Modified Cars
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In Loving Memory – Ken Block
It is with a heavy heart that I break the news of Ken Block’s death. Some of you may know him from his Hoonigan episodes, some may know him from his stunt videos but however you know him, the pain shared in the automotive world is immaculate. Ken Block died January 2, 2023 from a snowmobile accident. The Wasatch County Sheriff Office in Utah confirmed Block’s death with a statement that read in part, “On January 2, 2023 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wasatch County 911 Center received a call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area…The driver, Kenneth Block, 55-year-old male out of Park City, Utah, was…
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What’s the Real Deal with JDM?
Happy belated Thanksgiving to my American visitors! I hope it was a good one. This week’s blog post is going to be about JDM cars, so let’s get into it! JDM is a term that everyone has heard of at least once in their life, but what does the acronym really mean? JDM or Japanese Domestic Market refers to cars that are made by Japanese companies, made within the country’s regulations. But what makes these cars so special? Keep reading to find out! For a long time now, JDM cars have been popular in the automotive market around the world. Interestingly enough, Japanese made cars were only introduced to the…
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Imported vs. Domestic – Which One to Go For
For years, many people have questioned it, and many think they found the answers. I am here to tell you today, I have the information you need that will help you make your choice. Many houses across America really only have room for one vehicle on the driveway, which leaves a lot of people scratching their heads, wondering if they made the right decision in the end. First, it is worth noting that the difference between domestic and imported cars really has nothing to do with the countries they come from. Some influences are cultural based,. Some influences are market-based. But any way you look at it, the whole picture…
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Friday Spotlight Feature: Project Cars – A deep dive into what makes the perfect project car
Let’s start with a mini recap of last week, who watched the super bowl?? In case you missed it, the LA Rams won, although it was a close game – 20-23. Better luck next time. But are you still interested in more super bowl after the game? Why not check out the blog post I wrote before this one called Best Car Commercials (Over the Years) From the Super Bowl Let me know what you think on the social media pages or by leaving comments on the post. But enough super bowl talk for now at least, why don’t we get into this week’s post? I promise it will be…
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Infiniti – 2008 G37 (Custom) – Can You Really Make This Car Any Nicer?
Before stepping foot into a vehicle, the history of the vehicle itself is always a good thing to know and keep in mind. So let’s do a mini dive into the origin of the Infiniti G37 coupe. Infiniti first hit the American market in 1990, but obviously the cars they began releasing then were nowhere close to the G37, but everyone has to start somewhere right? Infiniti released their 4th generation of cars in 2007, but took another year before releasing the G37 coupe. The G37 coupe that was released in 2009, was a replacement to the G35 sedan – and although there was some inspiration and credit that’s due…