Kyle Encina
38 ARTICLES
In hopes of one day becoming part of the magazines he was so fond of reading, he eventually started his journey into journalism over seven years ago.
After becoming one of the founding members of a budding tech news team, Kyle's appetite for all things tech only grew even further. What started as a simple curiosity of how tech hardware work soon turned into a passion for knowing about and appreciating how beautiful automotive machines came to be.
Nowadays, if Kyle's not writing a piece about tech or automotive, he's usually tending to his mechanical babies, from his car to his computers, and yes, he gave them all names!
Is This LS-Swapped Porsche 911 the Perfect Daily Driver or Worst Enthusiast Offender?
23 Jun 2023, 09:42 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / This Porsche 911 for sale is more American at heart than German... literally. Featuring an LS3 V8-swapped crate engine, nearly 100,000 miles on the odometer, and parts from various models, it could either be the best purchase or the worst decision....
Old 2,000-HP Nissan Patrol Gets Tested by Ancient Datsun 510 on the Drag Strip
21 Jun 2023, 07:48 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / This isn't your average Nissan Patrol; we're talking about a 2,000-horsepower beast. The RB-powered monster is said to produce more power than a supercar, and that's without even touching its nitrous yet. However, a Datsun 510 &ndash...
Auto Evolution: From Dark Horse to Stalwart – The Ram 1500 Story
16 Jun 2023, 06:59 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / What started as a rambunctious yet reliable pickup model ended up having big ramifications for the light truck market. Yes, the history of the Dodge Ram is filled with challenges and changes, from parting ways with a known nameplate to separating i...
Auto Evolution: America's Original "Bold Choice" Truck – The Chevrolet Silverado Story
13 Jun 2023, 10:55 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / For Americans who wanted a pickup truck model that was reliable, tough, and simply oozing with bravado, there was only one option: Chevrolet's Silverado. But what made these established Chevy trucks so sought-after in the first place? To answe...
Auto Evolution: From Soldier to Posh Environmentalist – The GMC Hummer Story
9 Jun 2023, 11:35 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / What do war, angry environmentalists, rising gas prices, and a certain famous action star have in common? Believe it or not, one of the biggest SUV icons (figuratively and literally) can tie all those together. It's a tale of irony and tragedy...
Auto Evolution: From Hunting Partner to Huntington Beach – The Range Rover Story
30 May 2023, 10:07 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Imagine a vehicle capable of taking you from a wild outdoor adventure to a relaxing cruise in the city. Easy, right? That's because the Rover Group already accomplished that by making Range Rover history in the '60s. Here's how a rug...
Auto Evolution: Perfectly Compact, Practical, and Reliable – The Toyota Tacoma Story
25 May 2023, 08:44 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Toyota Tacomas have become synonymous with reliability and practicality. What many affectionately call the “taco” evolved into a truck loved as much as the Mexican snack it shares its nickname with. Despite bearing Toyota's stellar...
Auto Evolution: From Terrific to Trash and Back Again – The Dodge Challenger Story
23 May 2023, 11:42 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / American muscle car history wouldn't be complete without the Dodge Challenger – one of the most celebrated Mopar nameplates among enthusiasts. But before it became the tire-smoking icon it is today, it first had to earn its spot in Chrys...
Initial D Toyota Corolla Runs 1,000 Miles on Dubious Modifications, Wins Drag Races
18 May 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / If you've ever wondered if 80s JDM sports cars can make it through a thousand-mile journey in one piece, this iconic Corolla might just hold the answer. Flaunting the renowned reliability of old Toyotas, this custom-made Initial D car went thr...
The Lotus Emira Edged Out Some Big Names To Win 2023 New Car of the Year Award
17 May 2023, 09:13 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Before the Lotus Emira won this year's 'Car of the Year' award, it went up against some very big names in the industry. By “big,” we mean it in a literal sense because the Emira is the only vehicle of its type in a catego...
John Cena's Favorite Car Is Back: Bid Now or Forever Hold Your Peace(maker)
12 May 2023, 11:13 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / With the 'Fast X' release date right around the corner, what better time than now to nab a car that belonged to a 'Fast and Furious' star, right? Yes, John Cena's 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is back on the auction block, and thi...
Is It the Best Time To Get This McLaren P1 at a Bargain Price?
11 May 2023, 11:36 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Behold this McLaren P1 for sale carrying a chameleon-esque, five-figure paint job. It's a fine piece of British supercar engineering that can now be bought at a price range that pleases buyers and future re-sellers alike. Being a millionaire i...
Toyota vs. Volkswagen Reliability: $40K Initial D Car Picked Apart by $10K Golf GTI
10 May 2023, 12:30 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Toyota Corollas have a legendary reputation in terms of reliability, and the fifth-generation AE86 variant lives up to that. But when it clashed against a cheaper example of the first-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI in a long drive, the ole' Yo...
Duesenberg Model J - 1930s Car Icon Can Be Yours if You're As Rich as Its Original Owner
9 May 2023, 12:06 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / The Duesenberg we see here had the privilege of changing hands and ending up with extremely wealthy individuals. We're talking about people who pioneered products you might have used at least once in your lifetime. Every Duesenberg Model J for...
5 Best Star Wars Games Ever Made
4 May 2023, 05:09 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / In a galaxy far, far away lies the home of legendary heroes, villains, epic battles, stunning vistas, and last but not least, vessels of destruction that are quite literally cutting-edge. Let's face it, the vehicles in 'Star Wars' ar...
Would You Buy This Deluxe Toyota Land Cruiser RV for $300,000?
27 Apr 2023, 09:06 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / When a limited-edition Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition goes for sale, looking like a full-blown mobile home, it's bound to attract some serious buyers. For an all-in-one vehicle literally capable of traveling all corners of the globe, thi...
The Original 'Fast and Furious' RX-7 Goes for Sale With a Built-In Flamethrower
26 Apr 2023, 05:22 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Before the Dodge Charger showed up, the Fast and Furious RX-7 was already making waves in the original film. Dominic Toretto's rotary-powered rocket dominated the street racing scene before being tucked away, never to be seen again. If you mis...
Eleanor Mustang Price History Shows the Iconic Unicorn Is No Longer What It Used to Be
21 Apr 2023, 06:12 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / When talking about iconic movie Mustangs, it's hard to leave the gray metallic pony in 'Gone in 60 Seconds,' otherwise known as Eleanor, out of it. It's no surprise that tribute Mustangs resembling Miss E are still worth a prett...
Ram Truck Uses Nitrous to Beat AWD RX-7, Race Ends in Gaps as Big as Airplanes
19 Apr 2023, 13:20 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / Imagine a 700-horsepower Ram 1500 R/T using nitrous to overtake a monstrous custom RX-7 in a drag race. The result? It's so one-sided that one must use airplanes to measure their distances at the end of the drag strip. Yes, we do mean airpl...
Decade-Old BMW 1 Series on Sale for a Small Fortune, More Expensive Than the New XM
18 Apr 2023, 14:25 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / A dealer is selling an over-10-year-old BMW 1 Series for more than the German marque's top-of-the-line models, including the high-end 2023 XM. For some, it might be unfathomable why anyone would consider getting a bare-bones Bimmer with outdat...