricks & electronics, there’s a good chance you’ll find the new NX350 to be very exciting. But...

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“This is your world, you’re the creator. Find freedom on this canvas.” -Bob Ross I’ve always described an unmodified Civic as a blank canvas, just waiting to be turned into something. Not every one can be a masterpiece like this. But each one you see, perfect or not,...

Vaded Mob – Josh Freeman’s RX-7

Vaded Mob – Josh Freeman’s RX-7

Commit to the cause! Whatever your cause is, whatever gets your blood pumping… immerse yourself in it… and good things will follow. Really live it. Make it such a part of your life that it’s like… the first thing people think of when they think of you. Make it...

Lifted Honda Element

Lifted Honda Element

Who sells a built S550 Mustang for a lifted Honda Element? Zach Napier does. Ehhhh I guess to be fair, there’s a little gray area though. And the troubled current car market definitely played into it. See - Zach bought a new Mustang back in 2017 when the economy was...

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I genuinely enjoyed reminiscing with Eric Nazario, owner of this B13 Nissan Sentra SE-R. Because growing up, Eric & his buddies naturally gravitated to affordable & fun cars. See if you're younger, you may not understand this, and it's NOT a knock against you....

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