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My name is Jason and I have a driving problem. I like to drive, but I don't have the budget for Jay Leno's garage. So I figured being one of those car review guys would be the perfect solution. I'll find whatever I can get my hands on and share some info about the cars and share some background info and the drive with you.
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I've been driving the 2026 Subaru WRX this week, and honestly, I didn't expect the base car to win me over like it has.
I've always said the tS would be the WRX I'd want, but this $34k Base has made a pretty compelling argument for itself. Manual, 271 hp, AWD, 18" wheels, summer performance tires, and now even keyless entry and push-button start.
Plus, Subaru gave me a purple one.
The tS is definitely the more serious performance car, but after spending some time with this one, I'm starting to think the base WRX might actually be the sweet spot.
Full review tomorrow!
4 days ago | [YT] | 16
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2026 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate!
This is the top dog Yukon. With all the bells and whistles, my tester weighs in at $112k, which is awfully close to Escalade territory. But honestly, this Yukon is awfully close to being an Escalade.
A 6.2L V8, 24" wheels, massage seats in the front and second row, and entertainment screens are just a few of the cushy options.
But is the ultimate Yukon Denali worth the price tag?
Full thoughts tomorrow!
1 week ago | [YT] | 0
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I've been waiting for this one.
I already liked the K4 sedan, but the hatchback fixes the one part I wasn't crazy about, adds a ton of practicality, and in GT-Line Turbo form gives you a 1.6T, 8-speed automatic, and sport-tuned suspension.
Oh, and I put an 87-inch exhaust in it.
So yeah, I may have a slight hatchback bias.
Full review of the 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo Hatchback is up tomorrow.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12
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2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX!
The last time I drove the new Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, it wasn't actually finished.
It was a pre-production truck with unfinished door panels, blue trim, and no i-FORCE MAX hybrid option.
This time, Toyota gave me the finished version.
And 465 lb-ft of torque.
Full thoughts to come tomorrow!
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 8
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The 2026 Acura ADX is Acura’s smallest SUV, starting at $35K and topping out around $44K before destination.
I’ve been driving the A-Spec Advance AWD, with a 190-hp turbo, leather, panoramic roof, 15-speaker B&O audio, Google built-in—and, thankfully, an actual volume knob.
But does the ADX actually feel like a convincing step up from a Honda, or is Acura asking you to pay more without giving you enough more?
Full thoughts to come tomorrow!
1 month ago | [YT] | 7
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2026 Mazda CX-5!
The Mazda CX-5 is growing up.
For 2026, it's bigger, more spacious, more refined, and clearly pushing further upmarket.
But growing up comes with compromises — and Mazda gave up a few of the quirky things that made the CX-5 special along the way.
Full review of the all-new 2026 CX-5 tomorrow!
1 month ago | [YT] | 9
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The 2026 Genesis GV80 Prestige makes a pretty strong case for a different kind of luxury.
This one is finished in Storr Green over Earth Brown Nappa leather, and it might be one of my favorite combinations I’ve seen in a while. Under the hood is the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, making 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque.
And while a lot of luxury automakers seem determined to measure progress in screens, buttons and tech per square inch, the GV80 takes a different approach. There’s plenty of technology here, but it doesn’t feel like the technology is the point.
Full thoughts to come!
1 month ago | [YT] | 12
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2026 Ford F-150 Lobo!
Ford threw some street truck vibes at the Maverick last year, and now they're bringing that same energy to the F-150. But big brother gets a bigger engine and a look all its own. Based on the STX trim, the Lobo packs a naturally-aspirated V8, a factory lowering kit, and slick custom styling highlighted by exclusive gloss-black 22-inch wheels, a unique front bumper, and black exhaust tips.
What makes it great is how simple Ford kept things. You get cloth seats, minimal driver nannies, and a physical key you actually have to twist. It drops the off-road pretense and goes straight back to old-school street truck roots.
Full thoughts to come!
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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2027 Chevy Bolt!
The Bolt is back, with a slew of upgrades, including improved charging and a standard heat pump!
It may be called the Bolt, but it's closer in size to Chevy's Bolt EUV—essentially an oversized hatchback. The new Bolt is underpinned by a 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and pushes out 210-horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque, and will go for up to an epa-estimated range of 262 miles. Best of all, it can now accept a 150 kW fast charger.
With a starting price of $27,600 ($28,995 after destination), this car is the cheapest EV currently available in the US market. But while it is fairly basic to start, you can option luxuries like heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charger, and a digital mirror.
GM has also fixed one of my biggest issues with the Bolt EUV, the stock tires. The instant torque was enough to overwhelm the Michelin Energy Savers, but the new Bolt's Michelin Primacy's do a much better job of handling the load.
Full thoughts to come!
1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 4
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2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport!
Infiniti's flagship got a redesign last year, and this year it gains a Sport trim. This isn't quite a NISMO, like the Armada I was in a few weeks ago though, it's more of an appearance package.
Last year, this three-row dropped the V8 and adopted a twin-turbo V6 that pumps out 450-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, with that power routed through a 9-speed automatic transmission to either 2 or 4 wheels. The Sport trim is solely available in All-Mode 4WD form.
This trim adopts a few luxuries from the Autograph, as well a unique set of 22s, dark chrome trim, and a beautiful blue leather interior.
It also drives quite beautifully. But is it enough to command a sticker price of over $100k?
Full thoughts to come!
2 months ago | [YT] | 12
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