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Brian Drives Cars

Brian Drives Cars

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Brian Makse is an automotive expert with an insatiable passion for driving and motorsports. A racer and racing team owner, he's driven racetracks worldwide and now shares his knowledge and experiences through popular automotive videos on his YouTube channel. With decades of racing insights and countless miles behind the wheel of everything from supercars to SUVs, Brian brings an adventurous and helpful voice to his new car reviews, driving tips, and racing tales – drawing on his deep expertise and enthusiasm for automotive excellence to inform and entertain auto lovers around the world.Brian Makse
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  • Did BMW Really Teach Toyota How To Make The Supra?
    Jul 13 2025

    BMW helped Toyota build the Supra thinking they'd remain the sophisticated choice, then Toyota developed a manual transmission that made enthusiasts forget the Z4 existed. BMW's response? A $3,500 Handschalter Package that completely re-engineers the Z4 to compete with their own student's homework. This technical deep dive reveals how the teacher became the student in one of automotive history's most fascinating role reversals.

    Our comprehensive engineering analysis exposes the technical differences that create completely different driving experiences from shared foundations. While both cars use BMW's B58 engine, BMW runs 10.2:1 compression with external exhaust manifolds, while Toyota runs 11.0:1 compression with integrated cylinder head design. Toyota pioneered intelligent manual transmission technology with rev-matching, prompting BMW to develop their comprehensive Handschalter Package including auxiliary springs, reinforced anti-roll bars, and recalibrated electronics.

    We examine how Toyota's 109-pound weight advantage and fixed-ratio steering create pure sports car engagement, while BMW's variable-ratio steering and luxury-focused calibration deliver sophisticated grand touring capabilities.

    The episode covers critical engineering differences including compression ratio impacts on power delivery, exhaust manifold architecture effects on turbo response, manual transmission development timelines, suspension geometry differences, and electronic system calibrations. We analyze the price difference between BMW's Z4 M40i Handschalter and Toyota's GR Supra 3.0T, examining value propositions for manual transmission sports car enthusiasts considering their next purchase.

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    18 m
  • The Minimalist Polestar 3 Has Maximalist Tech
    Jul 6 2025

    The 2025 Polestar 3 Launch Edition promises Swedish minimalism but delivers 25 speakers, LiDAR, and 254 TOPS of Nvidia computing power. At $92,000, this electric luxury SUV challenges everything you know about Scandinavian design philosophy. But does all this technology actually make you a better driver?

    In this comprehensive review, we examine Polestar's first SUV through the lens of real driving performance. From the 517-horsepower dual-motor setup with torque vectoring to the occasionally frustrating key fob situation, we test every aspect that matters to driving enthusiasts. The minimalist interior hides maximum complexity, but does Swedish engineering justify BMW iX pricing?

    Our honest assessment covers acceleration testing (0-60 in 4.5 seconds), handling dynamics with the dual-chamber air suspension, and daily usability in real world driving conditions. The Polestar 3 represents a fascinating paradox: minimalist design philosophy meeting maximum technological complexity. Whether you're cross-shopping against the BMW iX, Genesis GV70 Electrified, or Tesla Model X, this review provides insights you won't find elsewhere.

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    20 m
  • Why The $123,500 M4 CS Changes Everything About BMW M Cars
    Jul 5 2025

    2025 BMW M4 CS Review: What BMW Won't Tell You About Modern M Cars

    The BMW M4 CS reveals something BMW doesn't want you to know: they've been holding back their best engineering capabilities in regular M cars to justify premium variants like this $123,500 track-focused monster. After extensive testing, I discovered that the chassis tuning, brake calibration, and suspension geometry in this CS could have been implemented in every M4 from day one – but BMW chose not to give it to you until now.

    This comprehensive review explores exactly what separates the M4 CS from the Competition and whether BMW's tiered engineering strategy makes this the ultimate M4 or just an expensive way to access capabilities you should have had already. The CS makes 543 horsepower from its twin-turbo S58 engine, weighs 77 pounds less than the Competition xDrive, and delivers genuine supercar performance in a daily-drivable package.

    What You'll Discover:

    I break down the real-world ownership experience beyond typical press reviews, including the shocking compromises BMW made (like completely eliminating cup holders), the shared components with M3 CS and M4 CSL that most people never learn about, and why this limited-production model represents either brilliant product strategy or sophisticated customer manipulation. In this episode, you'll find detailed performance testing, interior analysis, and honest assessments of whether the $25,000 premium over M4 Competition delivers meaningful improvements or just exclusive bragging rights.

    Technical Highlights:

    The S58 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six produces 543 hp and 479 lb-ft, launching this 3,902-pound machine to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system includes rear-wheel drive mode for maximum enjoyment, while the adaptive M suspension features CS-specific geometry that transforms handling dynamics. Carbon ceramic brakes, M Carbon bucket seats, and extensive CFRP bodywork justify the weight reduction and premium positioning.

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