Brian Makse

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You’re here because you’re tired of car content and you want driving content. This channel is for people who notice the difference between fast and good. I focus on what matters at the wheel: feedback, control, traction behavior, damping, brake confidence, transmission logic, and what all of that means in the real world. If that’s what you came for, welcome. Subscribe if you want reviews that are earned on the road, not rehearsed from a press release.

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McLaren 750S Review: The Last "Real" Supercar Left?

McLaren 750S Review: The Last "Real" Supercar Left? Brian Makse

2.9K views - 14 hours ago

Physics vs. Hype: The $38,000 Miata Reality Check | 2025 Mazda MX-5 Club Review

Physics vs. Hype: The $38,000 Miata Reality Check | 2025 Mazda MX-5 Club Review Brian Makse

20.7K views - 1 day ago

The $205,000 Performance Paradox | 2025 Range Rover Sport P635 SV Edition Two

The $205,000 Performance Paradox | 2025 Range Rover Sport P635 SV Edition Two Brian Makse

4.5K views - 1 week ago

Better Than The V6? | 2026 Genesis G70 2.5T Prestige Review

Better Than The V6? | 2026 Genesis G70 2.5T Prestige Review Brian Makse

7.2K views - 1 week ago

2026 Toyota Prius PHEV Review: Faster, Heavier, Worse?

2026 Toyota Prius PHEV Review: Faster, Heavier, Worse? Brian Makse

15.5K views - 2 weeks ago

Did Toyota Just Make the Premium GR Corolla Irrelevant?

Did Toyota Just Make the Premium GR Corolla Irrelevant? Brian Makse

29.1K views - 2 weeks ago

The $35k Mechanical Anomaly. (Better Than a Civic Si?) 2026 Jetta GLI Review

The $35k Mechanical Anomaly. (Better Than a Civic Si?) 2026 Jetta GLI Review Brian Makse

46.1K views - 3 weeks ago

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro: Legitimate Hardware vs The Weight Penalty

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro: Legitimate Hardware vs The Weight Penalty Brian Makse

2K views - 3 weeks ago

Don't Buy The Wrong Cadillac Vistiq

Don't Buy The Wrong Cadillac Vistiq Brian Makse

12.2K views - 4 weeks ago

The 1987 560SL: The Truth About 'German Engineering'

The 1987 560SL: The Truth About 'German Engineering' Brian Makse

9.6K views - 4 weeks ago

Why You Should Buy This V8 Before It’s Illegal: 2025 Lexus IS 500

Why You Should Buy This V8 Before It’s Illegal: 2025 Lexus IS 500 Brian Makse

59.6K views - 1 month ago

Stop Buying M3s. The 2026 BMW M340i Is Better.

Stop Buying M3s. The 2026 BMW M340i Is Better. Brian Makse

130.6K views - 1 month ago

Don't Buy the Wrong Honda Accord Hybrid (Save $4,300)

Don't Buy the Wrong Honda Accord Hybrid (Save $4,300) Brian Makse

38.7K views - 1 month ago

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: Nobody Shops This Right

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: Nobody Shops This Right Brian Makse

147.4K views - 1 month ago

Everyone is wrong about the 2026 Honda Civic Si.

Everyone is wrong about the 2026 Honda Civic Si. Brian Makse

122.1K views - 1 month ago

The $158,000 Mistake?

The $158,000 Mistake? Brian Makse

82.4K views - 1 month ago

The 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Has A Problem (Real World MPG)

The 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Has A Problem (Real World MPG) Brian Makse

13.6K views - 1 month ago

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Review: 615HP, 3.3s 0-60

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Review: 615HP, 3.3s 0-60 Brian Makse

11.8K views - 1 month ago

Why Mazda "Ruins" the Automatic MX-5 (It’s Not Just the Shifter)

Why Mazda "Ruins" the Automatic MX-5 (It’s Not Just the Shifter) Brian Makse

4K views - 1 month ago

Mazda MX-5 Automatic Review: The Honest Truth

Mazda MX-5 Automatic Review: The Honest Truth Brian Makse

35.5K views - 2 months ago

The Bold Move: Honda's Decision to Keep the V6 in the 2026 Passport TrailSport

The Bold Move: Honda's Decision to Keep the V6 in the 2026 Passport TrailSport Brian Makse

119.3K views - 2 months ago

2025 Lincoln Navigator: 7 Things Lincoln Won't Tell You

2025 Lincoln Navigator: 7 Things Lincoln Won't Tell You Brian Makse

1.7K views - 2 months ago

Mazda Just Built the Perfect Sports Car

Mazda Just Built the Perfect Sports Car Brian Makse

93K views - 2 months ago

6 Things You NEED to Know About the 2025 VW ID.Buzz Before You Buy

6 Things You NEED to Know About the 2025 VW ID.Buzz Before You Buy Brian Makse

6.5K views - 2 months ago

Why The Mazda CX-30 Drives Better Than $50,000 Crossovers

Why The Mazda CX-30 Drives Better Than $50,000 Crossovers Brian Makse

51.5K views - 2 months ago

2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition: BMW and Porsche's Worst Nightmare

2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition: BMW and Porsche's Worst Nightmare Brian Makse

24.3K views - 2 months ago

7 Things VW Won't Tell You About the 2025 GTI

7 Things VW Won't Tell You About the 2025 GTI Brian Makse

16.6K views - 2 months ago

2025 Lincoln Navigator: $113K SUV That Won't Let You Drive It

2025 Lincoln Navigator: $113K SUV That Won't Let You Drive It Brian Makse

3.2K views - 2 months ago

Is the $385,000 Mustang GTD Better Than Ford's Own Race Car?

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Is the $385,000 Mustang GTD Better Than Ford's Own Race Car? Brian Makse and Lasco Ford

5.7K views - 2 months ago

The VW Golf R: 7 Things Dealers Won't Tell You Before You Spend $50K

The VW Golf R: 7 Things Dealers Won't Tell You Before You Spend $50K Brian Makse

30.3K views - 2 months ago

VW Golf R: 328HP Daily Driver Reality Check

VW Golf R: 328HP Daily Driver Reality Check Brian Makse

57.5K views - 2 months ago

2026 Hyundai NEXO: The Fuel Cell Future Is Here

2026 Hyundai NEXO: The Fuel Cell Future Is Here Brian Makse

2.4K views - 3 months ago

2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X: 6 Things Nissan Won't Tell You

2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X: 6 Things Nissan Won't Tell You Brian Makse

11.2K views - 3 months ago

The Nissan Armada PRO-4X Shouldn't Feel This Good—Here's Why It Does

The Nissan Armada PRO-4X Shouldn't Feel This Good—Here's Why It Does Brian Makse

14.3K views - 3 months ago

2026 IONIQ 6 N Review: Half the Price of Porsche Taycan

2026 IONIQ 6 N Review: Half the Price of Porsche Taycan Brian Makse

32.7K views - 3 months ago

2025 VW GTI Review: 273 LB-FT Through FWD (How?!)

2025 VW GTI Review: 273 LB-FT Through FWD (How?!) Brian Makse

21.6K views - 3 months ago

8 Things To Know About The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Before You Buy

8 Things To Know About The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Before You Buy Brian Makse

44.5K views - 3 months ago

50 MPG Shouldn't Be This Much Fun: 2025 Elantra Hybrid Review

50 MPG Shouldn't Be This Much Fun: 2025 Elantra Hybrid Review Brian Makse

9.6K views - 3 months ago

2026 RAV4: Toyota Ended Gas Forever and Here's Why That's Good

2026 RAV4: Toyota Ended Gas Forever and Here's Why That's Good Brian Makse

7.8K views - 3 months ago

This 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Breaks Every Efficiency Rule

This 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Breaks Every Efficiency Rule Brian Makse

30.6K views - 3 months ago

2026 Kia Sportage Review: Better Than $80K German SUVs?

2026 Kia Sportage Review: Better Than $80K German SUVs? Brian Makse

37.5K views - 3 months ago

2025 Ford Expedition Review: They Fixed the Unfixable

2025 Ford Expedition Review: They Fixed the Unfixable Brian Makse

60.3K views - 4 months ago

Canada Gets the 2026 BMW 540i That America Never Will

Canada Gets the 2026 BMW 540i That America Never Will Brian Makse

8.2K views - 4 months ago

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Solves Tesla's Biggest Problem

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Solves Tesla's Biggest Problem Brian Makse

7.5K views - 4 months ago

2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: Finally, a Hybrid That Doesn't Hate Driving

2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: Finally, a Hybrid That Doesn't Hate Driving Brian Makse

118.1K views - 4 months ago

2025 Huyndai Santa Cruz XRT: The Most Confused Vehicle Ever

2025 Huyndai Santa Cruz XRT: The Most Confused Vehicle Ever Brian Makse

6.9K views - 4 months ago

2025 Ford Mustang GT: America's Final V8 Pony Car?

2025 Ford Mustang GT: America's Final V8 Pony Car? Brian Makse

6.8K views - 4 months ago

Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona EV Just a $43K Appliance?

Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona EV Just a $43K Appliance? Brian Makse

3.2K views - 4 months ago

2026 Toyota Crown Platinum: $57K Hybrid vs Mustang GT Torque

2026 Toyota Crown Platinum: $57K Hybrid vs Mustang GT Torque Brian Makse

15.2K views - 4 months ago

Acura's Big Bet: Can the 2025 ADX Redefine the Brand? Brian Makse

3.6K views - 5 months ago

2025 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line: Why Does This Cost $40,000 Now?

2025 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line: Why Does This Cost $40,000 Now? Brian Makse

14K views - 5 months ago

2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: The $300k Hand Built Paradox

2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: The $300k Hand Built Paradox Brian Makse

26.4K views - 5 months ago

Everyone's Wrong About the Nissan Z NISMO (Including Me)

Everyone's Wrong About the Nissan Z NISMO (Including Me) Brian Makse

27.4K views - 5 months ago

What Makes The Ford Maverick Lobo So Much Fun to Drive?

What Makes The Ford Maverick Lobo So Much Fun to Drive? Brian Makse

12.4K views - 5 months ago

This Car Doesn't Want to Be Your Friend | 2025 VW Taos Review

This Car Doesn't Want to Be Your Friend | 2025 VW Taos Review Brian Makse

17.9K views - 5 months ago

2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid: Market Savior or Marketing Myth?

2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid: Market Savior or Marketing Myth? Brian Makse

111.5K views - 5 months ago

2025 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro: Is This The Ultimate Family Off Roader?

2025 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro: Is This The Ultimate Family Off Roader? Brian Makse

13.8K views - 5 months ago

2025 Mini Cooper S Review: Fixed Their Biggest Problem (3 New Ones!)

2025 Mini Cooper S Review: Fixed Their Biggest Problem (3 New Ones!) Brian Makse

20K views - 5 months ago

2026 Elantra N TCR Edition: The Track Weapon Americans Can't Buy

2026 Elantra N TCR Edition: The Track Weapon Americans Can't Buy Brian Makse

10.5K views - 5 months ago

2026 BMW iX xDrive60 Review: $110K Physics Experiment

2026 BMW iX xDrive60 Review: $110K Physics Experiment Brian Makse

12.3K views - 6 months ago