Toyota Crown Signia – Where does it fit?

The Toyota Crown Signia is kind of an odd duck… for Toyota anyway. It’s a move into a segment where they haven’t really been before. Is it a wagon, CUV, or somewhere in-between? Honestly, I found myself forgetting I was in a Toyota altogether, and felt like I was...
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BMW E30 Wagon – Taking 2nd Chances

Raymond Little has a checkered past. A lot of people wouldn't have survived it. And it's ok. Because somewhere at rock bottom, Raymond dug deep, real deep, and used his situation/reality as a source of rebirth & motivation… instead of defeat. And it's a story he...
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KEI Trucks Vs Pickups

We’re not here to bash KEI trucks. Actually, we're here to compare, and even advocate for their usability & versatility. But first, what is a KEI truck exactly? And how does it differentiate from the common pickups we all know & love? We’ve talked about KEI...
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Rays Releases the TE37V-PRO

One of our favorite 15” wheels is the TE37V. Now - Rays releases the TE37V-PRO. The PRO model is a careful improvement of the TE37V. As engineering & production methods continue to evolve, Rays has found ways to shave a bit more weight, while simultaneously...
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KnKut Silverado – Lowered on Belltech kit w/ Konig HT2 wheels

Alright this is the KnKut Drill Bits project truck. KnKut resides in the same town as S3, so we figured we'd do this project together & have some fun. The ultimate purpose is: To have a custom-yet-functional shop truck. Something Andy can put miles on, load with...
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Stellantis CEO Leaves – BYE Felicia

Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, finally got told to GTFO over Thanksgiving Break. And if you’re a Mopar fan, that’s one more thing to be thankful for this season. Truth is - just about everyone within Stellantis, from the dealer network to the unions, wanted Tavares...
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Mercedes AMG GLA45 – The Art of Balance

Picture this: Before you is a project car. And in front of it - is a control panel with 3 adjustable sliders: 1 for performance, 1 for comfort, and 1 for practicality. As you push up on the performance slider, you notice the comfort & practicality sliders move...
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KnKut Silverado Shop Truck – Part 1 – Introduction

This church-parking-lot Chevy Silverado belongs to Andy Thompson from KnKut Drill Bits. And it’s a new project/collaboration we’re doing with S3 MAG, KnKut, & Black Bear Off-Road. Yeah we understand - it’s just a truck. A 15-year-old silver Silverado 2wd extended...
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The Duality of a Car Enthusiast – Good vs Bad Tech

We’ve written plenty of articles about our love for nostalgic vehicles - the ones that smell like gasoline dreams & an old school work ethic. We’ve also criticized (yelled about) the invasive creep of technology in modern cars. I’ll admit that honestly, I sound...
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“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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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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