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! 2014 Mazda6
Up: Looks amazing, fun to feel that "pop" when you floor it.
Down:Â No "Speed" version available...yet.
Neutral: One of the best looking and most efficient sedans...
Driven! 2013 BMW 328i
Up:Â Lots of modes, fun to drive, looks good in black
Down:Â Back seat comfort leaves something to be desired
Neutral:Â The 328i is definitely a solid base to...
Spotted! Plymouth Barracuda
The Chrysler Corporation produced these 'Cudas from 1964 - 1974. You can tell that this is a 70's model because it shares the same...
Import Soup 2013
Import Soup is an event put together by Relentless Productions, a group of seven friends who also put on the Hondas with Heart event....
3rd Annual Luxury Auto Mall Autocross
Today was a fantastic day to hold the 3rd Annual Luxury Auto Mall (LAM) Autocross. The weather was perfect and tons of drivers showed up to...
Spotted! Dodge Challenger R/T
The Dodge Challenger was first introduced from 1970-74. It was a pony car and shared a lot of components with the Plymouth Barracuda. The hottest Challengers...
Driven! 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8
Up:Â Fast, loud, and practical.
Down:Â Feels as big as it looks.
Neutral:Â Dodge continues in the right direction with the Charger name.
If you're like me, you cringed when...
Spotted! Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Yesterday was a very successful day of carspotting for me. It was the first truly nice day of spring, I gathered up ambition to...
Hardee’s Car Show – April 2013
There is one car you don't ever expect to see at a Hardee's in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and it's a Ford GT. And...
Spotted! Datsun 280Z
The Datsun 280z was put into production from 1975-1978. It had better emission standards than previous models so it could be sold in the...
Which Tires Should I Buy?
Considering last night's winter snow storm, and the accidents that followed, it feels like a good time to educate on what types of tires...
Spotted! Shelby Cobra
When I went to the Canton Area Car Show last summer, I saw a car that deserved it's own post; the iconic Shelby Cobra. The AC...
Spotted! Bentley Arnage
The Bentley Arnage is a large luxury vehicle produced from 1998-2009. Under the hood of this massive car is a twin turbo V8 which...
Every Car Commercial From Super Bowl XLVII – 2013
In case you missed them, here are all the auto commercials for the 2013 Super Bowl XLVII. Some were great, some were bad; let...
The Social Brand
I recently read an article in Automotive News that debates whether or not a Social Media presence is important for the auto industry. I,...
Spotted! Porsche 911 Carrera S
Now what's the difference between a Boxster, Cayman, and Carrera you ask? All Porsches look similar you say? It is true that all Porsche models have similar styling, but...