Special Features Archives | Machines With Souls

It’s not easy to be on the other side of the camera

I visit AMMO NYC and J&B Bodyworks to make some automotive content from the other side of the lens. It’s not as easy as it looks.

In 2021, 7,485 pedestrians were killed by cars in the United States. This is the story of how my wife almost became another statistic.

My first book, Manhattan Machines: Capturing Cars In The City That Hates Them, is available for purchase now!

Are BMW engines really that bad? One owner found an old article and asks if its still true. The answer may surprise you.

is modifying your car really doing anything, or is the aftermarket industry just taking advantage? I grab a beautiful BMW F80 M3 to find out.

What’s the point of exotic cars like the McLaren Elva? All they do is sit in warehouses, never to be driven. Is there a better way?

The BMW S63 V-8 in the M5 is an amazing piece of engineering, so why is BMW giving up on the ICE just as it’s getting really good?

With the recent death of BMW’s most exotic engine, I take a look back at the V-12 with a classic E38 7 Series.

Is BMW CCA membership worth it? Find out if CCA membership is for you, along with some reasons for and against joining.

I head into the pits with my lens to find out what goes on in a Formula Drift event. It’s one of the most unique motorsport events yet.

I head out to Thermal, California for a shoot at the BMW Performance Center West. Expect lots of sun, lots of cars, and lots of BMWs.

Take a tour of the BMW M4 GT4 in Thermal, California, as the BMW Performance Driving School gives access to the fastest M4 yet.