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Jason Cammisa unravels the emotional journeys of iconic cars, igniting passion while challenging automotive legends in breathtaking adventures.
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What makes a Supra, a Supra? Our veteran automotive journalist Jason Cammisa asks that very question as he pits the updated Mk5 A90 Supra against its mechanical twin, the BMW Z4 M40i as well as the Mk5's predecessor, the A80 Mk4 Supra Turbo. Cammisa also heads to Toyota's CALTY Design Research Center to visit the magnificent FT-1 concept car that gave life to the Supra - where he chats with Kevin Hunter, its designer, about the challenges in grafting the FT-1's design language onto the Z4's hard points. The surprise star of the video is the 2021 BMW M2 CS. On paper, it would seem to have nothing to do with the Supra, but in fact, there's an argument to be made that it's an even better Supra than the Supra itself.
By putting the Mustang name and badge on it, Ford got us to care about the Mach-E - a midsize SUV similar in size to the Edge. Should we? Jason spends time with a Mach-E, a very sideways 2020 Mustang GT PP2, and a Tesla Model Y Long Range to find out. Cashing in the Mustang's brand equity on an SUV might seem like a disingenuous PR stunt, but it's not, and for several reasons. Primarily, the badge fed back into the Mach-E's development, resulting in Mustang-like looks, Mustang-like steering, and Mustang-like handling. Or, put another way, Mustang-like appeal. Secondly, the internal combustion engine is being outlawed. Ford has no choice but to pivot towards electric cars. A lesson taken from Silicon Valley is that to survive (whether by innovation or evolution) you have to be willing to sacrifice your current products or brands. So, can the Mach-E keep up with a Mustang GT in a drag race? How about the Tesla Model Y? Which is the better SUV?
The G80 M3 can't live up to our expectations from the M3 badge when the G20 3-series it's based on barely resembles a 3-series. Or can it?
The second-generation Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR 86 are here, and we've driven the Toyota together with the 2022 Volkswagen GTI Mk8, a drag race against the venerable Mazda MX-5 Miata, and a surprise visit by a Porsche 944 Turbo. This is a full track and road review of the new Toyota 86 and Mk8 GTI as you've come to expect from Jason Cammisa including loads of beautiful sideways slides, donuts, J-Turns, and - perhaps more importantly than anything else - perspective and insight. Why is a rear-wheel drive sports car such a big deal? If the GTI is so good (and it is) why is the iconic sports car recipe always RWD? Is it just because of weight transfer and the traction circle? Jason explores this and more - and comes to the conclusion that the Mk2 Toyota GR86 is the spiritual successor to the Porsche 944. You'll have to watch to find out how and why.
Full review, track battle, and drag race of the Blackwing versus Plaid versus BMW M5 CS - what better way to find out why the top dog Cadillac is an icon? Jason Cammisa reviews the CT5-V Blackwing along with the CT4-V Blackwing and the BMW M5 CS, and brings along a TMS Plaid to show why future Blackwings will be electric. SCCA Hall of Fame race-car driver Randy Pobst breaks the sedan lap record at Willow Springs (Big Willow) three times in one episode: which of these 3 super-sedans is quickest around a track? The starts out with a drag race to see which one is quickest in a straight line - and the results might surprise you. This is the definitive review of the CT5-V and the most sideways review of the BMW M5 and its incredible AWD system.
A gorgeous, best-of-breed visual and acoustic feast of a review for the most important cars of all time, written and presented by Jason Cammisa. Using the audio-visual medium to its fullest extent, ICONS doesn't just tell a car's story using words, it brings the viewer along for the ride. Using techniques from the cinematic industry, we hear, see, and feel the cars being driven to their limits, in the process helping the audience understand why these cars are the subject of books, magazines, posters, and dreams.