Cars for the Culture: the BBS Boys Cheesesteak Run

A few signs indicate an approaching warm season in Philadelphia: long lines of neighborhood kids eagerly waiting outside water ice shops, the constant buzzing of dirt bikes tearing up the asphalt, all while people cruise around with their windows down, blasting music and taking in a much-welcomed mixture of the sun’s heat and a comfortable cool breeze. But for the BBS Boys, a tri-state area-based car club, the official kick-off for spring and summer starts with their annual Cheesesteak Run meet. Since 2022, hundreds of extensively modified classic import luxury sedans and sports cars gather at the Belmont Plateau to celebrate a bygone … Continue reading Cars for the Culture: the BBS Boys Cheesesteak Run →

The 2026 Hyundai Kona Loses Its Smile

Change isn’t always a good thing, and that partially applies to the 2026 Hyundai Kona. While the latest generation of the popular subcompact SUV gains various welcomed upgrades over the previous model, it sadly loses the small remnants of its fun in the process. The 2026 Kona uses an updated version of Hyundai and Kia’s jointly developed K-platform, currently used and shared between the two manufacturers’ compact sedans and crossovers such as the Seltos, Niro and Elantra. The new chassis complements a fresh look, as Hyundai brings its futuristic cyberpunk-inspired design motifs from its IONIQ electric vehicle line to the Kona, exemplified by LED bar front and rear taillights, aggressive wheel arches and sharp body lines. Though the edgier cues work well on … Continue reading The 2026 Hyundai Kona Loses Its Smile →

The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance: Terrifying, in a Great Way

I'm afraid of things that many deem simple, but what I fear most are roller coasters. It's not because of the height, and I don't mind the speed either; what gets to me is the feeling. You know, that feeling--the drop. When your stomach feels like it's caving in on itself. I can’t stand it. … Continue reading The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance: Terrifying, in a Great Way →