Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
Tesla FSD: Why I'm Not at 100% (And That's Fine)
FSD v14.2 tracks usage: I'm at 70% on the Model Y, 39% on the Cybertruck. Here's every real disengagement, from routes it ignores to CT-specific bugs.
Cars and Coffee Gets Electrified With Tesla Club SoCal
Tesla Club SoCal meetup at AT230 Cars and Coffee in La Habra. Model S Plaids, Cybertrucks, a Juniper on 22s, and a hand-drawn Previa that stole the show.
Rivian San Bernardino Goes NACS, Cybertruck PCS, R2 Gen 3
San Bernardino Rivian Adventure Network upgraded to NACS, what CCS owners need, 300 kW charger rates, Cybertruck PCS issue, and R2 Gen 3 buy-or-wait.
Rove Costa Mesa Is What EV Charging Should Feel Like
Rove Costa Mesa: 28 Tesla V3.5 Superchargers up to 325 kW, NACS/CCS/CHAdeMO, solar canopy, and a full market. The EV charging stop SoCal needed.
Rivian R2 First Look: Inside the Venice Block Party
Finally got inside the Rivian R2 at Venice, and it changed everything. Here's the interior, all 5 colors, and SoCal delivery timeline from the block party.
Rivian R2 First Look: Colors, Interior
The Rivian R2 looks good on the internet. In person at Rivian Venice? It hits different. I already own a Rivian R1S…
Driving a Gas Car After 6 Years Electric Is Weird
After 6 years of nothing but EVs, I rented a GMC Savana at LAX for a day. The gas car muscle memory loss is real, and kind of hilarious.
Rivian Uber Deal: $1.25B Investment for R2 Robo-Taxis
Uber commits $1.25B to Rivian for a fleet of 50,000 R2 robo-taxis. Is Level 4 autonomy finally coming by 2031? Here is my technical breakdown.
Model Y Juniper Efficiency: 10,000 Mile Real-World Test
10,000 miles later, the Model Y Juniper efficiency numbers are in. See how wheel choice and FSD affect your real-world range.
Rivian Gen 2 Autonomy & LiDAR Deep Dive
Hands-free driving and “Spicy Mode.” I joined Rivian’s engineering team in Pasadena to see how their in-house AI is changing the game for Gen 2 owners.
Rivian R1 Dual Standard Is Gone: New Starting Prices, Last Lease Deals, and the R2 Launch
Rivian has officially confirmed the end of the Dual Standard configuration for the R1T and R1S, raising the entry price by $7,000 across the board. Between LFP battery calibration failures, the upcoming R2 reveal, and a potential pricing strategy shift, there’s a lot more going on here than a simple trim cut. Here’s what it means for buyers, and what it could signal about where Rivian is headed.
Tesla Cybertruck Drive Inverter Recall (NHTSA 24V-832): How to Check Your VIN
Is your Cybertruck at risk of "Turtle Mode"? Learn about the NHTSA 24V-832 drive inverter recall, how to check your VIN, and why this fix is critical.
Cybertruck Active Noise Cancellation: Hardware & Update News
ANC is coming to the Cybertruck, and the Juniper hit 10k miles! Plus, find out why wrap maintenance is the key to a long-lasting custom build.
Takashi Murakami Cybertruck Wrap: Full Two-Tone Build
Embossed flowers, color-shifting PPF, and a pink tonneau cover. Watch the full transformation of our Cybertruck into a Murakami-inspired masterpiece.
Chicago Rivian Space Tour: Gen 2 R1S First Impressions
First time seeing the Gen 2 R1S in Chicago! Plus, find out why I’m launching a new newsletter to centralize all my EV and tech content.
Behind the Scenes: Massive EV Video Shoot with KobraToldYa & ButterEV
Behind the scenes of a collab shoot with KobraToldYa and ButterEV. Tour of Kobra’s full Tesla fleet, the R1S air compressor saving the day, and a Model X nostalgia trip.
Tesla Model Y Wrap Fix: Fixing Alignment Issues with AIMWrap
AIMWrap fixed a wrap alignment issue on the Model Y Juniper’s rear door at Nikola Customs, then we shot the Rising Sun wrap at a secret photo location.
Inside the Tesla Diner: Review & Experience
I’m coming to you from the highly anticipated Tesla Diner in Santa Monica / Hollywood. I finally made it! I was actually…
Zero Emissions Run 2026: Massive SoCal EV PCH Caravan!
Lots of EVs, one beautiful SoCal route. From seat-deleted campers to off-road rally cars, here is everything we saw at the 2026 Zero Emissions Run.
Rivian R2 vs R1S: Honest Thoughts from a Gen 2 Owner
Influencers loved it, but what does an actual Rivian owner think? Here is my honest breakdown of the R2’s UI, charging, and hardware.