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Is Street Racing Legal in Mexico?
Instagram & YouTube would have us all thinking so. If you’ve ever scrolled through car culture Instagram pages, YouTube channels, or TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a street racing video tagged with a curious location: Mexico. Now, before you start planning a Fast & Furious-inspired road trip across the border, you might be wondering,…
Why Pre-Purchase Inspections Are Crucial When Buying a Used Car: Avoiding Lemons and Saving Money
The importance of PPIs cannot be overstated when it comes to purchasing a used vehicle. It’s a small investment that can save you from making a major financial mistake.
Beater vs Better: Driving the legendary e60 M5
Depending on who you ask, the e60 M5 with the S85 V10 is either their dream car or their worst nightmare. For a long time, it was my dream…but not without concern. A few weeks ago, I got the chance to drive two different e60 M5’s – one was a headache waiting to happen, and…
Why CVTs are better than auto or manual transmissions
This article breaks down why the CVT (Constant-Velocity-Transmission) is so much better than outdated manuals & autos. So much better.
The new WRX looks like a lowered Jeep Renegade
In the past several years, there’s been a few facelifts & revivals that have been controversial. Some have grown on me, and some have not. I think no facelift was more controversial than that of the VB WRX, shortly before Subaru announced it was killing off the beloved STI.
Borla is paving the way for EV inclusion with exhaust…speakers?
If you haven’t hear, Borla recently released a $1700 speaker that makes V8 noises for the Mustang Mach E. Here are my thoughts on that.
5 worst foods to eat while driving
Whether it’s because of a mess or because it’s inconvenient, some foods are simply not designed to be eaten while driving! Here is the top 5 foods you should avoid next time you’re on a road trip. 5. Chicken Briyani I mean seriously, who the fuck eats chicken briyani while driving? You’re either out of…
Beater vs Better: The Tale of two BMW e93 M3’s
Every car enthusiast goes through the phase where they feel the need to test drive all of their potential next cars in order to figure out what they will get when they sell or crash their car someday. At least I tell myself that to make me feel better. This weekend, I took a trip…
What is “Big Altima Energy”?
When most people think of the scariest thing that could possibly happen on the road, they think of that scene from Final Destination 2. But those people are dead wrong – because there are far greater threats to your livelihood than a little runaway timber. If you have spent any time on Reddit, car groups…
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