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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

BEHOLD! The 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hawkeye arrives on the scene to gap BMWs and disrupt local noise ordinances. But what separates this from its contemporaries? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/jCLJOirxFrg?...

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2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Hawkeye: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

718 Cayman Lancer Shelby Alpina I am an exceedingly simplistic man.

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Apparently, album drops from major artists are now a traffic hazard, according to a new study that charted the rise in traffic fatalities whenever a big name artist released new music. But I have some theories. New Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/KwdNxwz4mbE?...

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Why Do Traffic Deaths Rise When Big Albums Drop? (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Did Stellantis even want to make this? Our review of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sahara is now live on YouTube at RegularCars! youtu.be/73AWYUKsJIY?...

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2021 Jeep 4Xe Wrangler Sahara: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Ford only has two ideas. Or at least, that's what you'd think from how frequently they go back to the Mustang and Bronco well. So what's Ford's latest strategy? And will it pay off? New Roman Report is now live on YouTube at RegularCars! youtu.be/xgLf5VB086c?...

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Ford Only Has Two Ideas (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Oooooo tough one! But I've gotta go 300ZX 911 Savana

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Forced Induction Unit is on the case! Is the 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 Turbo Coupe a real AMG? And can this make my Top 5, or will it become the newest leader in the Race To the Bottom? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/7_U_6pKtur4?...

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2019 Mercedes-AMG E53: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Modern car names are nonsense. But even though there's a very good reason for why that is, the question remains: does it HAVE to be this way? And what are the worst car names of the last 15 years? New Fuel For Thought is now live! youtu.be/J4S1_giU5Nc?...

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Modern Car Names Are Complete Nonsense

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

ONLY ONE?! Oddly, probably the Tracker. It seems like exactly the sort of thing I need in my life right now.

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Paying taxes is deeply obnoxious, but there are few feelings I want to bottle more than the dopamine hit after I mail the checks for my quarterly estimates. It's similar to when you'd finish your homework and still had actual hours left in the day, instead of just dinner and sleep.

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Oh that's just my backseat test, to see if I can fall asleep. And also because, from a very HULK kind of way, that's my secret, Cap: I'm always tired.

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Is the Dodge Charger Daytona worth its quickly depreciating price tag or is it another EV borrowing against the heritage of its name? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/0jZVP_ZA3ZY?...

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2025 Dodge Charger EV: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Interesting, I literally just finished recording for a video that mentions this car.

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

1) I can neither confirm nor deny 2) Never be afraid to reach out! It's never a bother

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Next time I have a good idea! Oddly, you always pop up in my fees when I'm thinking about you. I was going over my Top 5 for RTTB and talked about the Mazda5 and thought, "I should check in with Reyas."

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Why did GM use cylinder deactivation on the mighty LS engine? On this week's RCR, we review an American Ute, the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche! youtu.be/igjBxeVmpqA?...

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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche: Regular Car Reviews #trucks

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Forgot to share the first of my two reports to close out the month: this one is a follow-up to my February 2025 video on the bright headlight epidemic, and the conflicting data on how bad it's truly gotten. youtu.be/I3vm3wgaJBE?...

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These Headlights Are Going to Get Someone Killed (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The second of two reports this week, and this one has been brewing for a while now, because it genuinely seems like car companies have forgotten how door handles are supposed to work. And it's putting people in real danger. youtu.be/UwIDB4Dbz-4?...

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Car Companies Forgot How Door Handles Work (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

How could anyone stay mad at a 1995 Ford Escort GT? New episode of RCR is now live at RegularCars on YouTube! youtu.be/YEnIxOGkf6c?...

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1995 Ford Escort GT: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The 1993 Dodge Dakota is a Young Man Truck, and they don't really make'em like this anymore. Still not sure if that's a good thing or not. New RCR is now live! youtu.be/X-SJxbpJdXQ?...

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1993 Dodge Dakota: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria big, soft, and as slow as it is thirsty. But is it actually a better car than history remembers? New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/KL2Dax5N8Qw?...

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1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's one of the most divisive production cars ever made, but did the 2001 Plymouth Prowler deserve all the commotion? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/Je2YkB_AySM?...

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2001 Plymouth Prowler: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

YOU’VE BEEN FLOCKED. Flock cameras are recording where Americans drive, but the problem is that they kinda keep getting it wrong. And it's putting people in serious danger. New Roman Report is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/uo_1vJhVn70?...

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Flock Cameras Are Tracking You and Getting It Wrong (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Women are falling in love with vintage SUVs. But where is this apparent trend coming from, and why should automakers be concerned? New episode of Fuel For Thought is now live! youtu.be/LpYXB1FReuQ?is…

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The Auto Industry Has No Idea What Women Want

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The 2026 Audi RS3 will have you believing you're a better driver than you actually are. And I'm still not sure if that's even a problem. New episode of Race to the Bottom is now live, focused on the best car I've driven in 2026. youtu.be/b759Yd51nWE?...

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2026 Audi RS3: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Nissan is determined to shed its Rental Car Brand image. But some shareholders believe the answer is to bring back its fugitive ex-CEO. Can an ambitious plan from Nissan's new CEO save the day or is the brand reputation permanently cooked? youtu.be/HCoZUnlOkbU?...

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Nissan Is Ashamed of What Nissan Became (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The 2012 BMW 135i M Sport Convertible makes the case for brown cars, cream interiors, and freedom from luxury escalation. But is it actually a good car? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/B4MkLmCMr7c?...

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2012 BMW 135i MSport Convertible: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280S sedan with a 5.4L M113 swap just might be the best restomod we've ever driven. New episode of RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/onGXuqy1uUY?...

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1968 Mercedes Benz 280S Sedan 5.4L M113 Swap: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

How can I win the respect of car bros named Chet if I don't have the best version of every car?! Well, the 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT SEDAN is better than JDM purists would have you believe. New RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/Fxtv39f99xo?...

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2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A new study claims that modern trucks and SUVs are more dangerous than they've ever been, and the reason boils down to two simple words: size matters. A new episode of The Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/SkJXIyfJaUA?...

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Modern Trucks Are Getting Too Dangerous (The Roman Report)

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The 2022 Ford Escape PHEV isn’t awful. That would at least be memorable. But this might just be the most painfully mid experience I've had this year. But can this plug-in hybrid SUV actually WIN the Race to the Bottom? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/flE8cSneRrg?...

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2022 Ford Escape Hybrid PHEV: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Fuel for Thought is back! And for this episode, we have to talk about the trinity of thrillseeking clout culture: street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers...and the cars being destroyed because of it. Does the punishment fit the crime? youtu.be/6n3qoi5F5uM?...

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Street Racing Is Getting Cars Crushed

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado is like a guy holding up the line at Wawa. Stubborn and persistent, it makes your day longer while refusing to ever quit. But can it make my bottom 5? A bonus episode of Race to the Bottom is now live! youtu.be/h8nS0AeZ3PY?...

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1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Is this 400hp 2013 Volkswagen Golf R the hot hatch final boss? New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/IzjiWDOyT00?...

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2013 Volkswagen Golf R 6MT APR Stage 2 Tune: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Volvo V90 Cross Country Ultra is not a bad car, but we aren't entirely sure what we're supposed to be praising here. Is this better than your average luxury car or does it struggle to justify its price tag? New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/L26XsOwpqk8?...

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2025 Volvo V90 Cross Country Ultra: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I am and, in fact, used that exact term when people asked what I was doing. It felt quite good.

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This 1991 Toyota MR2 has a swapped 2GR V6. But can the swap improve one of the best cars Toyota ever made, or can it only detract from the experience? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/zMsDbzURRAE?...

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1991 Toyota MR2 2GR V6 Swap: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The 1998 Dodge Viper GTS is a car that proves you don't need ABS and traction control if you know what you're doing...or you're just really lucky. New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/GLLmF5DpVpA?...

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1998 Dodge Viper GTS: Regular Car Reviews

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Nick Roman @theromannick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Automakers are concerned about a synthetic motor oil shortage. Why is this happening? What does it mean for your oil change? And what could it mean for the used car market? New episode of The Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/o52-dKR9dBc?...

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Synthetic Oil Shortage? Why Automakers Are Nervous (The Roman Report)

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