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  • Formula 1 in 2024: The Season That Redefined Uncertainty

    Formula 1 in 2024: The Season That Redefined Uncertainty

    The 2024 Formula 1 season will go down as one of the most unpredictable and exciting years in F1 history. From an intense battle at the front that saw seven different race winners to shocking developments off the track, the sport was shaken to its core. A new constructors’ champion emerged, driver changes created seismic

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  • Werke Magazine is Proving that Print isn’t Dead

    Werke Magazine is Proving that Print isn’t Dead

    In an era where digital media is designed to be consumed quickly and forgotten just as fast, Werke Magazine exemplifies quality, passion, and attention to detail. It isn’t just another automotive publication—it is an experience, a tangible artifact, and a love letter to BMW enthusiasts. With a deep focus on the German brand’s history, engineering,

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  • Kia Telluride: Best Option For the Money or Best Option?

    Kia Telluride: Best Option For the Money or Best Option?

    The Late Brake has purchased a new roadtrip rig. After years of battling issues with my 2020 VW Tiguan SE R-Line and a transmission related lawsuit, I finally made the decision to move on to something more reliable, practical, and honestly better quality. I know, I know, this is an enthusiast page and should reflect

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  • Project E21 Part 1: The Beginning of My Descend into Madness

    Project E21 Part 1: The Beginning of My Descend into Madness

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by classic BMWs. There’s something about their design, simplicity, and focus on driving that sets them apart from the rest. I regrettable sold an e30 1991 318is about 12 years ago for $1200 and it has haunted me since. About 8 years ago I was

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  • SEMA Spotlight: BBI Autosport’s Type-99

    SEMA Spotlight: BBI Autosport’s Type-99

    In the world of high-performance Porsche builds, few names command the level of respect and admiration that BBI Autosport does. Based in Huntington Beach, California, BBI Autosport has carved a reputation as one of the premier Porsche builders and tuners, known for their meticulous engineering and innovative approach to performance. With roots in motorsport and

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  • SEMA Spotlight: S Klub LA’s C63s Red Pig Tribute

    SEMA Spotlight: S Klub LA’s C63s Red Pig Tribute

    Los Angeles-based S Klub LA has carved a niche for itself by creating some of the most imaginative and visually stunning automotive builds in the world. With a passion for blending classic car design with modern performance, S Klub LA is known for taking iconic vehicles and reinterpreting them in ways that pay homage to

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  • An Amateur at SEMA: My First-Time Attending

    An Amateur at SEMA: My First-Time Attending

    Attending SEMA for the first time is an unforgettable experience for any car enthusiast, and it was no different for me. As someone who’s followed the automotive world closely and always admired the insane builds, innovations, and creativity that emerge from this annual event, actually being there in person was surreal. Imagine stepping into an

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  • SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Evolve Automotive’s P65 Swapped 1M

    SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Evolve Automotive’s P65 Swapped 1M

    Every year, SEMA showcases groundbreaking builds from some of the most creative minds in the automotive world. But this year, Evolve Automotive’s P65-swapped BMW 1M was truly a showstopper. Known for their precision engineering and high-performance builds, Evolve Automotive took what was already a cult favorite—the BMW 1M—and transformed it into a motorsport-inspired masterpiece by

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  • SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Toyota Unveils GR86 WRC Tribute

    SEMA 2024 Spotlight: Toyota Unveils GR86 WRC Tribute

    Attending SEMA 2024 was a sensory overload of automotive passion and innovation, but one car that truly stood out was Toyota’s GR86 Rally Legacy Concept. This wasn’t just another concept car on display; it was a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic rally cars in Toyota’s history—the Castrol-liveried Celica GT-Four, which dominated the

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  • Kia’s Returns to SEMA 2024 With Adventure in It’s Sights

    Kia’s Returns to SEMA 2024 With Adventure in It’s Sights

    There’s a certain magic that comes with attending your first live concept car release, especially at an event as electrifying as the SEMA Show. As an automotive enthusiast, I’ve watched countless unveilings online, but being there in person, in the bustling, high-energy atmosphere of SEMA, was a whole different experience. Standing among journalists, influencers, and

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