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.
Why Honda owned 90-00s JDM era … at least in North America
My first car was a 1992 Honda Civic DX — no AC, rolled down windows, and eventually a VTEC engine swap. Looking back, VTEC is exactly why Honda owned the 90s JDM era in North America.
Life-to-Go Car Goals 😂: A JDM Guy's Bucket List
In business we talk about year-to-go goals. A friend flipped that into Life-to-Go goals — the real bucket list. Here are the three cars a lifelong JDM guy needs to own before he's done.
Manual Cars in a Digital World: Why I Still Choose the Clutch
In a world of automatics and EVs, manual transmission makes no logical sense. But driving was never just about logic. Here's why I still choose the clutch every time.
Why Car Culture Is A Great Hobby
Most people assume car culture is exclusive — that you need to own a sports car to be part of it. Not true. Here's why car culture is one of the most accessible and rewarding hobbies around