Car Culture

24 Twitter Accounts Motorheads Must Follow

How much information can Twitter, or "X" provide within 280 characters? Well, given the immense popularity of the short format social platform, it may seem that it’s not really about the number of words. Instead, catching the eye of the ever-scrolling person is what makes Twitter special. As such, many celebrities, magazines and other publications use Twitter as a way to inform on their ...
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Most Annoying Cost-Cutting Features On Cheap Cars

Manufacturers have done it for decades; purportedly punishing buyers of their economy, or base model cars. You expect fewer features, lower grade interior materials, and overall lower tech in a vehicle with no options added, but some cost cutting measures take it a little too far. Decide to opt for the small engine choice; you get an awkward single exit exhaust on a rear bumper designed for ...
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Evolution of the BMW M3

When it comes to performance cars, little carry the same iconic legacy the BMW M3 does.  A high performance version of the standard 3-Series, the M3 is a product of BMW’s in-house motorsport division, M GmbH.  Although the BMW M3 received some major changes throughout its lifetime, it never lost its status as the benchmark performance sedan/coupe.  Here is how the M3 evolved over the years, ...
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US Auto Museums You Need to Visit

If car shows just aren’t getting it done for you anymore, you need to step up your car culture. Museums offer the chance to get up close to a super rare, incredibly expensive, or historically significant machine that you would never find at your local car show. This summer, make a trip to one of these great automotive museums.   Muscle Car City - Punta Gorda, FL Muscle City is ...
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Best Doomsday Cars

We just love apocalypse movies. Whether its asteroids, zombies, murderous robots, giant murderous robots, or Godzilla, on thing is the same: you need a ride. The exact apocalypse will determine what vehicle you need, but this guide is a good overview for all of them. Hey, that would make a good movie. Zombie Terminator Asteroids…. Maybe not, but these vehicles are still ...
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Top Vehicles that Make You Undateable

Guys have, on occasion, been known to make decisions based on what women think. This is especially true when it comes to spending on your ride. Vehicle choice is usually a declaration of a number of beliefs. For example, a Jeep Wrangler says you aren’t concerned about gas prices, and enjoy your fun. A Prius might say you are a greenie, and/or frugal. Whatever the decision, young single guys ...
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50 Car-Related Baby Names

In this follow-up post to our List of the Top 125 Car-Related Baby Names you'll see an additional 50 baby names derived from car makes or models. If you’re a car guy or gal who is expecting a child, then odds are you’ve entertained the idea of naming your baby with a car related name. This is not at all uncommon. If you’re serious about it, then you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a ...
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The 8 Best Roads in America

Great roads can make something as boring as commuting into an adventure you look forward to, no matter how many times you take that stretch of road. From beautiful scenic routes to technically challenging twisty drives, here are America’s greatest roads.   Pacific Coast Highway Technically California State Route 1, the Pacific Coast Highway covers 650 miles of California’s best ...
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Bucket List Experiences for the Gearhead

As an automotive enthusiast, there are some things you just have to do in your life. Whether doing it yourself, or just spectating, a lot of the items on this list are fun even for non-car people. Here are a few things you must do at some point in your lifetime.   Road Trip Great road trips can be the epic stuff of legends. Be sure to properly prepare beforehand, as a poorly ...
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10 Cars with Accurate Stereotypes

Some cars are blank slates that are whatever their drivers want them to be. A Toyota Corolla can be as mild as grandma’s church commuter, or an older one can be an overpowered tire shredding drift hero. A Camaro can be a brutal high-tech road racer, or a trailer park trawling mullet mobile. Other cars come with what seems like a built-in stereotype, and it’s usually the derogatory kind. ...
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