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.”...
Golden Era Hondas

Golden Era Hondas

Golden Era Hondas - there’s nothing like ‘em. You can spend all the money in the world building more expensive ...
Hummer EV recall

Hummer EV recall

GM issued a recall on the all-terrain, flagship, supposedly-beastly, 9,000 Hummer EV because it... got wet?? Yep - ...

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It's been an... interesting week to say the least. We went from making incredible progress on the car to nearly a standstill in the same week. As we went to test fit the CR-V axles, we realized that the bearings were improperly installed. They were loose and crooked....

The Never Selling Story

The Never Selling Story

Chris Neranjan has owned this Hawkeye STI for over a decade. Notice - the trend of longterm ownership with STIs & Evos. These ultimate tuner cars of the 2000s car may have been a little pricey when they came out, sure. But they’re still pricey now. It was a good...

Retrospective: Riverside Chattanooga 1 (2016)

Retrospective: Riverside Chattanooga 1 (2016)

Here we go again - Ben is digging through his archives... I tend to do this every now and again, especially when I ease into my "slow" season. Going back to old photoshoots and events. This week, I wanted to share some of my favorite OG Riverside photos I took 5 years...

Break out of your norm

Break out of your norm

Break out of your norm. Nothing will give you a burst like switching it up a little. And no sector of a hobby/sport/whatever will ever be as much fun as when you’re a noob & juuuust getting yourself immersed in it. So enjoy that. Soak it up! ENJOY the early...

Buford & Sean // East Tennessee Rat Rods

Buford & Sean // East Tennessee Rat Rods

Late last summer, I was driving home on a Sunday afternoon when I saw a massive cloud of black smoke over the hill in front of me. It was headed my way… fast. All I could make out was something chopped, wide, rusted, and engulfed in smoke. And then we were gone in our...

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