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Kiran Menon-

Kiran Menon

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About Kiran Menon

Cars have had a profound impact on Kiran ever since he was a toddler. This grew with age, ballooning to such an extent that he graduated with a degree in automotive engineering and now devotes himself to penning down all things motoring.

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Fuel Fest Japan, Nissan GT-R R34 Skyline
Why The Newly Importable Nissan R34 Skyline Was Worth The Wait For American Gearheads

You can legally import a Nissan R34 Skyline to the U.S from May 2023. Importing an R34 GT-R, however, won't be legal until 2024.

Chevrolet Cars Barn Find Oklahoma
This Chevrolet Barn Find Reveals Amazing Classic Muscle Cars And Pickups Gathering Dust

The treasure trove houses multiple Bel Airs with the rare 409 engine, big-block Chevy C10 pickup trucks, a couple of Cushman motorcycles, and more.

2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat (F1)
How The 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat Saved Dodge, Then Dodge Killed It

The Challenger Hellcat’s debut gave Mopar the momentum it needed when it was struggling behind Ford and GM.

Mystichrome Mustang Ford
What Happens When A YouTuber Tries To Replicate Ford's Rarest Paint Color Ever

Mystichrome was one of the most complex paintjobs ever offered and was even illegal to use without supervision.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
These Awesome Tips Will Change Your Life Forever As A Tesla Model 3 And Y Owner

Here are some obvious and not-so-obvious bits of advice to improve your Model 3 and Model Y ownership experience.

2024 Polestar 4 Interior Side
Here’s Why The 2024 Polestar 4 Has The Most Advanced Car Interior Yet

We reckon the Polestar 4 houses perhaps the most minimalist, eco-friendly and most advanced interior in the entire automotive spectrum.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 C4 Restomod, rear quarter view
This Reimagined C4 Corvette ZR-1 Is The Throwback We’ve Been Waiting For

HotCars Exclusive presents this remastered C4 Corvette ZR-1 as a modern sports car eyeing the neo-retro audience.

El Chapo’s McLaren F1
Here’s What Really Happened To El Chapo’s McLaren F1

El Chapo's McLaren F1 is very much the least documented and the most mysterious of all the F1s in existence.

06 2023 Honda Civic Type R at Nurburgring-2
Why The 2023 Honda Civic Type R Is Slower Than The 2017 Model Around The Nurburgring

Honda’s most powerful production car in the U.S. has set a Nurburgring lap record of 7 minutes 44.881 seconds, (slower by 1 second than before)

Hyundai Kona 2024 EV-2
How The New Hyundai Kona EV Crossover Is As Aerodynamic As The 2024 Toyota Prius

While the 2024 Kona EV and Toyota Prius stand out in their own way, both cars, however, share a key aerodynamic trait.

2020 Shelby GT500 Vs 2022 Challenger Hellcat Drag Race
Watch This Challenger Hellcat And Shelby GT500 Race In An Epic Supercharged V8 Duel

Freedom Street Garage pits the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Shelby GT500 in a 1/4 mile drag race.

Used car prices going down
Why Today’s Inflated Used Car Prices Won’t Return To Normal Anytime Soon

New research indicates the used car situation to likely remain inflated until 2026.

Stock Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 Set A New Quarter Mile Record 2023
Watch This Bone-Stock Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 Set A New 1/4 Mile Record

Prior to this run, the quickest stock C8 Z06 managed 10.51 at 130mph, a tenth faster than GM’s official claim. That record has now been shattered.

2013 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck
Ram
Why Buying A Used 2011-2019 Ram 1500 Will Open A Can Of Worms

These RAM 1500 model years pose serious safety and reliability concerns and are simply not worth the hassle.

Ford Argo AI Self Driving Shut Down $2.7 Billion Loss
Why Ford’s Multibillion-Dollar Self-Driving Investment Was A Complete Failure

Despite once having a valuation of $12.4 billion, Ford announced Argo AI was shutting down. Pulling out of the venture cost Ford $2.7 billion.

2021 Ford F-150 Powerboost Hybrid Pickup Truck
The Real Reason Why America Has Always Loved Bigger Cars

It’s not just about wide open spaces and cheap gasoline, most Americans believe bigger is usually better. Here’s why.

Why Ralph Lauren Has The Most Valuable Car Collection In The US
Here's Why Ralph Lauren's Car Collection Is Worth Over $600 Million

The fashion mogul's impeccable taste in cars is just one of the reasons why he has the most valuable car collection in the US if not the world. 

1993Toyota_Supra 2JZ Engine
This Toyota 2JZ Full Engine Rebuild Explains Perfectly Why Its An Engineering Masterpiece

Donut Media’s recent 2JZ-GTE teardown explains the engineering sorcery behind this JDM masterpiece.

2022-ferrari-296-gtb-interior-dashboard-view
The Real Reason Why Ferrari Supercars Never Offer Touchscreen Infotainment Systems

Ferrari thinks touchscreens are non-essential for their supercars but somehow finds them suitable for the entry-level GT cars.

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Cropped
How Cadillac And Lincoln Lost Their Status As Elite American Luxury Car Brands

Cadillac and Lincoln are struggling to overturn BMW and Mercedes in the luxury car scene. Honestly, both American brands are now playing catch-up.

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