Articles by Christopher Smith

Why Are People Losing Their Marbles Over The 2018 Ford Mustang?
Here's a brief opinion on the slightly-changed-for-2018 Mustang through the eyes of a Mustang owner in America

10 Cars To Watch At Barrett-Jackson In January
Whether you love or hate Barrett-Jackson, there’s definitely some awesome autos crossing the Scottsdale auction block for 2017
The Night Before Christmas: A Petrolhead Take On The Festive Tale
Gather around the rocking chair everyone, and I’ll share with you a holiday tale of cars, speed, and a little bit of magic. Or sheer lunacy. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference

Why I Don’t Want A Car With Crazy Horsepower
Do you want a fun-to-drive car or just big horsepower? Because they aren’t mutually exclusive

5 Reasons Why It’s Time For Diesel Cars To Die
The time of the diesel engine is over. The age of electric has begun...

5 Awesome Used Cars You Can Buy For The Price Of A Single BMW M2
The BMW M2 is an exceptional performer, but for its current sticker price you could have a neat-o fleet of fun rides

7 Cars For Fighting The Forces Of Darkness
It’s time everyone knew the truth about evil, the brave warriors who fight the good fight, and the vehicles they use to save the world. Seriously...

Would You Rather Have A New Focus RS Or This 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale?
Every time I start to love the new Focus RS, I see something like this beautiful low-mile Lancia that makes me question everything

Behind The Scenes With Team Toyota At The Rally America 2016 Final
Stage rally puts man and machine to the test. After enduring eight events in the Rally America championship, Toyota and its Rally RAV4 made a believer out of me

Toyota's New Rally Supercar Is...A RAV4?
Toyota could beat Ford in the Rally America Championship with a sort-of stock RAV4 SUV

10 Dumb Things People Say To Sell Crap Cars
I'm all for trying to sell your ride, but at least do it with some semblance of decency and intelligence...

5 Totally Legit Ways To Survive A Mustang Encounter
Mustangs won’t stop crashing. So I came up with this nifty guide to help us all survive the carnage

Remembering Brock Yates: Outspoken Journalist, Purveyor Of Performance, Automotive Legend
Brock Yates passed away October 5 at the age of 82, but his mark in the automotive world will endure for generations.

The 7 Greatest Analog Supercars Of All Time
Modern performance machines are amazeballs. But there's something to be said for seasoning over technology.

Fuel Prices Are About To Surge, Yet Americans Continue To Buy Trucks In Record Numbers
Pickup trucks and big SUVs are still kings in the USA, despite lackluster improvements in fuel economy. Apparently a few months of cheap petrol is all it takes for people to forget a global financial collapse and six years of recovery

I Drove 3300 Miles In A 1995 Mustang GT Convertible And It Was Awesome
No people or curbs were harmed during this road trip. Seriously, I didn’t hit one single person. And oh yeah, it was crazy fun with a few surprises along the way.

4 Less Expensive Alternatives To Iconic Cars
Don’t have the cash to buy your dream car? Don't lose faith - there are other options and they aren't exactly terrible

Fiero Or A JDM-Swapped Celica Supra: Which Is The Better Winter Beater?
Winter is coming, so it’s time I prepared by finding the worst winter beaters imaginable. Except I think these two cars might actually be quite good, or at the very least, quite entertaining

8 Tempting Alternatives To A New Ford Focus RS
There’s nothing wrong with lusting after one of the hottest hot hatches of all time. But there are some seriously amazing secondhand rides you can score for the same cash

I Survived A Massive Mustang Gathering - Here’s What I Learned
I capped a crazy month of Mustang travels with 1000 other Mustangs at a bonkers meet. Yes it was awesome, but I also had a few surprises

7 Iconic Cars That Get Too Much Hype
Nobody likes crap cars that get overhyped, but there’s another side to this: Too much hype can actually ruin truly great cars. We can’t let that happen!

Could The FBI’s Investigation Into FCA Spell The End For Dealerships As We Know Them?
I take a pseudo conspiracy-theorist look at the current FCA sales debacle and see potential for long-overdue change in the dealership model

6 Bonkers Race Series You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Competition is good for the soul, no matter what form it takes - just take a look at these crazy race series and you'll see what we mean

I Don’t Like Nascar, But I Still Miss The Action
Don't ever base your racing opinions by what you see on the TV - motorsport is all about experiencing it in person
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