Ferrari Finally Adds a Clutch Pedal — But It's Not Really a Manual
Ferrari hasn't built a real manual transmission car since 2012. Their new 12Cilindri Manuale has a clutch pedal — but it's still connected to a dual-clutch auto transmission. Here's why I think Ferrari won't commit to a real manual, and why I've given up hoping they will
New Toyota Celica or MR2? Either Way Toyota Is Serious About Sports Cars — And I'm Here For It
Toyota might be building a mid-engine 400hp sports car — either a new Celica or MR2. But what excites me most isn't the car itself. It's that Toyota's CEO actually drives and tests their sports cars personally. Which other manufacturer can say that?
Is General Motors Becoming an Energy Company Instead of a Car Company?
GM is investing in sodium-ion batteries for data centers and allowing compatible EVs to feed energy back to the power grid. Wait — is General Motors becoming an energy company? And what does that mean for the future of car brands?
Used EVs Are Now Surprisingly Affordable — But Should I Wait for BYD?
Used EVs are now the most affordable used cars on the market. A 2020 Tesla Model 3 with 90k km for $17,995 CAD. A 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric for $18,888. So should I buy now — or wait to see what BYD brings to Canada?
A Car Show, An Old Friend and the Itch to Mod My 370Z
Went to the Driven Car Show at Sherway Gardens with my brother. Unexpectedly ran into a university friend who used to be into JDM. Ended up talking cars for an hour. And came home googling 370Z body kits while watching Spurs vs OKC Game 7 😂
Tom Hardy & the Audi RS6 he drives is good … but that’s about it for Mobland Season 1
Tom Hardy is great. The Audi RS6 he drives is genuinely spectacular. Unfortunately Mobland Season 1 wastes both of them on a plot that throws characters in and out whenever it feels like it. Here's my honest take.
Cars I Wish Came With Manual Transmission
Manual transmission is a dying breed. But watching a 2017 K-drama reminded me of a car I almost bought — the Kia Stinger. Here are the cars I wish had come with a manual gearbox and never did.
From Flying Cars to 5-Minute Charging: Chinese EVs Are Moving Fast
I watched a BBC clip from the Beijing Auto Show expecting to be mildly impressed. Then a Xiaomi sports car designed with the Gran Turismo video game team showed up. Then BYD's 5-minute flash charging in -30°C. Then XPENG's flying car. My mind was blown.
A Wukong Itasha BYD - WOW! 🤯
I was reading a Motortrend article about the craziest cars at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show when I saw a Wukong Itasha BYD 06GT and did a complete double take. Here's why this car is a cultural moment worth paying attention to.
I Searched For Crime 101’s Camaro To See How Much It Cost To Buy
After watching Crime 101 I did what any car person would do — I immediately searched AutoTrader for a '68 Camaro. Here's what I found, what they cost, and why that racing green movie car is genuinely special
Should I consider BYD when it comes to Canada?
Gas prices are still high, Canada just struck a deal to allow Chinese EVs in at lower tariffs, and BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships by end of 2026. As a car guy with three vehicles and a business background — here's how I'm thinking about it.
Finally Took My 370Z Out for a Spring Morning Run
Spring is here, the temperature is above 7°C and my 370Z is out of winter storage. Here's what a quiet Saturday morning drive feels like when there's no traffic — just you, a manual gearbox and the road.
Repping JDM: The Car Enthusiast Merch Worth Actually Wearing
My brother came back from Japan with two gifts — a Student Driver tee from Sung Kang's car enthusiast community and a Works wheels brand shirt. That got me researching JDM merch properly for the first time. Here's what I found.
Sports Cars Don't Just Sell Themselves — They Sell Everything Else
Car manufacturers abandoned affordable sports cars chasing SUV profits. But Toyota is proving that's a strategic mistake — sports cars don't just sell themselves. They build brand identity for everything else in the lineup.
Car Shows in 2026: Toronto, Tokyo and Shenzhen Through a JDM Enthusiast's Eyes
I recently went to Motorama in Toronto with my brother — and it brought back everything I loved about car shows. From a Gone in 60 Seconds Mustang to K-swapped turbos, to Tokyo Auto Salon and a show in Shenzhen — here's what we saw.
Crime 101 is a Car Movie … Yeah, Really
Most people would describe Crime 101 as a crime heist thriller. As a car guy, I watched a car movie. From a '68 Camaro to a Dodge Challenger to a Cadillac CT5 Black Wing — here's why the cars in this film are doing serious storytelling work.
From Sports Cars to Minivans — A Car Guy's Family Vehicle Journey
I went from 2-door sports cars to a 4-door Nissan Maxima, then a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, then a Toyota Sienna minivan. A car guy's honest journey through family vehicles — and what I wish I'd driven along the way.
Gas Is $1.70 a Litre — Here Are the Sports Cars Worth Driving Anyway
Gas hit $1.70 a litre in Toronto and I found myself stuck in a Costco gas lineup thinking — if I had to drive something more fuel efficient, what sports car would I actually want? Here's my JDM guy shortlist.
Han Was Always the Real Star — And Sung Kang Is Proving It
To Fast & Furious fans, Dom Toretto is the main character. To JDM fans, it was always Han. And Sung Kang — the man behind Han — is proving that was never just a role. Here's why he matters to car culture right now.
Before YouTube: How JDM Tuner Culture Actually Spread
Sports Compact Car magazine. Battle of Imports. Web forums with thousands of threads. Before YouTube and Instagram, JDM tuner culture spread through tuner shop legends and online communities that built car culture as we know it.