Brian Makse
You’re here because you’re tired of car content and you want driving content.
This channel is for people who notice the difference between fast and good. I focus on what matters at the wheel: feedback, control, traction behavior, damping, brake confidence, transmission logic, and what all of that means in the real world.
If that’s what you came for, welcome. Subscribe if you want reviews that are earned on the road, not rehearsed from a press release.
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Brian Makse
Tomorrow, we evaluate the 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek. Nissan bolted a tubular roof rack and Falken Wild Peak all terrain tires to a crossover powered by a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission. We are going to find out if the added unsprung weight ruins the on road chassis balance, or if a CVT can actually handle the traction demands of a trail.
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4 hours ago | [YT] | 15
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The 2026 Corolla FX review is live. The spec sheet dictates that this is just an appearance package with 169 horsepower. The dynamic reality is that the base Corolla chassis trail brakes surprisingly well and features remarkably late ABS intervention. It is a convincing hot hatch aesthetic , but you need to understand the ride quality compromise forced by these low profile tires before you buy one based on its stance. Watch the full breakdown now ➡️ https://youtu.be/nnsVbSZU4yo
12 hours ago | [YT] | 26
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Toyota built 1,600 of these 2026 Corolla FX Editions for the US market. They gave it 18 inch white wheels, a wing, and seats that feel suspiciously close to what you get in the GR Corolla. They also kept the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter and the CVT. We are putting it on the handling loop to find out if the underlying chassis can cash the check the styling wrote. Full limit handling review drops tomorrow. Channel members get it now.
1 day ago | [YT] | 76
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You don't need the speech. Neither do I. 100,000 subscribers. Thank you. This belongs to the people behind it as much as anyone. Russell for the music that made every episode sound like it meant something, Nick for teaching me how to actually use a camera, and everyone else who contributed along the way. The play button is going on the wall. Back to talking about cars.
1 day ago | [YT] | 169
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Everyone focuses on the 304 horsepower, but the real story of the RX 450h+ is what happens to the fuel economy and brake wear when the battery runs out and you actually drive it hard. Here is the owner intel you won't find on the spec sheet ➡️ https://youtu.be/uFlS_tJ9dtA
3 days ago | [YT] | 48
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Owner Intel: The EV4’s 81.4 kWh battery hits 10 to 80% in exactly 31 minutes on a 350 kW charger, but only if you use the NACS port correctly. Here is what the manual doesn't tell you about cold weather charging. Full breakdown live now ➡️ https://youtu.be/XOUVpmbA2Y0
5 days ago | [YT] | 27
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Lexus put a 4-cylinder engine and a CVT in their flagship $75,000 SUV. Before the review drops tomorrow, what’s your take on the 2026 RX 450h+ powertrain strategy?
1 week ago | [YT] | 13
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Brian Makse
Every car you've seen on this channel has been 'video clean' which means good enough for a close up, not concours perfect. I've been doing this for years with a quick detailer and a microfibre cloth in a bag. No water, no hose, works in whatever parking lot I'm standing in before a shoot. Canadian company, eco-friendly, smells weirdly good...and I have a long back story with their products, but I'll save that for another day. Learn all about it at www.goclean.ca/products/waterless
If you want to try it, code MAKSE15 gets you 15% off at goclean.ca. Free shipping over $100 in Canada and USA.
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1 week ago | [YT] | 41
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Kia’s first all electric sedan, the EV4, has arrived in Canada. It’s low, sharp, and has a NACS port standard. Does this finally beat the Model 3 on driving dynamics or is the 400V architecture a step back? Vote below. Full review drops tomorrow, channel members get it now.
1 week ago | [YT] | 10
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If you missed it, my first look at the 2027 Infiniti QX65 is up. No driving yet, just design and engineering analysis. The short version: Infiniti is betting a turbocharged 4-cylinder can carry a premium crossover alone. No six, no hybrid. Bold or reckless? I'll find out when I drive it. For now, the specs have a lot to say. Link ➡️ https://youtu.be/pJlYyrQENwU
1 week ago | [YT] | 38
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