GM switching to Tesla NACS charging connectors

Mary Barra, CEO of GM, announced that General Motors electric vehicles will be moving to the Tesla NACS (North American Charging Standard) charging connector for 2025. That means GM vehicles will be able to use Tesla’s superior charging network. And - adaptors are...

Dodge CEO, Tim Kuniskis, takes on RAM as well

Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Dodge, will soon be taking over the CEO position of RAM Trucks as well. Kuniskis is not leaving Dodge behind. Rather, he’s taking on the role of leadership at both companies. The current CEO of Ram Trucks, Mike Koval, will now oversee Mopar North...

Ultra-progressive investors want Akio Toyoda out

Influential ultra-progressive investors of Toyota are now calling to remove Akio Toyoda from the board entirely at Toyota’s June 14 shareholder meeting. Akio stepped down as CEO on April 1st of this year (replaced by Koji Sato from Lexus), but Akio still remained on...

Honda Fest GA ’23 – S3MAG Coverage

Honda Fest brought their event to Georgia for the first time, and they did not disappoint. The quality of builds that showed up was amazing.

BMW using AI to help design cars – that explains a lot

BMW is using artificial intelligence to help design their new cars. And...... that explains a lot actually. Source & details: Motor1 •get the free S3 Magazine app•  (apple) •get the free S3 Magazine app•  (android)

Fiesta ST – Wilwood brakes

The Fiesta ST is a barrel of monkeys. But the brakes?? They're more like a bucket of sh¡t lol. And frankly, the Fiesta ST deserves better. I'll die on the hill that the Fiesta ST…  Is one of the most rambunctious, undiluted… biggest grin, best bang-for-the-buck modern...

How are Kansei wheels made?

The advanced formlite process applies radial pressure to the wheel’s barrel section under intense heat…

Genesis Electrified GV70

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/s3-magazine/id1634928399 The Genesis Electrified GV70 made a real impression on me. And for those of you that know S3 Magazine & our EV rants… trust me, I was as surprised as you are. I don’t want to muddy the water & go off on...

Sub 1:40 – The Benchmark of Time Attack

A few years ago, in a Facebook Group called Track Midwest, a post was written that echoed loudly around the community. "If you don't run sub 1:40, you shouldn't post." It was somewhat harsh, but it had some validity. It was supposed to be directed at the newer guys...

Judging the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Atlanta

I was honored to be one of the judges for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Atlanta, GA. ATL was the third stop of nine Hot Wheels Legends shows across the US. As a judge... We're instructed to choose based on authenticity, character, garage spirit, uniqueness, 'the...

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Civic Type R (CTR) Swapped Civic SI

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This is Kevin Boehm’s 2017 Honda Civic Si… with a Type R CTR swap. Yes I know what you’re thinking. Why in the HELL would you buy a new Civic and immediately swap it with a different engine out of the same chassis? Why not just buy the Type R from the beginning? I had...

Porsche 944 & Porsche Ideology

Porsche 944 & Porsche Ideology

Porsche Intelligent Performance is an engineering code that defines Porsche’s commitment to the sports car, innovation, the environment and, as always, the driver. It’s based on the philosophy that a sports car should be: Powerful AND efficient. Agile AND safe....

The Best First Mods for BRZ / FRS / 86

The Best First Mods for BRZ / FRS / 86

Ian Barton wanted to preserve the essence of the 86 as he built & drove it. So in that spirit, he wanted to reach the car’s limits BEFORE he added power. Meaning… he did not want to build the car BACKWARDS… as so many people rush out & do.  5 years ago, the...

Fiat 124 Abarth review

Fiat 124 Abarth review

Whether you go with the Fiat 124, or the Mazda MX-5… you’re getting the real-thing. And you’re part of the resistance, who’s NOT succumbing to asphyxiation by crossover & fake SUV. Throwing the top back at 25mph on a whim is a therapy that other cars, even other...

2018 Honda Accord Review

2018 Honda Accord Review

Text: Yousef Alvi  //  Photos: Geoff Dennis By golly they did it!  Someone has injected some fun back into Honda!  Gone are the days where I mocked them incessantly for ‘earth dreams’ motors and flaccid chassis.  With the Civic Type R, Si and now this 2018 Honda...

Formula D Road Atlanta 2018: The Quinceñera

Formula D Road Atlanta 2018: The Quinceñera

First off, you've seen the big XV tag along the Formula Drift name this season: this is FD's 15th year since it's inaugural season. That's 15 hot years of sponsorships and vibrant liveries sliding across tracks around the nation. That's hundreds of barrels of fuel...

Tundra Double Cab TRD 4×4 review

Tundra Double Cab TRD 4×4 review

The Tundra is one of those can’t explain it trucks. Meaning - I can’t really explain why I like this particular truck so much, or why I got so attached to it. I think a lot of Tundra owners can probably relate. It’s like a dog that just follows you home & becomes...

Import Showdown

Import Showdown

Guys guy guys. I know import drag racing might have fallen out of the limelight a bit over the last errrrr 15 years. But let's look back over that slumpy time period. Can you honestly say the import culture is in a better place without drag racing at it core?...

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