Cool Cars with Chris: Car Talk, Driving Tips & Auto Life

Back at Willow Springs Raceway, I sit down with Joey Moreno to talk about the growing Cars & Coffee 805 movement, Ventura car culture, and his aggressively modified 2026 Honda Civic Si.  Joey shares how the 805 car community is building momentum through pop-up meets and local Cars & Coffee e...

In this episode of  Cool Cars with Chris , we break down the real truth about  electric vehicles (EVs) , including the growing debate around  EV vs gas cars ,  EV range anxiety , and why major automakers like Ford and GM may be  pulling back on EV production . We dive into a shocking real-world  Tes...

In this episode of  Cool Cars with Chris , we take you inside  Willow Springs Raceway , one of the most iconic racetracks in California, for an exclusive interview with Kevin Hart, who runs sales, events, and business development at the track. If you’ve ever wondered how a real racetrack operates, h...

Car breakdown stories, car battery failure, driving in snow, and real car problems—this episode covers it all. Chris shares two real-life car disasters, including a dangerous snowstorm drive years ago and a recent dead battery that caused his car to die unexpectedly. If you’ve ever dealt with car tr...

A special bonus episode of Cool Cars with Chris recorded live from KDM Week at Escondido Cars & Coffee in Southern California. Despite rainy weather, enthusiasts still showed up to celebrate Korean performance and automotive culture, featuring Hyundai N models, Genesis sedans and coupes, Kia per...

In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we sit down with Michael Castro Garcia to talk about his 2005 Nissan 350Z build. Inspired by Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, Michael shares how he turned his dream into reality with a bagged 350Z running a full air suspension setup that allows the car to sit...

In this episode of  Cool Cars with Chris , we dive into one of the biggest debates in  car culture :  Built vs Bought —and whether modifying your car is really worth it. Chris and Courage break down real-world experiences with  turbo mods , including how  boost PSI  and  octane learning affect perfo...

In this episode of  Cool Cars with Chris , recorded live at Willow Springs Raceway, Chris sits down with Manuel Gutierrez—a lifelong car enthusiast, Datsun Z owner, and skilled leather craftsman. Shop - https://zclubofamerica.com/shop/ Manuel shares the incredible story of his  1976 Datsun 280Z , a ...

In this episode of  Cool Cars with Chris , we take a deep dive into  street legal drag racing , real-world car performance, and what makes driving feel truly exciting. Recorded live from the backyard studio, Chris and Courage break down their experience at a  street legal dragway , including what it...

We took  Cool Cars with Chris  on the road—and this time, we went  LIVE from Willow Springs Raceway  for one of the wildest track day experiences we’ve ever had. From pulling up at 6AM in the middle of nowhere to being surrounded by roaring engines, insane builds, and a full-on Nissan Z takeover… th...