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The SEMA Show is always one of the biggest events in the automotive aftermarket, but has it changed for better or worse?

Nick and Matt break down the modern lineup of enthusiast sedans—from heavy hitters like the Honda Civic Type R and Acura Integra Type S to the best performance 4-doors on the market today.

How far should you go when modifying your car? Is an OEM+ build the perfect balance of factory styling and tasteful upgrades, or is going fully custom with aftermarket parts the best way to build something truly unique? Is there even really a correct answer?

Matt and Nick talk about why project cars are almost never truly complete. As new technology, new parts, and new ideas come along, there’s always something else you could add, upgrade, replace, or improve.

Matt and Nick talk about why project cars are almost never truly complete. As new technology, new parts, and new ideas come along, there’s always something else you could add, upgrade, replace, or improve.

Matt and Nick break down why lightweight sports cars like the Mazda Miata and Honda S2000 often deliver more SMILES PER MILE than high-horsepower beasts like the Toyota Supra or Dodge Hellcat.

When the movie hit theaters in 2001, it didn't just become a blockbuster—it introduced an entire generation to a world of cars, tuning, racing, wheels, and underground car culture.

Nick and Matt discuss the resurgence of compact performance trucks and why enthusiasts are excited again. From icons like the GMC Syclone and Ford SVT Lightning to Ford's new Maverick Lobo & 300T, we explore what's driving the renewed interest in fun, practical trucks.

We're talking about the state of American muscle cars in 2026. Despite changing regulations and the industry's shift toward electrification, manufacturers like Dodge and Ford are still delivering high-horsepower performance cars that keep the muscle car spirit alive.

We debate some of the most iconic Japanese performance cars ever built and decide which ones are actually underrated, which ones have become overrated, and which models deserve a second look.