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Jake Thiewes

Fan of all things wheeled. Queso enthusiast. Will badger you to come to the track and get rides and/or HPDE seat time, because everyone deserves to be a slightly better driver.

2020 Hyundai Venue SEL Review: The Accent Hatchback is All Grown Up

July 8, 2024June 8, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
2020 Hyundai Venue Green Apple

Enthusiasts have an odd affinity toward hatchbacks and wagons, in a world where the “average” buyer is more interested in an all-wheel-drive crossover. Until recently, Hyundai has always offered a … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags CVT, hatchback, Hyundai, Hyundai Venue, New Car & Truck Reviews Leave a comment

Plugging In to Sim Racing with Mitch Evans, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Formula E Driver

July 8, 2024May 28, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
Mitch Evans

Several months ago, as the world began to grapple with the unfurling of COVID-19, much of society came to a halt. The racing community, both amateur and professional, was one … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports Tags Formula E, Jaguar, Mitch Evans, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Leave a comment

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Review: Towing With 4 Cylinders

July 8, 2024May 25, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
Sprinter 2500 towing

Cargo vans haven’t been the sexiest segment of the automotive market since, well, ever. But the segment has never been so diverse as it is now, with a mix of … Read more

Categories Trucks and Towing Tags Mercedes Benz, Mercedes Benz Sprinter, New Car & Truck Reviews, towing, van 2 Comments

2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature Review: Turbo Torque Stirs the Soul (Red Crystal)

July 8, 2024May 20, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature rear

Mention “Mazda” to any car person and they’ll likely think of the MX-5 Miata right away. Those in the motorsports world certainly do – Miatas are everywhere, between autocross and … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags Mazda, Mazda CX-5, New Car & Truck Reviews, turbocharged 1 Comment

2020 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Review and Towing Test: Party For One

July 8, 2024May 12, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
2020 4Runner Nightshade towing

Thirty seconds had barely passed before the concierge at my apartment left the front desk and ran outside. “Is this the new 4Runner? I love it! My dad has a … Read more

Categories Trucks and Towing Tags New Car & Truck Reviews, towing, Toyota, Toyota 4Runner 1 Comment

2020 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe Review: Hybrid ‘EQ Boost’ Adds to the Fun

July 8, 2024May 4, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
E53 AMG coupe Blagden Alley

My introduction to the world of AMG variants of Mercedes Benz came from my late roommate, Henry. He owned a 1991 Mercedes Benz 560 SEC that had received a large … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags AMG, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes Benz E-Class, New Car & Truck Reviews 3 Comments

2020 Toyota 86 Hakone Review: It’s Easy Being Green

July 8, 2024April 20, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
IMG 7404

Many know the line “it’s not easy being green,” courtesy of Kermit the Frog. Kermit sings about green being the color of blending in among leaves and other “ordinary things.” … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags New Car & Truck Reviews, Toyota, Toyota 86 1 Comment

News: Mazda Essential Car Care Providing Free Oil Changes and Cleaning to Healthcare Workers, Even if They Don’t Drive Mazdas

July 8, 2024April 15, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
Essential Car Care program

Although many are staying home right now, there are still plenty of people on the roads. Our nation’s healthcare workers are not only essential, they’re exhausted. Mazda has announced the … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports Tags COVID-19, Mazda 1 Comment

2020 Toyota Yaris Hatch Review: What’s (A Little) Old is New Again

July 8, 2024April 10, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback

It may come as a shock to you that I don’t closely follow the evolution of subcompact cars. I keep up with the news, yes, but as one who loves … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags Mazda, New Car & Truck Reviews, Toyota, Toyota Yaris Leave a comment

2020 Ram 2500 Cummins Review: Excellent Towing Companion

July 8, 2024January 27, 2020 by Jake Thiewes
2020 Ram 2500 enclosed trailer

“Oh, this is badass,” was my first thought as I met the delivery driver to receive the keys to the blacked-out 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie, its 6.7 liter Cummins turbodiesel … Read more

Categories Trucks and Towing Tags Cummins, diesel, New Car & Truck Reviews, Ram 2500, Ram Heavy DUty, Ram Trucks, towing 9 Comments
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