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...

Bit By Bit, Improving The 987

Intro A cardinal mistake you often see in the upper levels of Time Attack is doing too little in a short time. Instead of following the rule of three, don't change more than three things at once. Then you test. Often, people throw parts at a car, hoping it will go...

Tesla is opening-up their chargers to Ford EVs

In a brand new Tesla-Ford agreement... Tesla is opening-up their chargers to Ford EVs. I guess that’s a big deal, because it shows that two manufactures are officially working together to make charging less of a con & more convenient And it shows that Tesla is not...

Another GR86 pops engine on track – warranty claim denied

So this guy takes his Toyota GR86 to a track day at Palmer Motorsports Park in Massachusetts & pops the engine. Toyota denies the warranty claim. It's about minute-6 of the video below, when his good day turns bad. https://youtu.be/zXwM-gxRu0Y Now for anyone who...

EV battery replacements – when to expect it

This article from Autoblog shows some interesting data on the rates of full battery replacements on EVs. Overall, not many EVs have needed battery replacements. The percentages are low, which is good. But you also have to consider, EVs have not been around that long...

LS-swapped, turbocharged Lexus SC300

I feel like this article has one key point that can apply to a lot of people, so I’m gonna try and get there quickly. Dan Perlenfein got into drifting around 2014. Relatively speaking, that hasn’t been that long really. And to get his feet wet, Dan traded some old...

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma revealed

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has been revealed. Here are the key points, followed by more detailed information straight from Toyota. Standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces up to 278 horsepower, 317 lb.-ft. of torque. Available i-FORCE MAX...

Rimac Nevera Sets 23 Performance Records in a Single Day

The Rimac Nevera Sets 23 Performance Records in a Single Day! Personally let's be clear: I don't think I'll ever be able give up the sounds & physicality that comes with soulful internal combustion performance vehicles. And that's cool, because I also don't have...

Lexus LC 500h – Bespoke Build

Personally - I see the Lexus LC 500h almost as a rolling concept car that somehow made it through to production. I mean just look at it… it’s on another level. The LC has been out for years now, but it still feels unreal that it even exists. It's truly a testament to...

Lawsuit: Tesla updates can harm batteries

We’ve all been there: Your phone makes you to do an update, and then right afterwards, it “coincidentally” starts to sh¡t the bed. Well in similar news that shouldn’t be surprising, Tesla is having that same "coincidental" issue, and a class-action lawsuit is...
Think past stereotypes

Think past stereotypes

Ok I’m gonna put the conclusion paragraph first here, and then I’ll tell you a story, and then I’m gonna put the ...

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3000GT Spyder – Outside the Box

3000GT Spyder – Outside the Box

Holy sh*t. Here I sit, writing a feature on my very own car for my favorite automotive magazine. A car that I dreamt of owning back when I was in high school. And if you asked me back then what my dream job was, I would have told you an automotive journalist for a...

The Sparks Show ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

The Sparks Show ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

One of the best mini truck events is back! For those unaware, the mini truck culture is alive and well in 2022. Last year, I attended the Sparks show for just one day and quickly realized, there's so much more. This year, I stayed with some friends of mine for the...

BMW M1 by Canepa – Procar 094

BMW M1 by Canepa – Procar 094

(This is a throwback feature from S3 Magazine, circa 2016.) The BMW M1 was BMW’s first run at a mid-engine exotic, and it happened in the 70’s era of emerging new supercars. It was made from 1979-81, and only 453 were produced. BMW was building the M1 as a...

Unplugged Happy Place – Maine in a MK4 Supra

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As a modern society, we’ve gotten it wrong with tech. Dangerously wrong in the last decade-or-so specifically. See our predecessors chased advances in technology (whether it was digital or mechanical)… to ultimately allow them more FREEDOM in life. But a lot of the...

Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Review

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One of the biggest hurdles for the new Toyota Tundra to overcome… is the greatness of the last generation Tundra. Meaning, the last-model Tundra (specifically 2015-2021) is so good, it’s really tough to beat. So let’s talk about the most obvious/apparent DNA change -...

“The Gray Z” – 650+ HP, Twin-Turbo Z32 300ZX

“The Gray Z” – 650+ HP, Twin-Turbo Z32 300ZX

Not all Z's are created equal. While I was at Helen Import Day I was immediately taken back with one particular car. A kind of car that normally, I don't pay much attention to. But this one - this one had all of my attention. Meet James Moore and his twin turbo 300ZX....

To Infiniti & Beyond: VIP static Q45

To Infiniti & Beyond: VIP static Q45

A big part of my forever-addiction to older cars - is that driving them transports you straight back into their era. That’s something that a lot of people either don’t understand, don’t appreciate, or maybe just haven’t experienced. But the sounds, the smells, the...

Helen Import Day ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

Helen Import Day ’22 – S3Magazine Coverage

Helen Import Day returns for the 8th time in Helen, GA. If you've never been to Helen, imagine an old German town (ye olde style) in the middle of the mountains. It's as the kids call it "a vibe." Also, a perfect place to host car shows and other automotive related...

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