Chris Berke
I am the founder and editor of Short Shift. My obsession with wanting to drive every car ever made me build a website so I could share my experiences with the world. I love cars, traveling, and my cats, Henry and Winston.
Driven! 2013 Chevrolet Spark
We got our hands on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark to do our first ever full video review and it was a blast! Consumer Reports...
Driven! 2013 Honda Accord Touring
Up: There's a mode for every kind of driver.
Down: No 6-speed for top model sedan.
Neutral: Best looking and best driving Accord yet!It's a Honda right? We...
Automania 2013 – Brandon, SD
Automania 2013 made its debut in Brandon, South Dakota this year and it was a fantastic! In the past, Automania has always taken place in Sioux...
Spotted! Porsche Cayman S & Classic Carrera
While I was at Schulte Subaru/Executive Touch testing out the new BRZ I couldn't help but notice these stunning Porsches sitting out just waiting to get...
Driven! 2013 Subaru Impreza
Up:Â Comfortable, quiet, and everything is where it should be.
Down:Â The WRX hasn't gotten the make over yet.
Neutral: Still the best AWD in the industry!Most Subaru fans would cringe...
Angels With A Dream Car Show 2013
The 2nd Annual Angels With A Dream event was a huge success bringing out twice as many people as last year. It was perfect...
Driven! 2013 Cadillac XTS
Up: Drives great, very modern interior.
Down:Â Doesn't distinguish itself from the CTS enough.
Neutral: It's refreshing to see Cadillac joining the 21st Century with all of...
Driven! 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer SE
Up:Â All wheel control, sound system
Down:Â Slow, heavy
Neutral:Â Best "I'm still in school and want a bumpin sound system" car on the marketI know, I know, "Chris,...
Driven! 2014 Acura RLX
Up: Most comfortable seats in the game.
Down:Â Is it $30,000 better than an Accord?
Neutral: A worthy adversary for the finest Mercedes', BMWs, and Cadillacs. Acura, though competitive,...
Spotted! Dodge Viper RT/10
Not only is it always cool to spot a Dodge Viper, but a first generation Viper RT/10 in this good of condition almost makes...
Spotted! Widebody Nissan 350Z
This Nissan 350Z you will either love or hate. I personally think it looks like a space ship. However, I do enjoy the color...
Driven! 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn
Up:Â All the same features you would expect in a Mercedes or BMW.
Down:Â The price tag will tug at your inner blue-collar.
Neutral:Â It has WiFi?!Dust off your...
Spotted! Dodge Viper ACR
I know this was at a dealership and not technically "spotted" but it was way too awesome not to post. This, my friends, is...
Up Close With Relentless Productions
You might know them as the Honda's with Heart guys or maybe even the Import Soup guys. What this band of 9 friends goes...
Driven! 2013 Lincoln MKZ
Up:Â Beautiful and all new interior and exterior.
Down: Can reach $50,000 with all the options.
Neutral: Lincoln has finally found a way to appeal to a...
Spotted! Toyota Celica Supra
The Toyota Celica Supra was born in Japan in 1978. It's a strange story because Japan called it the Celica XX but the rest...