Manual Transmission Cars 2026: Only 24 Models Left
The Manual Transmission Extinction SCROLL DOWN Only 24 New Cars Still Offer Three Pedals in 2026 Written by DUB Staff The manual transmission isn’t dead yet, but you can see the end from here. According to comprehensive data compiled across manufacturers for the 2026 model year, only 24 vehicles sold in the United States still […]
Exhaust Laws Are Crushing Car Culture: The $1,000 Tickets Coming to Your State
Exhaust Laws Are Crushing Car Culture SCROLL DOWN The $1,000 Tickets Coming to Your State Written by DUB Staff Exhaust noise enforcement has transformed from occasional harassment into systematic prosecution with financial penalties that destroy enthusiasts’ budgets. What started as complaints about quality of life has evolved into statewide legislation, automated enforcement technology, and fines […]
Concave is Dead: The Wheel Design Trends Actually Selling in 2025 (And Why Everyone Copied HRE)
Concave is Dead SCROLL DOWN The Wheel Design Trends Actually Selling in 2025 (And Why Everyone Copied HRE) Written by DUB Staff For fifteen years, deep concave was king. Multi-spoke designs with aggressive dish profiles dominated Instagram, filled up car shows, and defined what “custom” meant in wheel culture. Brands raced to see who could […]
The Mod That’s Secretly Destroying Your Engine
The Mod That’s Secretly Destroying Your Engine SCROLL DOWN Why That $3,000 Cold Air Intake Is Actually Making You Slower Written by DUB Staff The automotive aftermarket industry thrives on a simple promise: bolt on this part, gain instant horsepower. Cold air intakes sit at the top of that list, marketed as the gateway modification […]
The Last Great Engine Swap
The Last Great Engine Swap SCROLL DOWN Why 2025 Might Be Your Final Chance to Build the Ultimate Sleeper Written by DUB Staff The clock is ticking louder than a built 2JZ at redline. Walk through any car meet in 2025 and you’ll hear the same conversation happening in every corner. Between the chrome dubs […]
Garage Wars: Why Small Shop Builds Are Crushing the Big Boys in 2025
Garage-Built Glory: The Grassroots Pikes Peak Revolution SCROLL DOWN The Garage Wars Written by DUB Staff The million-dollar custom shop with its pristine white floors, hydraulic lifts, and social media-perfect lighting just lost another customer to a guy working out of a two-car garage behind his house. Welcome to 2025’s Garage Wars, where David isn’t […]
Material Revolution: How Advanced Composites Are Changing Custom Builds
SCROLL DOWN By DUB Magazine Staff | May 2025 The custom car scene is experiencing a materials revolution that’s fundamentally changing how builders approach weight reduction, aesthetics, and performance. What was once the exclusive domain of Formula 1 teams and exotic car manufacturers has trickled down to garage builders and weekend warriors. Advanced composites like […]
Autonomous Aftermarket: Customizing Self-Driving Features for the Enthusiast
SCROLL DOWN Autonomous Aftermarket: Customizing Self-Driving Features for the Enthusiast by DUB Magazine Staff For decades, car enthusiasts have expressed their passion through customization—engine swaps, suspension upgrades, custom exhausts, and aesthetic modifications. Today, a new frontier in automotive personalization is emerging: the customization of autonomous driving features. What was once the exclusive domain of high-end […]