07.02.12
CARSPOTTING ASM (Autobacs) Equipped AP2 S2K
Sometimes you run into modified cars at times that you might not expect… Not too long ago, I went to a friend’s house so we could roll together to a car event. Right as I pulled up onto [...]
06.02.12
DRIVER SEAT Testing The New BF Goodrich Comp2
Those who have been following the @MOTORMAVENS feed on Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter probably already know that I tested out the new BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 tire at California Speedway (Auto [...]
27.01.12
OH SNAP Garage Autohero Datsun 510 Snowed In
This past week, the Pacific Northwest experienced a snow storm which left thousands without power. I was even stranded at home for a little while! I can’t even remember the last time Washington [...]
23.01.12
COVERAGE 'So You Think You Can Stance' Contest
When it comes to car shows, judging criteria is usually based on how the car looks or what kinds of modifications it has. Having attended tons of the same old car shows, our good friend Tony Lee from [...]
20.01.12
CENTER STAGE Tomei Stroker Silvia from Portland
During the 2010 Formula Drift Pro-Am Nationals, up and coming drifter Kyle Pollard from Portland, Oregon earned his Formula D license behind the wheel of a white F20C-powered AE86 Levin – in [...]
18.01.12
DRIVER SEAT B-Spec Mazdaspeed 2 and HPD Fit
Some people get into motorsports because they think that modifying their cars with aftermarket parts will allow them to drive faster. Others prefer to invest their time and money into seat time, [...]
12.12.11
COVERAGE AutoCon Show at El Toro Air Base
AutoCon 2011 turned out to be a pretty fun show – it has grown quite a bit since the last show they had. I drove all the way down from LA to El Toro Airbase in Irvine, CA so that I could start [...]
08.12.11
CENTER STAGE Fifteen52 Volkswagen Jetta Variant
The first time I met Matt Crooke, co-owner of Fifteen52, was on a cold night in Upland, California. We were at a locally-famous restaurant called The Hat, which is known for their great pastrami [...]
05.12.11
COVERAGE HIN LA + Wekfest Hawaii Live Blogging
There were so many great automotive events going on this weekend! As usual, the MotorMavens Crew had to split up in order to check out the best cars at each event. In Southern California, Tamer Omran, [...]