Social Media’s Influence on Car Shows – Don’t Blame Yourself

This article was actually inspired by Jeepin Bubba’s previous article on the decline (and/or over-saturation) of car shows. And honestly… the more I thought about it, the more I realized a lot of us in the automotive world have quietly been feeling the same way. But I...

Car Shows – Are They Evolving? Dying? Or Just Too Many?

Jeepin Bubba here. I’ve been in the thick of it - working at car shows, Jeep shows, and off-road events consistently for 14 years now. And I hate to say this... but... they seem to be declining. For me - the peak years for shows was about 2015-2018. We used to see...

Keep it in the Family – Mitch Herlihy’s C5 Corvette

I initially met Mitch Herlihy back in 2008. He and my then-roommate (Pat) were big Honda guys back in the day. Both of them drove EK hatchbacks they'd modified to suit their own unique tastes. Over the years, Mitch and I grew to become friends, often attending various...

False Positives – Why Driver Monitors are a Big Negative

False Positives: There are few phrases in modern life more aggravating than “The system detected an issue.” Because usually, the system has not detected an issue. Rather, the system detected a shadow, a smudge, a weird angle, a slow internet connection, a sensor...

Gather ‘Round – Gathers Honda EK Civic Tribute

Here's the thing about golden era Hondas: They've broken through the barriers, and crossed over to legitimate, timeless tuning platforms. No longer just an entry-point for the young hot-rodding youth... that was then. But today, Hondas have proven themselves time...

Strut Replacement Cost: What Tacoma, 4Runner, and F-150 Owners Need to Know

Strut replacement on a Tacoma, 4Runner, or F-150 runs $600 to $1,100 at a shop. That is the range you are working with if you want parts and labor and alignment done (costs extra, but worth it). This guide breaks it down by vehicle so you know what to expect before...

Big Guy, Little Cars – My love for small Sports cars

I’ve always been a big guy. Back in the day, I was built more like a linebacker. These days? More like an offensive lineman who from birth has been in the automotive scene. Not sloppy big - just broad, heavy, and built in a way that makes small sports cars look mildly...

Lincoln Navigator Black Label Review

The 2026 Lincoln Navigator Black Label is Lincoln’s flagship SUV, and it is stunning! Navigator Black Label blends 21st-century functionality with timeless luxury & class. Heritage & future - both on the plot. It sounds cliche - but just look at the interior...

California Dreamin’ – In an Air-Cooled Porsche 993 C4S

Driving the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in your Porsche 993 is a bucket list journey for any car enthusiast. Especially when you're Reuben Ramirez, and you're from the Midwest, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It’s the perfect opening/closing scene to a Hollywood movie. And...

Why OBS Trucks Are Timeless

Time has proven OBS trucks right. They've hung around long enough for the world to get bloated, over-designed, overcomplicated, and out of touch. And while nostalgia is a part of it, people aren't buying OBS trucks just for nostalgia. It's more of... a correction. A...
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 ...
2017 Audi S8 Review

2017 Audi S8 Review

2017 Audi S8. 605 horsepower, 4 door, AWD, carbon ceramics.  That’s all you need to know on the 2017 Audi S8.  If ...
2017 Acura MDX Review

2017 Acura MDX Review

You take luxury, plus sensibility, plus durability. You work them together in equal parts… and you have the 2017 ...
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