Articles by Christopher Smith

5 Reasons To Build A Bonkers Turbo Diesel Pickup
In the face of all the diesel controversy from Volkswagen’s creative take on emissions testing, now might be a good time to talk about the stupid fun that can be had with diesel power

You Could Own This Supercar Slaying V12 Mercedes S600 For Less Than $20k
Maintaining an older German super sedan can be more expensive than a divorce. But if you find the right one, the ownership experience can be just as rewarding

5 Cars You Must Never Drop An LS V8 Into
LS swaps are all the rage, primarily because they're cheap, powerful, and plentiful. But to the enthusiasts of the world, we implore you: choose character over horsepower, and let these iconic rides live in peace

We Attended One Of The World's Largest Mustang Shows And It Was Incredible
What's it like to hang out with Mustang owners in a legendary petrolhead destination for one of the largest Mustang gatherings in the world? Come along with us to the 9th annual Sturgis Mustang Rally

3 'Murican Sport Sedans That Put The Germans in Their Place
Germany has long set the bar for sport sedans, but now America has caught up. To be fair, though, America was never really that far behind in the first place, and as these second-hand comparisons show, there are some significant weaknesses in the German front lines

You Could Own This Ferrari Daytona Spyder (Replica) For Just $20k
With the scant few actual Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Spyders selling for well into the millions, going for a nice replica is as close as most people will ever get to owning this legend. And this one caught our attention

You Could Own This 500bhp Viper V10-Engined Muscle Truck For The Price Of An Eco Hatchback
If the only thing that's been stopping you buying that Dodge Viper is the fact it doesn't have somewhere to store flat pack furniture or dead animals you've shot in your garden, boy do we have the truck for you

Help Me Find My Next Cheap Project Car
My one-of-a-kind Mercury Sable SHO wagon is now sold, and apparently, so are all the other cheap cars I was going to replace it with. Help me find a new cheap car project before I do something stupid and by an AMC Gremlin!

5 Reasons To Love Old Used Cars
Modern cars are technological wonders of power and precision. But there's still something to be said for loving an old ride and bringing it back to life...

6 Automatic-Only Cars We Wish Were Manual
Manual transmission cars in the US are as rare as an honest politician. Horsepower is good, but we'd love a chance to have some fun rowing gears with these auto-only machines.
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3 Cars That Epitomise Crappy American Car Stereotypes
The current crop of 'Murican performance motors give their European and Japanese rivals a run for their money, but it's not always been that way. These three vehicles help explain where all those crappy American car stereotypes came from

4 Muscle Car Alternatives For $3500
There's nothing wrong with owning a Mustang or Camaro, but sometimes you just need something a little different. Here are a few rides to satisfy the rear-wheel drive V8 cravings we all get...

3 Reasons Why Owning A Sleeper Car Is Awesome
Owning a sleeper can be a love/hate relationship. We've already discussed the hate, so let's see why sneaky speed is so much damn fun

6 Used Cars In The US That Will Make You Money
Don't let depreciation get you down; these US-market cars are perfect for short-term love affairs or long-term relationships. And if you play your cards right, you'll come out a few dollars richer in the process!

5 Sub-$2k 'Cheap Car Challenges' For US Petrolheads
Cheap cars have character, and for less than $2000 there are all kinds of adventures to be had. Roll up your sleeves and bust out the wrenches - it's time for a cheap car challenge

6 Awesome Imports Now Ready For American Shores
Import laws in the U.S. require a 25-year waiting period to purchase autos unmodified from their original overseas specs. That's a long time, but these six machines are finally ready (or almost ready) and absolutely worth the wait

3 Reasons Why Owning A Sleeper Car Sucks
Everyone loves sleepers, but for people like me who own one, it's not as awesome as it seems. Here's why owning a sleeper can really suck...
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