GR86 – Long Live the Sport-Compact Coupe

I looked through the camera lens as I was shooting this Toyota GR86. And I can’t explain exactly what happened or why it happened. But all the sudden, I got shot back in time to the golden era of the import scene. I felt the energy again. Old sparks that had faded...

Lexus GX 550 Overtrail – It’s the One You Want

This is our 2nd time driving the Lexus GX 550. The first was a Premium+. And this time it's the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+… the most desirable for me personally. All-in-all, we’ve now driven the GX 550 on two significant roadtrips… from icy roads to palm trees. We’ve...

Mazda MX-5 Miata – Limited 35th Anniversary Revealed

Mazda unveiled the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary during the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Only 300 examples will be made for the US, making it one of the rarest stateside specialty models in Miata's history. The color is Artesian Red Metallic. It's available with a manual...

California’s EV Tax Dilemma

California - the land of sunshine, surf, and irony so thick you could pave a road with it. For years, the state has been obsessed with pushing electric vehicles (EVs) on its residents. 1) Generous rebates? Check. 2) Tax credits? Double check. 3) Special access to HOV...

Automotive Sales Data – Shows Massive Shifts in Trends

I’ve always found data fascinating. And for almost two decades now, I’ve manually compiled automotive sales data on a monthly, quarterly, & yearly basis. Weird I know - but compiling the data was priceless for me. Way back when I entered the automotive business at...

Volk TE37 Saga SL – now in 15s so clean!

The Volk Racing TE37 Saga SL is now available in 15s.  These forged, super-light, super-strong, made-in-house/in-Japan wheels are coming Spring 2025. There's also an overseas-exclusive model... called the TE37 Saga SL M-Spec.  

KnKut Silverado – Wilwood big Brakes in Orange!

Did y'all know - you can get Wilwood Disc Brakes to coat their calipers in practically any color at purchase? That’s right friends, you don’t have to stress yourself with disassembling a brand new big brake kit. You can get ‘em custom-coated straight from Wilwood,...

OEM’s Overreaching – Let Us Love Cars Our Way

Lately, it feels like OEMs have lost the plot. Let me correct that - OEMs have lost the plot. And rather than focus on what people want, OEMs seem just as interested in suing people & controlling their customers after the sale. Ford, Ferrari, Tesla - you name it....

Chaotic 350hp Chevy Sonic RS

First things first - I’m a huge nerd. Therefore, coming up with titles for these features on is kind of a weird guilty pleasure of mine. So with that said (stay with me here), Sonic the Hedgehog is after chaos emeralds in the video game. Emeralds are green. And...

TredWear Brawnco – 79 Ford Bronco on Shortened Navigator Chassis

This is a ’79 Ford Bronco on a shortened 2003/2004 Lincoln Navigator chassis. And it’s yet another creative concoction brought to you by the boys at TredWear. It’s easy to forget in the modern landscape of high-priced SUVs…  But when luxury SUVs like the Navigator...
Volk wheels CE28 N bronze
Shakedown 1979

Shakedown 1979

Wooley's new... old 911SC. Lowered it, put a set of stone guards on it... and now just enjoying it while we look ...
Moose!  …from Issue 27

Moose! …from Issue 27

As import enthusiasts, there’s a common tendency to complain about the lack of new prospect-cars on the market ...
Early Honda Racing

Early Honda Racing

Here's some interesting wiki-reading I just got caught up in, on the early years of Honda Formula 1 racing. The ...
Krafty

Krafty

As much as things can potentially go WRONG when buying & building an import… things sometimes have the tendency to ...
…from Issue 25

…from Issue 25

“Anyone can throw money at a car and make it ‘cool’… but it will not have the soul of a car built with endless ...
no need for redbull

no need for redbull

Check out this video of Takumi Iwata - setting a fine example of how we should all drive our Hondas. (click green ...
1st Porsche

1st Porsche

I was born in '79. And when I came into this world, my dad had a Porsche - a 912. That car was one of my first ...
Such a Tease

Such a Tease

It's that time of year again where projects finally start coming back together. Hopefully, we'll see this one in ...

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