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.
Latest Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.