Help Me Decide If I Should Buy This….

Well, here we go again. I told myself I’d chill—no more big projects. Just finish what I have. But somehow, this absolute unit of a truck ended up in my camera roll… and now it’s in my head. It’s a tow truck. Rusty. Rough. Manual. Non-turbo 7.3 IDI diesel. Sitting in...

Volkswagen Completely Lost The Mojo

Wooley recently did a video about Volkswagen abandoning their fan base. Their very fanatical... obsessively loyal... fanbase. If you know me, you’re probably thinking, "Hold on Saddlebrook, you’re pretty fanatical about Ford trucks, old muscle cars, square-body...

Jeep Comanche – And the Origins of Ranger Bob

Jeepin Bubba here for S3 Magazine. The Jeep Comanche you see above has an incredible backstory. Sometime in the 1970s, Ranger Bob was in the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), pursuing a forestry degree. Afterwards, he was hired onto the forestry department,...

Speedy Gonzalez – MK5 Supra

How many Supras do you think own their owners… versus the other way around? That’s an honest question. What percentage of Supra do you think are over-modified… and under driven? How many Supras are built more for bragging rights & the owner’s brand… than actual...

Car Shows – The Backbone of car culture

Car shows & gatherings have been a part of American culture for over a century. The first major U.S. auto show was held on November 3, 1900 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It showcased the latest in automotive innovation. Back then, these events were...

Jeep Comanche – 2025 SEMA build

Long before this old Jeep Comanche fell into my life, Black Bear Off-Road was just a dream. The dream was to own my own shop. But not just that, I wanted to produce show-quality builds. And one day - have a vehicle at The SEMA Show. I’m inspired by guys like Chip...

Southrnfresh 12

Joseph Dale, creator of Southrnfresh, has the support of the people man. He's got the support of Atlanta. So no matter which direction people end up going in car culture. Whether it's JDM legends, drift, VIP, Euro, or old-school Hondas forever. Or whether they venture...

Ryan Miller’s 54 Bel Air

This is Ryan Miller’s 54 Bel Air. And Ryan’s thought process is: There's a coolness to anything with four wheels. Some cars we build for driving, other cars we build for cruising. And ALL cars, we build to connect us to moments. Sometimes we work on a car because of a...

Avoiding Scope Creep – The Biggest Killer of Project Cars

Here we are again. I told myself I would become a "wheels and coilovers only" type of car guy, having all these project cars with achievable yet insurmountable goals. My inner circle has a term for this: Scope Creep. That's when you have a project car with clearly...

Lexus RS350h+ Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)

The RX is a strong seller for Lexus. It’s the benchmark, and rightfully so. The Lexus RX blends comfort, versatility, efficiency, reliability, and luxury all to perfection. However, you might notice what’s missing from those ingredients… is an unforgettable driving...
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2018 Lexus LC500h Review

2018 Lexus LC500h Review

Words:  Yousef Alvi     Photographer:  Jonathan Walker   Model:  Oana Dimulescu    Stylist: Anastasia ...
2017 Honda Pilot Review

2017 Honda Pilot Review

First Impression: Okay folks by now you probably realize I’m the anti 3 row crossover guy.  But I’m not ...
2017 Dodge Ram Review

2017 Dodge Ram Review

First Impression: This is a Storm Trooper amongst pickup trucks.  The Dodge Ram Night Package we have in our ...
2017 Toyota Sienna Review

2017 Toyota Sienna Review

First Impression on the 2017 Toyota Sienna: This sucker is everywhere!  On the 3 mile drive to my mom’s house…I ...
Acura TLX Aspec Review

Acura TLX Aspec Review

First Impression:  WHOA!! Wait?! Could this be?? I have NEVER liked the TLX. At all. In fact - I’ve always ...

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