Brian Makse

People keep saying Mazda ruined the Miata’s steering. That word gets thrown around by people who test cars in parking lots.

We’re currently on a road that demands precision, where steering feel isn't a preference, it’s a necessary placement tool, to find out if the ND3’s updates actually hold up.

Technical audit of the MX-5 Miata Club drops this weekend. Reviews for drivers, from drivers.

#MazdaMX5 #SaveTheManuals #UndersteerIsAChoice

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Brian Makse

The 2025 Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two doesn’t defy physics (yeah, it's a tired trope), but it might have the industry’s most expensive management team.

We’ve finished the technical interrogation. The 6D Dynamics system is a masterclass in mass management, giving 5,500 lb a level of mid corner accuracy that shouldn't be possible. But with 25 meters of hydraulic lines and two independent ECUs just for the suspension, it’s not for the faint of heart once the warranty expires.

Watch now ➡️ https://youtu.be/eCe7n0Epz9Q

4 days ago | [YT] | 37

Brian Makse

Range Rover claims the Sport SV Edition 2 can pull serious lateral Gs on the same all season tires you’d use to go to the ski club.

The technical mystery isn’t the 626 hp. We know what that feels like. The mystery is how the 6D Dynamics hydraulic suspension manages to delete traditional anti-roll bars while keeping a 5,500 lb tank flat through a corner without destroying the ride quality.

Does hydraulic sophistication actually beat a mechanical anti-roll bar, or is it just more complexity for a lottery ticket in the garage?

Full episode drops tomorrow morning at https://youtu.be/eCe7n0Epz9Q

Poll: What matters more in a $205,000 Super-SUV?

5 days ago | [YT] | 12

Brian Makse

We're driving the 2026 Mazda CX-5 soon. What do you want to know about how it responds to the driver? Steering weight? Mid corner adjustability? Brake feel? Ask away.

5 days ago | [YT] | 31

Brian Makse

Verdict is live. If you value mechanical honesty over acoustic theater, this is the one. Watch now ➡️ https://youtu.be/mdNAENvzZ6A

5 days ago | [YT] | 33

Brian Makse

The most interesting thing about the 2026 G70 isn't what's here, it's what's missing (about 180 lbs of it). Full technical breakdown of the 2.5T sleeper vs. the V6 marketing machine drops tomorrow.

6 days ago | [YT] | 30

Brian Makse

Driving the 2026 CX-5 soon. Drop one CX-5 question. If your question is vague, I’m legally allowed to answer it vaguely.

1 week ago | [YT] | 28

Brian Makse

We're going to drive the 2026 Mazda CX-5 soon. Pick the thing you care about most and I'll test for it.

1 week ago | [YT] | 16

Brian Makse

ICYMI: "The journalists are gaslighting you."

That’s a quote from a 17,000 mile owner regarding the GR Corolla’s interior. While the media calls it cheap, the reality of living with these Brin Naub suede seats tells a different story about where Toyota actually spent the budget.

But the real debate isn't the suede. It's the cooling. We’re digging into why Toyota killed the 30:70 fixed rear-bias for a variable Track Mode that’s essentially a software patch for rear diff thermal management.

If you’ve seen the AWD-to-FWD warning on track, I want to hear your session times in the comments.

Full technical diagnosis here: https://youtu.be/xoyrcM9HxK0

1 week ago | [YT] | 58

Brian Makse

The power paradox is real. The Prius Plug In is objectively quicker in a straight line, but 220 horses fighting for traction through two front tires creates a physics problem that engineering hasn’t solved.

If you’re paying the $770 USD ($900 CAD) premium for the Nightshade sticker package, are you buying edge or just jewelry? Watch the full diagnosis and tell me if you'd take the speed over the AWD's handling.

Watch now --> https://youtu.be/uCGFgPRSQKo

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