Welcome back to the mailbag, where this week someone questions the timeline of the death of the internal combustion engine. Will gas-powered cars really be banned? Send me your questions! Question Hi Mike. Love the articles. I’ve noticed you’ve been pointing out a lot of good deals on electric cars because they aren’t selling. I’ve…
Gas-powered cars aren’t going anywhere
The self-driving car is doomed
This week, it’s a question about the anti-christ of Machines With Souls – the self-driving car. Email me! Question Hey Mike. I’ve seen a lot of news articles recently tout that AI is getting better all the time, and a car that can drive itself (that consumers can buy) is coming soon. Curious about your…
Daily drivers that won’t bore you to death
We’re back with a question on the daily driver. Do they need to be the automotive equivalent of lukewarm oatmeal? Email me! Question Hi Mike. I love reading the articles! My question is about your recent 530i review. You seemed to like it, but isn’t a car like that “anti-soul”? I’m looking for a daily…
Tips for your first HPDE event
Mail’s here! We’re talking track time, HPDE (high-performance driving events), and what it all entails. Will be a fun one. Email me! Question Mike – taking my E46 M3 to my first HPDE track event at NJMP (New Jersey Motorsports Park- Mike), and wondering if you have tips or suggestions for a first-timer? I’ve come…
The best cars for car dads
Ugh, I know. The headline reads like one of those ads at the bottom of this site. But listen, I’m a dad (and I like cars), and it can be hard to start a family and maintain the driving flame. So here are some of the best cars for car dads, all things considered. Email…
The good (and bad) of car sponsorship
Sometimes I’ll receive multiple emails on a similar topic, and given the fact that we just saw a lot of builds at MPACT, I’ve decided to answer a big one. How do you obtain car sponsorship? I’ll explain, with all the good and bad that comes along with it. As always, email me. Question Hi…
Future classics that will rise in value (and some that won’t)
This week, I get an email about future classics, and the cars that should be “saved”. Email me! Question Hey Mike (hey – Mike), I saw a post from Doug DeMuro about future classics of cars made in the 2010s, and I’m wondering if you agree with him? What are your future classics? Gotta be…
BMW Service Sucks
This week, the mailbag is suspended, sort of. You see, I have a problem with BMW Service. It’s not “luxury” any more. Think they care? What’s happened to BMW Service? Gong! Yea, you know that sound. Let me play it for you again. Ready? Gong! Did your butt just pucker up? “What’s wrong?!” In my…
What the hell is a BMW LCI update?
This week, it’s a phrase every BMW fan loves to talk about – LCI. Great if you have it, sad face if you don’t. Still true? Bring your questions to my inbox! Question Mike – I saw a bunch of images floating around the internet that shows the G80 M3 with an LCI facelift. What…
Shhh, EVs aren’t selling…
Surprise! Electric cars aren’t selling, including the BMW iX. Just how bad is it? Send your questions! Question Mike, I’ve seen a bunch of news regarding dealer inventory for EVs getting backed up for months, big discounts, etc. Should I buy one? Seems tempting. Why doesn’t anyone want them? Am I missing something? – Jenn…
No one cares that drag racing is dead
Of course I did not close down Atco dragway, but the timing is interesting, so let’s find out what happened to drag racing. Email me! Question Mike, you managed to close down Atco! But this isn’t the first time I’m hearing of a race track closing. How come drag racing is dying? Do you think…
The fallout from Kies Motorsports auto show
I’d like to believe that by now, you’re aware that I always write the truth, be it a car review, working with a shop, or attending an event. But the responses I received on social media and email should warrant some explanations in regards to the Kies Motorsports Auto Show, so let’s explore. Email me!…