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.
It’s not easy to be on the other side of the camera
Can you save the soul of a wrecked exotic car? This shop says yes
Every Sunday, I come out with a fun little article called Talk Me Out Of It, and it involves me picking up some random used fun car for sale that we all just know will be trouble. It’s always a gamble – do you want a Ferrari with a history that resembles your teenager’s diary?…
Talk Me Out Of It: The Doug DeMuro vs Larry Kosilla Edition
It’s a social media battle in this Talk Me Out of It when I pit a Ford GT against a 911 GT3 RS. Whose favorite will come out on top?
PPF is a waste of money
This week, I may trigger you. The question is about Paint Protection Film (PPF). Do we really need it? Email me your questions! Question I just bought an 2019 M5 in black sapphire metallic. This is not my daily driver. I know I need to do paint correction and ceramic coating, but I’m on the…
Friday Mailbag: PPF vs ceramic coating
What’s the difference between installing Paint Protection Film (PPF) and simply applying a ceramic coating? I explain in this week’s mailbag. Send questions if you got ’em! Question Hi Mike. I’m picking up my M3 in Germany (cool! – MD), and driving it back to the UK. Do I need to apply a PPF or…
Friday Mailbag: Making automotive content
Friday already? Indeed. This week, I help a young reader who wants to make automotive content, and the return of reviews. If you’d like to participate, drop me a question at mike@machineswithsouls.com. As always, you’ll remain anonymous. Question Hey! Are more car reviews coming soon? I’ve really enjoyed the ones so far! – Jim Answer…
Exotic cars make no sense
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?
One year review with my G80 M3
September marked the one-year anniversary of owning my G80 M3. How’s it doing, and what have I learned about what might be BMW’s best M3 yet.
Friday Mailbag: BMW Allocations, and tips from AMMO NYC
My inbox has been flooding, thank you for all the questions! This week, it’s a question on BMW allocations, and a special tip from AMMO NYC. Happy Friday! If you’d like to participate, drop me a question at mike@machineswithsouls.com. And don’t worry, you’ll remain anonymous. This week’s (first) question Can someone determine how many BMW…
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo shows it has a soul
Can the 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo live up to the vaunted badge on the trunk, despite its electric powertrain? I test one to find out.
How to build a dream BMW garage
I convert my unfinished two-car garage into a clean and modern space for my M3 and X3. See the steps needed to make a dream BMW garage.
How to light paint a car with gels
I head to the AMMO NYC garage to user my light painting a car skills on a Lamborghini with light gels. Learn how I do it, step by step.