Why is the cost of car insurance rising so fast?

The cost of car insurance is rising at its fastest rate in over 47 years. In fact, from 2023 to 2024, we averaged a 20% increase in 1 year alone. So what's going on here? In short, vehicles have gotten substantially more complicated & more expensive… and that...

Italy makes Alfa Romeo change the name of the new Milano

Check this out: Alfa Romeo just launched this dinky new crossover last week. And they decided to give it the throwback/heritage nameplate Milano. But to cut production costs, this new Alfa Romeo is made in Poland, not Italy. And this is where it gets amusing… and...

Tesla laid off 10% of its workforce

On Monday April 15th, Tesla laid off 10% of its workforce. That's roughly 14,000 employees. Tesla cited the layoffs as an unfortunate necessity to prepare for the next phase of growth. Translation: Likely a slower & more strenuous stage of growth, now that…  1)...

Porsche K1 – an electric 3-row Porsche SUV

Reason 2,024 why it’s frustrating to be a car enthusiast in 2024. Volkswagen I mean Porsche is making a 3-row electric SUV, dubbed the K1 for now... and some spy shots have been released on Motortrend (see article here). Details are still relatively vague, but we can...

Trajectory of car culture

The automotive industry has seen massive disruptions in a short time. And it’s changed the fabric of car culture right before our eyes. This is by no means an all-encompassing article, but here are some things to think about: The manual transmission is on life...

Toyota releases new 2025 6th-gen 4Runner!

The new 6th generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner is here! Here are the details. There are 2 engine options. 1) The i-FORCE engine is the standard turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. It makes 278 horsepower & 317 torque. 2) i-FORCE MAX is the hybrid powertrain. It also...

Lexus GX 550 Review – best GX yet??

Toyota & Lexus are on fire. They have serious momentum, not only in their new lineups, but also in their leadership. And it shows. Toyota & Lexus have a clear sense of identity in an automotive age where most competitors have lost theirs… along with their...

LS-swapped widebody Porsche 911 Cabriolet

We’re trained to measure the value of things with dollars... but don’t do that. Train yourself to break free from that thought-process a little bit… ESPECIALLY when it comes to passion-driven objects like this widebody Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Instead of measuring a...

Automotive Journalism is Dead – MotorTrend helped Kill it

This article from MotorTrend exemplifies why mainstream automotive journalism is dead. The article is supposed to cover a flagship C8 Corvette Z06… but it barely even touches on that topic. Instead, MotorTrend lectures us on climate change. Claims are vague &...

What happened to Junkyards?

There was a time when snagging used parts from the junkyard was a good & viable solution. When a little legwork yielded substantial savings over new parts prices. But now it seems like the sun is setting on that option. And it's not just with my aging BMW either...
2016 Lexus GS-F Review

2016 Lexus GS-F Review

The GSF is interesting, because it’s radical. But it’s also executive & gentlemanly. A wolf in sheep’s ...
2016 Infiniti QX60 Review

2016 Infiniti QX60 Review

A three row crossover is a poorly designed minivan.  Yeah you heard me!  Hear me out.  A crossover is a SUV based ...
Kelly Moss Porsche 914

Kelly Moss Porsche 914

Text by Jeff Stone at Kelly Moss Motorsports    Photos by Chris Sullivan There are some basic philosophies that ...
2016 Mazda6 review

2016 Mazda6 review

  The 2016 Mazda6 is a bit of a refreshing, sporty alternative in the ‘sensible sedan’ ...

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2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum Review

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  The Platinum edition of the newly redesigned 2017 Ford Fusion is impeccable.  Impeccable in the sense that it will absolutely blow you away with its sumptuous and luxurious interior.  The leather that is strewn about the cabin is not just great…it’s top notch. ...

2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Review

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Let me preface the following rant with this statement:   I love wagons and if I could sell my kidney for a decent amount of money I would bring over an Audi RS6 Avant in a heartbeat. You know this and I know this…US market is severely allergic to wagons but auto...

2016 Lexus RX350 Review

2016 Lexus RX350 Review

Here is the thing with the 2016 Lexus RX350.  For all intents and purposes it's a lifted version of the oh-so-squishy ES350 and that’s not a bad thing.   This crossover was designed to envelope you and isolate you in utter comfort.  The outside world is put through a...

2016 Honda HRV Review

2016 Honda HRV Review

If a small Crossover is what you’re looking for, you need to go drive the HRV before you make any impulsive decisions. Because in this segment, nearly ALL of the different brand's/model's exterior designs tend to be pretty lovable & attention-hogging. Kinda like a...

2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

When we reviewed the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta SEL we weren't really that blown away.  Yes the drivetrain was amazing but everything attached to said drivetrain was ummm ho hum at best.  The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is a different story altogether.  This is the absolute...

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