I am not an automotive designer. I did, however, stay at a Holiday Inn in Wolfsburg, Germany. You know, the home of Volkswagen. It wasn’t an express because I don’t think those exist in Europe. Also, it was a Best Western. All of this is to say I am nowhere near qualified to evaluate the … Continue reading Total Eclipse of the Heart
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How to Premium Your Cheap Base Model in Three Easy Steps
Life is all about image, right? Well maybe not but if you are shallow enough and believe that beauty is only skin deep there are three easy steps to premium your base model vehicle on the outside that work wonders. (1) Tint them windows. Not only is tinting freaking sweet, like Vin Diesel and Paul … Continue reading How to Premium Your Cheap Base Model in Three Easy Steps
Why Does Your Toyota Smell Like a Fart?
We are back! And-as you can tell by the title of this article-with quality content!!! YES! Three exclamation points. Get on up Racers it's sulfur surfing time! It was 2004 and I had just enlisted in the service. Like most I was wide eyed and full of optimism. Scratch that I was cynical, probably more … Continue reading Why Does Your Toyota Smell Like a Fart?
Hoon, Kill, Collect 22 May 17
Last week introduced you to our first daily feature called "Hoon, Kill, Collect" an automotive take on F**k, kill, marry. While it wasn't a big success we here at Soap Box Racer are mostly dedicated and without further adieu here is your second installment. Adieu... that's French, I smell a theme coming on! You choose!
F**k, Kill, Marry
If you’re an adult and live on planet earth there is a 67.667, repeating of course, chance you are aware of the game “Fuck, Kill, Marry.” In the same vein of Cards Against Humanity, it is best played intoxicated and in large groups so that the revelations spouted from your foul, both figurative and … Continue reading F**k, Kill, Marry
We Need to Talk About Automotive Advertisements
In the past I’ve expressed my derision for the Liberty Mutual vehicle insurance advertisements. These “real people” telling stories of how they wrecked their car being imbecilic and somehow it is the insurance company that is “stupid” or “dumb” because they, as a consumer, fail to understand how things with cars work. Things like: everything, … Continue reading We Need to Talk About Automotive Advertisements
Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Ford Fusion
When taking work trips I often get rental cars. This car did not come from a work trip but was attached to the tail end of one. I rented it personally to visit family while getting a free ride, through work, to the east coast. Previously I had a 2017 Nissan Sentra, compliments of the … Continue reading Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Ford Fusion
What is the most 90’s car?
I may date myself a little here but I’ve been thinking about the 1990s. A decade that brought us pizza everything and Crystal Pepsi. Clearly the winner of all decades… ever. But what car best represents the 1990s? That got me thinking about every decade since the invention of the automated horseless carriage mobile. … Continue reading What is the most 90’s car?
Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Nissan Sentra S
Driving this vehicle was one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life… and I’ve been through the gas chamber twice. I have the privilege of occasionally traveling for business reasons. When I do my company pays for a rental car. They even splurge on the compact over the subcompact model. I was told at … Continue reading Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Nissan Sentra S