“Audi DNA with China Innovation” – The AUDI E Concept

Audi is partnering with Chinese carmaker SAIC. And together, they are creating a sister-brand for the Chinese market called… AUDI. Yeah that’s right. The new brand is called AUDI (in caps lock). And it ditches the iconic Audi 4-ring emblem for a lettered A-U-D-I logo....
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Nissan in trouble – cutting jobs & production

Nissan is cutting 9000 jobs, along with 20% of its production capacity. Additionally, Nissan CEO, Makoto Uchida, is taking a voluntary 50% pay cut. This is a severe situation for Nissan. But it’s not unique only to Nissan, as it seems nearly every week there's another...
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EA Civic Hatch – Classics Baby!

During the era of the EA Civic hatch (aka: the mid-80s), "the future" was something we fantasized about. We were heading into the 21st century. Dreams of the future sparked elevated emotions of freedom, exhilaration, wonder, and exploration. You know... hoverboards,...
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Quick Breakdown of Scout Motors – w/ some seasoned bias

Here’s a quick breakdown of the new VW-owned Scout Motors brand. The SUV is the Traveler, and the pickup is the Terra. VW is bringing Scout back as EV-only. The new Scout has no lineage-connection to its past other than name, design, & nostalgia. But off-roaders...
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392 Jeep on 42s – make that 44s

Engineers and mechanics rarely see eye to eye… especially when it comes to building cars. This story goes a different way however. But it didn't start out great. Before this 392 Jeep on 44s, the story began when Steven Morris brought us his lifted Jeep JLU Diesel...
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New Cars have too much tech for Boomers

“Boomers” tend to complain about the complexity of new cars. Usually, I'd shrug and say, “Just Google it or YouTube it.” Insensitive? Maybe. But I’ve always believed that if you take the time to learn for yourself, you won't have to wait for your tech-savvy child or...
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It’s NOT Just A Car…

Cars are more than machines (or mobile devices) built from metal, glass, plastics, and rubber. They’re a part of our being, an extension of our personalities. Lol - cars can simultaneously bring you peace & pain. They’re not just something to get you from Point A...
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GEO Storm Surge – on Boyd Coddington Wheels

Let me set the stage. It’s the early 2000’s… and I’m vacationing in Myrtle Beach with my family. Fresh off the heels of the original The Fast and the Furious movie, the 'barely high school' version of me is utterly infatuated with tuners. Thus - I’ve crammed my...
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Ford Says – No More BORING Cars

In 2021, Ford CEO Jim Farley made a bold statement along the lines of - We’re not going to make the boring cars anymore; we don’t want to make commodities. It was a declaration that signaled a major shift for the Blue Oval. Although even then, having recently killed...
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Slammedenuff Sevierville 2024

Slammenuff Sevierville (formerly Gatlinburg) is one of Ben Battles' favorite events of the year. He was out there filming for his social channels... @Battles.Digital on every platform. But he also managed to grab the ol' trusty camera and knock-off some shots for S3....
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2017 Nissan Maxima Review

2017 Nissan Maxima Review

By Wooley | April 10, 2017
Full Disclosure:  My dad had a 1986 Nissan Maxima he kept lovingly for close to 30 years.  She was a member of the ...
Fiat 124 Spider Review

Fiat 124 Spider Review

By Wooley | March 10, 2017
Step back and reconsider what you might have heard from the mainstream automotive journalists… the Fiat 124 Spider ...
What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Icelandic Cold! – Iceland 4×4

What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Icelandic Cold! – Iceland 4×4

By s3mag | March 6, 2017
Text: Wooley // Photos: Jonathan Walker How much do you trust your own abilities? Really. Because every time you get behind the wheel of the car you’ve wrenched on yourself, you’re subliminally asking yourself that question. Do you trust yourself enough to get around town everyday? Yeah probably. But how ‘bout the track?
2017 Lexus GX460 Review

2017 Lexus GX460 Review

By Wooley | February 27, 2017
  So when I last drove the GX460, I took up to the North Georgia Mountains subjected it’s leather covered ...
2017 Volvo S90 Review

2017 Volvo S90 Review

By Wooley | January 5, 2017
Let’s face it…there is no such thing a bad car nowadays.  The lowest point you can ever get in a newer car is just ...

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