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This weekend's handpicked automotive headlines from around the world by Michael Banovsky
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Today's handpicked automotive headlines from around the world
Electric organ: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Chevrolet fills out its Corvette range with all-wheel-drive, hybrid, E-Ray models; the Porsche 911 Turbo of Corvettes.
Toyota shows the way: AE86 H2 Concept and AE86 BEV Concept
See them in action! Toyota proves there’s a way to inject new life into older cars with two impressive concepts
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟞: Echo chamber mode
⟿ Touchscreens (lol), solar EVs, time capsule Nissan SUVs, and illegal mountain drifting
Brings the funk: 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – Jazz/funk-inspired wagon, fully restored, subtle mods, 80 mph capable
Under-the-radar time capsule: 1997 Nissan Mistral 4x4
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN– Immaculate, Type R trim, 4WD with 2.7 turbodiesel
Wood wheel vibes: Hooning a Mazda Miata drift missile
YouTube creator Rev Lox takes us on a thrill ride for a remote drift session
Sun seeker: Lightyear 2 is an EV that (shouldn’t) run out of charge
Solar-focused automaker Lightyear is following its proof-of-concept '0' with the much more affordable '2'.
King bug: 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle RSi (no. 15 of 250)
MÜHLHAUSEN, GERMANY– Limited edition, 3.2-litre V6, 4Motion all-wheel-drive, “boy racer daddy” body kit
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟝: RIP, KB43
⟿ Losing a legend, the minimalist Mule concept, and hackers prove that car companies don’t take security seriously
Tender vittle: 2008 Ligier Be Up by Giugiaro
BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY– Minimalist design, 85 km/h (50+ mph) top speed, only 750 km on the odo
Flair’d up 4x4: 1999 Hyundai Galloper 2.5 TDI Innovation 5spd
CASARSA DELLA DELIZIA, ITALY– Enviable late-’90s style, rare bodykit, Mitsubishi diesel engine
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟜: All’s well
⟿ AEHRA Italian crossover EV, HiPhi crossover EV, and building Porsche 356s
Rowdy rowdy rally: 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
LÉVIS, QUEBEC, CANADA— Left hand drive, original spec, road registered
Creampuff: 1992 Hyundai S Coupe 5-spd
PADERBORN, GERMANY– Low KMs, mint condition 1-owner car, LHD, ugly hubcaps
Orange juicebox: 1974 Renault R5 TL 950
SPAIN (auction)– Fully restored, perfect spec, regularly driven
Time capsule show truck: 1986 Mazda B2600 Sport 4x4 5-speed
SAINT-EUSTACHE, QUE., CANADA— Rare BLAUPUNKT audio gear, cherry from bumper to bumper, 50k on the clock
1 of 17: 1993 Tatra 613 Electronic
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC ~ Rear engined V8, manual transmission, Vignale styling, and a female voice companion
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟛: Road presence
⟿ 2020 Porsche 935 (991.2), RIP Rufford Ford, ‘new’ Nissan cube, Bertone GB110, and a G1 Leaf with 400+ km of range.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟚: Brake check
⟿Testing the BYD Atto 3 and Zagato’s new Alfa Romeo
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟙: Hybrid-Electric Z
⟿ The ultimate Nissan Z race car, new Hyundai Kona, 12 KEIs of Christmas
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟚𝟘 :: Joke dot AI
⟿ Applied car tech, Acceleration potential, touching the VW Golf Mk. 8
All the car (we never asked for)
✰ Test driving the Volkswagen Golf Mk.8 against its rivals makes Daniel P. nostalgic for what we once had.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟡: Quick send
⟿ Frank the Tank, Buick La Sabre jumps, and road car aerodynamics
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟠: Michael-mobility
⟿ Let them ride CAKE, VinFast, & Porsche 917 in the snow (true story)
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟟: Seizing opportunity
⟿ Reclaiming concept cars, Sam’s Garage Jeep gallery, and spotting derelict supercars
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟞: Smooth operators
⟿ Donkervoort F22 , repurposing concept cars, member updates!
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟝: So-So
Sunset approaches for a solar-powered startup, the Ford GT (again), and homebrew engine swaps.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟜: Bespoke boast
⟿ Shoddy Ferrari paint, track-ready Jeeps, & the Citroën 2CV is not a car.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟛: Design Bites
⟿ Speeding tickets in NZ, milquetoast “design”, the joy of hillclimbs.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟚: Maryland Man Visits Florida
Motorsport reinvented (again), more fantasy Volvos.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟙: Longform living
Nuanced takes on Elon Musk, endurance racing YouTubers, and $300k vans
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟙𝟘: Extra-ordinary
Elevating the typical: C4 Corvettes, Lada Nivas, and the BYD Seal
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟡: A star is hatched
Opel Astra (under new management), Chevrolet Camaro (on vacation), and V8-powered Miatas (are not on trial).
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟠: Trendy trailblaster
Dirtying Lamborghinis, naming Jeeps, and restoring the auto industry
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟟: Touchy feely
Volkswagen re-invents buttons, Rich Rebuilds drops truth bombs, and active aerodynamics (on ’80s shapes)
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟞: Ifs and Buts
⟿ Lancia’s skiff, nightmare driving partners, driving a Rivian van, AI-sketched small cars, and BMW “sustainability”
Cars for People Vol. 1 :: AI Grand Prix
Putting AI where my mouth is
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟝: Animal (planet)
⟿ Ecologically-minded EV from Spain, $15k EV roadster from China, Xerf Xpec mixes
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟜: Design legacies
The new BMW 3.0 CSL, Abarth 500e sound effects, and Pony Chung.
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟛: Recurring themes
Restomods, EVs, and driverless cars
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟚: Here’s the stinger
⟿ KIA badges, women racers, retro Thailand trackdays, and a forgotten Fiat
𝙕𝙡𝙂𝙕𝘼𝙂 𝟘𝟘𝟙: Start button
⟿ An other car newsletter.
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The lunchbox has ended—it’s time for me to move on to…
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Russia is being innovative in its own way, Genesis styles a swan for lakeside motoring, and off-road Porsches
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Staying PG-13 while lusting after the R-rated 2023 Toyota Prius.
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eBikes should be free. Asterisk: free with the purchase of a gasoline vehicle.
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The tastiest car on sale anywhere is a bite-sized EV
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A-to-B the most dangerous way (walking), a stunning new Buick Century, launching an Alpine, and custom OBS trucks.
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A new Honda Accord, an old EV Mini pickup, a lap record, and the impressive K997.
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We’re going beyond cars, people. Buckle up…or better, give us your pulse.
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The “C” word, according to Daniel Riccardo, real mountain drifting in 2022, and a new blue SUV.
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Driving the Citroën Oli, 🇨🇳 is building the antagonizing EVs people want, Honda and the hypocrisy of speeding laws & vehicle legislation.
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Off-road, off-script, off-brand, and of gender—big topics and big ideas this Friday.
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While the world burns, we must keep racing.
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“We’re going to ensure electric muscle cars are a nightmare”—Dodge
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Video games, video games, video games—it’s always been about how video games would change the world of cars.
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No hints but there’s a new red car coming to race near you in 2023…
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GAC christens its Milanese design center with a minimalist electric Barchetta concept in a fetching shade of bordeaux. No notes.
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Is it possible to hate Big Oil but love cars and still have fun with ’em? Absolutely, here’s why:
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Hear a Jacques Villeneuve show car from the 1997 Formula 1 World Championship is for sale? Swallow these crossover vegetables first and I’ll tell you about it.
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This newsletter is scented using ELECTRIKHANA by Ken Block
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Aren’t slow news days the best? Well, Toyota did just drop a Tesla Model 3-rivaling sedan…
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Hi, Abarth? I’d like a no-foam, no lid espresso con panna roadster to go, please.
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What’s new in the world of cars? Mitsubishi has a concept trucklet for us. Yay…
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Hyundai is on a Rolls—I mean—roll with its most luxurious flagship sedan ever, and real-world Volkswagen ID.Buzz impressions.
Pimp My Cadillac (Pimp Every Cadillac)
How Cadillac can stop praying to halo cars and instead put its future in the hands of its most celebrated owners.
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Is it OK to ignore the elephant(s) in the room much longer? Give me another 24 hours…
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Buckle up for full English coverage of the Paris Motor Show from a 2-bdrm apartment in Quebec, Canada.
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Doug DeMuro’s pitch-perfect take on press cars, judging Porsche’s Nürburgring lap time claims, and singing praises for the Aiways U6 EV. 🎶
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Nobody likes EVs more than me, so why am I starting to dislike more and more upcoming EVs? Bloat, baby…bloat.
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Hey there, 460 horsepower 2023 BMW M2. 👋 Will phone manufacturers be good at making cars? Playing Lego with Subarus to make a modern STI wagon & more.
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An Apollo EV prototype, the G2J; an EV truck tow-off; the successor to Sir Stirling Moss’ favourite microcar; a minimalist designer’s car collection; and why Jaguar needs to respect the F-Type.
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What does an affordable microcar, Australia’s best motor race of the year, and driving through Chongqing, China, have in common? They’re remarkable.
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Today, are you feeling bottom of the barrel or top of the pile? Slow cars fast, NASCAR oddities, and easily thievable Hyundais and Kias.
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EV Honda SUVs skating on General Motors technology is not how I saw the electric car revolution playing out—but here we are. Also: (beautiful) street drifting in Canada and Alexa in your BMWs.
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The final Ford GT, reviewing futuristic cars, living in a futuristic place, and bricking a futuristic Hummer
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Alpine’s highest performance A110 yet, why North America’s busiest highway is in Toronto, pray for cheap EVs, and we 🖤 3D printing.
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All-new Maserati GranTurismo, car builder and YouTuber Rich Rebuilds vs the EPA, and reimagining Volvo as a race car company.
What if…Volvo was known for race cars, not safe cars?
From vintage racers to Dakar trucks and Le Mans prototypes—this is a history of Volvo race cars that never existed.
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Boiling a car brand down to its Genes, demolishing an auto plant, women racers, and visiting the hardworking mastermind behind Porsche tuner RWB.
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The Citroën oli, a close look at the Aptera Gamma prototype, and the abandoned F1 track you’re allowed to visit
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The XM to rule all SAVs, running out of charge (on purpose), and Nio is making waves in Germany
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Inexpensive electric roadsters, why Mercedes-Benz rules in Albania, and fairly judging Tesla Autopilot.
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Eurobeat intensifies, Canada crowns a women champion, Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drives, and why we’re failing at building more efficient vehicles
The Great American Road Trip (According to AI)
From California Highway 1 to the Motor City, these are driving destinations created by AI (and me)
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Very electric Renault R5 Turbo 3E, the PIIP, dissecting aesthetics with Matty Matheson, and why fixing an older luxury car is often so costly.
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Volvo starts to develop in a dangerous direction, the audacity of an American super-truck in the UK, a stunning Porsche restoration, dealer markups, and celebrating the St. Mary’s Trophy.
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The heavyweight Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, lightweight Caterham updates, and Ken Block’s latest whip has its tires vaporized.
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Today, another speedster—this time born from jets. Tricking AI into designing cars for me, and car prices (womp womp)
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An all-new Mazda MX-5 speedster(!) from Italy, a minimal off-roader from Romania, and catching up with AI, EVs, and shoddy voice commands.
Rage Against the Connected Machine
When software defines vehicles, your money, privacy, and freedoms are severely impacted—here’s why.
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Today’s all about energy: BMW Dune Taxi EV, getting the most from our streets, and $2,000 EVs from China
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2024 Ford Mustang and Ford Mustang Dark Horse, YiChe Garage Big EV 6x6, AI-led design, and a homemade Transformer.
AI art is not a crime
Losing our jobs and creative output to AI is less of a problem than losing our humanity to AI-enabled decision-makers.
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Speed, speed, and more speed. A Ferrari V8-powered crossover, a Ferrari V12-powered hatchback, and the final Chrysler muscle sedans will likely be ones to keep.
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Thoughts on the Pagani Utopia, car-themed AI art, Nyck de Vries' F1 finish, and a captivating short film about a Porsche 997 Turbo owner.
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Touring vast underground bunkers, folding steering wheels, folding cameras, and funny Australians.
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Jeep flexes its Photoshop muscles, Volkswagen joins the 4x4 EV club, crossing the infamous Rufford Ford, Wal-Mart’s van is hot, killer brake dust is not.
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Touring the 2022 Chengdu Motor Show, examining the KTM X-Bow GT-XR, and a programmer who’s building engines virtually.
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First reviews of the 2023 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, a 540 horsepower Ford Escort (with paddle shift!), and James May crashed an Evo.
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Formula 1 needs to improve spectator safety, a mint 1996 Geo Prize, and the huge dangers coming soon from in-car technology.
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Jonathan Ward details the ICON Derelict 1949 Mercury EV Coupe, smart brabus #1, Suzuki Mighy Boy, and paying homage to Nicola Materazzi
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The Ariel Hipercar test mule, the Ariel Hipercar, and spotting an ex-Sultan of Brunei Ferrari 456 ‘Venice’ GT.
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The “other Hummer” has 1,000 horsepower, how to reliably buy the best stuff, and why charging networks are so flippin’ bad
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The growth of China’s EV market, Toyota’s new compact EV sedan (for China), and onboard a Honda Fit (with 840 bhp).
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Coffin noses are back, baby! The WEY Yuanmeng, touring a tiny camper ‘van’, and dissecting the Prodrive P25.
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Revisiting the Isle of Man TT record set by Subaru, a new MG4 Mulan EV sedan launched in China, and rear-wheel-drive Volvo love is spreading.
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Audi joins Formula 1, the Just Rolled In phenomenon, and speedster.news gets a Volvo project car.
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Watching real EVs doing actual battery swaps in 2022, and is the Pokémon x MINI Concept Aceman itasha (痛車) enough?
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2022 Lincoln Zephyr reviewed (in China), window shopping for a fun car, and a humble tour of the Nürburgring parking lot with Misha Charoudin.
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Rounding out Monterey with new cars from Koenigsegg, McLaren, Lucid, Gunther Works, Ruf, Czinger, and Bugatti.
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Lapping in NASCAR with an F1 World Champion, hooning a Dodge Challenger, and the future of car shows isn’t Monterey Car Week?
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Lincoln L100, Acura Precision EV, keeping up with the Czinger 21C V Max and what’s the problem with Porsche?
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There’s an electric muscle car coming, finding fun on a budget, checking out a dash cam buyer’s guide, and saluting Doug DeMuro.
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The world’s most important automotive competition just held a 10 hour race, a new crossover from Dodge, Formula 1 driver opinions, and: what are you reading?
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What’s the top Japanese sports car of 2022? Three used car oddities from Quebec and more spectator drags
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Sunny side of the Aston Martin DBR22’s underbody, hydrogen-powered GR Toyota, and debuting a new way to feature speedster.news images.
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Nico Rosberg loves Mate Rimac’s second-ever car, Nevera. A Canadian car events app, shopping for housing near the Nürburgring Nordschleife and an affordable EV truck.
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You might want to start dreaming of owning a classic Alpine, three rowdy cars, and electric car batteries may be reliable than expected
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Examining all-electric travel from B to Z, hybrid racing, and an interview with a little-known automotive designer.
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Rodents and cars don’t mix, the 2024 Meyers Manx, and remembering a mid-engined Dodge roadster.
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Rally crashes, rally specials, and a special car that fellow time attack builders can rally around as one of the greats.
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Type7 x Jeff Zwart, the Lingotto building, new truck from Changan, and weekly video selects
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Don’t sleep on WhistlinDiesel, Lynk & Co suspends its racing program, and evaluating the current state of Hummer H3s for sale.
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Picking the right car for a music video, Built By Legends Japanese sports cars, and speedster.news website improvements.
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The joy of local run what you brung racing, supercar-inspired shoes from APL x McLaren, and choosing a sleeper car.
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On track with the 585 horsepower Kia EV6 GT, Rich Rebuilds on the farm, and who do you believe in the Stellantis-GAC Group dispute?
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Visiting a wild big rig truck show in Thailand, you can buy the world’s smallest convertible EV, and an enthusiast garage owner’s road test of a Mitsubishi Evolution VIII wagon.
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An English review of the brand-new Li Auto L9 SUV, new Chevrolet Colorado, and last laps for a 4-time F1 World Champion.
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MINI is showing off its latest EV, there’s a solar EV on its way, and when Jaguar V12s roared in Australia.
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Lamborghini’s latest is a high riding SUV sports car with roof rails, highballing sellers online, and joining the classic GT car club.
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My Volvo Romance, the upcoming Cadillac flagship (fastback) sedan, and wait, fast Volvos? Plus, turning off gas pump advertising.
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It’s Friday somewhere, which could only mean a 1-of-2000 Volkswagen Bora R, sim racing maturing as a sport but not as a career, and watching pure joy with friends on the Nürburgring.
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Today, we tread lightly to honour those lost to recent ecological disasters. The 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. An iconic track car from 1953, adventures with (small) trucks you won’t want to miss, and the hottest hot button topic in the known galaxy.
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MG roadsters are back (soon), a sweetly modified Hyundai sedan, and a compilation of iconic motorsport saves.
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Saying the quiet part out loud: the evolution of truck advertising. And revisiting an old spark from the early 2000s.
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What’s high mileage if you’re spending €1 million? Also: the Japanese salaryman’s coffin and a Slovakian roadster.
carbs are back (sort of)
Three classics, three carb-related upgrades, and three alternative takes on getting the most from gasoline.
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Why did you automatically love the new Hyundai concept? Italian design. An Italian car cut from the same cloth. And the last Citroën Cityrama.
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Is this neoclassic an Alfa Romeo or a Ralf-Ameo 🤢? And make yourself a sandwich ’cause the Helihome camping helicopter & Ronin Audi are back.
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Bye, Spark EV; finding the perfect stance, and we must act after the Austrian GP
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Today, we evaluate affordable-ish classic European vehicles, and I have another debut boxy EV for you from new automaker KG Motors.
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A simpler time: the 1998 Rajd Polski, the 2023 KG Auto La Bagnole, and an Italian-designed Isuzu classic for sale in the U.S.
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For lunchbox 5: a very special Renault 5, a very narrow Geo and hoping Boris Johnson doesn’t return to his former career as a very shit car reviewer.
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In today’s General Motors-themed edition, I hope you’re ready to watch a Corvette take on the touge, learn about the new Cadillac Lyric thanks to savagegeese, and see the best neoclassic for sale…anywhere.
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Dive into a short burst of eclectic videos and cars, featuring a story about James May (as told by James May), flexible Formula 1 floors and a Ruf Porsche.
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Today’s very practical mix features kei trucks, rally Volvos, and thoughts on our incredible (driverless?) future.
Driverless cars, but…
The magic, transformative potential of autonomous technology is snuffed when it’s built for the lowest common operators.
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Videos, cars, stories feat Hoonigan, Roadster Life, Carfection; plus Citroën SM rally cars
Mercedes-AMG ONE or Nothing
The €2.275 million ONE hypercar might be new for 2022, but is nothing new from Mercedes.
Epicure Classics Montreal • on location
Support local car shows. You know, the “any day that ends in ‘y’” show: drive to a location, have a good time, and leave without incident.
Filthy Clean Honda S660 Neo Classic + 🍆❓+ your take on car shows
We’re getting closer to my idea of a true Weekend Edition, with a mix of stories, links, videos and photos perfect for digesting while you’re easing into Sunday morning.
Volvo Sport road trip / don’t worry about car culture
Volvo enthusiast David Bello drives an 1,100 mile road trip in a friend’s 1956 Volvo Sport
1991 Isuzu Gemini Irmscher R • ¥1298000
Just your everyday 4WD 1.6-litre turbocharged coupé with Recaro seats, 4-wheel steering, and two LSDs. In other words, the Isuzu Gemini Irmscher R was hot shit.
call it car content #1
a 1974 200mph Rolls-Royce, Rally Croatia action, Drum & Bass on the bike, and a gnarly 9,000 rpm Škoda hillclimb wagon
1998 Volkswagen Lupo GTI Cup • €26,500
If you didn’t see this authentic VW Motorsport Lupo and immediately imagine hopping in and hurling it around your local track day, what’s your excuse?
1979 Mercury Zephyr ESO • $7500
When’s the last time you saw a 1979 Mercury Capri for sale, equipped with the European Sport Option? Just this second.
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features, latest news, random car shit, and exciting things in motoring
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2023 Acura Integra, 2023- Volkswagen ID. Buzz, a UTV vs King of the Hammers and way more
The Long Why • Weekend Edition
What led to speedster.news, where it’s going, and how I'll get it there
2023 Acura Integra
The long-awaited modern 200 horsepower Acura sport sedan is here (and everyone’s got an opinion)
2023- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The ID “bus” joins other ID models as part of Volkswagen’s long-anticipated assault on the electric car market
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Polestar O₂ concept and more
2022 Polestar O₂ concept
A stylish mix of design & future-forward tech—all on an EV skateboard chassis. Polestar reminds automakers that the best marketing is: make cool cars.
speedster.news • Front Page
Ford Everest, new McDonald-branded racewear, and much much more
2023 Ford Everest
Ford’s new Ranger-based SUV for pretty much everywhere but North America and Europe
speedster.news • Front Page
New Alfa Romeo F1 car, detours, Morgan Super 3, and more
2022 Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN C42
New Alfa Romeo drivers Valtteri Bottas and (rookie) Zhou Guanyu hoping to pick up decent results with the C42 in 2022
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The speedster.news Morgan Super 3. Launching the Veloqx Fangio, detours, paid members update, and Volvo S60 model update
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno (India)
This is for everyone who comments online about wishing modern cars were more simple. This is that hatchback.
Front Page • February 24, 2022
Morgan Super 3, Suzuki Baleno + site refresh news
Behind the News #3
The “I don’t know you but I want to thank you” edition after one month of publishing speedster.news & feeling fired up 🔥
Front Page • February 23, 2022
Real Red Bull Racing RB18 breaks cover, Short Wheelbase project and more
2022 RML Group Short Wheelbase Pre-Production
Limited production, Ferrari V12-powered bespoke ‘grand routier’ designed to last
Front Page • February 22, 2022
Ford Ranger Raptor, brand-new '60s sports car, and much more
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor
Raptor all the things: say hello to the first truly “global” Ford Raptor truck, the Ranger, to be available with gasoline or diesel engines.
Front Page • February 21, 2022
Today: Alpine A522, changelog and Wuling Mini EV
2022 BWT Alpine F1 Team A522
Sponsor and personnel changes—and secondary livery—highlight today’s launch of the Alpine A522
Weekend Edition 04 • “Get to know the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV”
Cheap, friendly, funny & fun: the many compelling special versions of China’s most popular EV, the 五菱宏光MiniEV
Front Page • February 18, 2022
2022 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car launch, Voyah FREE, MG5 electric station wagon, and more
2022 Voyah FREE
Performance luxury electric crossover for China and Norway with up to 694 horsepower and NEDC estimated 860 km (534 mi) range
2022 MG5 Electric
Up to 400 kms (248 miles) range and 87 kW DC fast-charging for this family station wagon from MG.
2022 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 W13 E Performance
Reigning Formula 1 World Constructors’ Champions Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS unveil its new challenger for 2022. (It’s silver.)
Front Page • February 17, 2022
2022 Ferrari F1-75, BMW x Jeff Koons, GT7 Yaris, and the Veloqx Fangio
2022 Veloqx Fangio
V12-powered, limited production supercar debuts ahead of expected LMH racing program from Veloqx Motorsport
2022 Toyota Yaris GR SPORT GT7 Edition
Special collaboration of 100 Gran Turismo 7-themed models of the Yaris GR SPORT for Spain
2022 THE 8 X JEFF KOONS
Forget spending $350,995 on an NFT you stare at on a phone when you can drive this special investment out to dinner
The factory that creates an official BMW Art Car, 99 times
Gallery of high-resolution images showcasing THE 8 X JEFF KOONS production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing
2022 Ferrari F1-75
New era, new challenger for Formula 1’s most historic team about to tackle the 2022 season
Front Page • February 16, 2022
New Polaris Slingshot, deceptively fancy badges, and Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 electric super saloon
How Peugeot keeps its new radar ‘under the radar’
Using rare alloy indium, Peugeot manages to evolve technology used for the humble car emblem
2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+
A heavyweight wades into battle for EV sedan supremacy with up to 687 horsepower (505 kW), 1000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque, and all-wheel-drive
2022 Polaris Slingshot Signature Limited Edition
Unique looks and features for the 2022 special edition red-and-matte bronze Polaris Slingshot Signature
Front Page • February 15, 2022
New Škoda Fabia, new EV and truck for China, in-browser traffic simulation
2022 Great Wall Motors King Kong Cannon
A new, affordable, body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive, diesel or gasoline-powered mid-sized truck—for China and the rest of the world
2022 Williams F1 FW44
New-look 2022 Williams F1 FW44 debuts in striking deep blue, sky blue, and red in livery—and on track
A game for grown-ups: Traffic Simulation
Subtly complex (free) in-browser games to control the flow of traffic
2022 Škoda Fabia Monte Carlo
Rally-inspired trims for a mainstream, affordable hatchback that's more daily driver than Col de Turini-ready
Front Page • February 14, 2022
Today: new Scuderia AlphaTauri an affordable luxury 6x6 off-roader, and more…
2022 Can-Am Defender MAX Lone Star Cab
Seats 6, A/C, standard JL Audio roof, and power windows—a side-by-side with more features than your car
2022 Scuderia AlphaTauri AT03
Fresh livery and design for Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda for an all-new era of Formula 1 in 2022
Weekend Edition 03 • “Out Of Office”
Some daydreams tend to linger—and a recap of the news this week
Front Page • February 11, 2022
smart #1, McLaren Formula 1 car launch, Nissan Frontier truck concepts, and more
2022 McLaren Racing MCL36
Things are getting more real for 2022 as McLaren shows off its different interpretation of the new regulations.
Why smart’s naming strategy is awful for 2022 and beyond
From URLs to hashtags and just plain common sense…don’t use special characters in model names. smart #1; really?
Front Page • Thursday February 10, 2022
Ford Bronco Everglades, Aston Martin AMR22
2022 Ford Bronco Everglades Special Edition
Bronco is a capable off-road SUV as standard, so now what? New models that can do special things—like the Bronco Everglades, with snorkel
2022 Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team AMR22
The third car launched under new Formula 1 rules in 2022, the Aston Martin AMR22 at least looks like it belongs at the front of the grid
Front Page • February 9, 2022
Red Bull Racing RB 18, Toyota Aygo X, Alan Mann 2022 Ford GT, Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer Turbo Study
2022 Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Turbo Study
At least 450 horsepower, 3.8-litre ‘Mezger’ air-cooled flat-six, rear wheel drive, 6-speed manual
2022 Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18
All-new regulations leave the defending driver’s championship-winning team starting from square 1 along with everyone else
2022 Toyota Aygo X
New wrapper, same same: no turbos, no hybrid, no all-wheel-drive…just add gas & go
Front Page • February 8, 2022
Alfa Romeo Tonale compact CUV, 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV, Lexus Electrified Sedan Concept, and more
2023 Kia Sportage PHEV
Seats 5, standard AWD, up to 32 miles (51 km) electric range, and a suite of driver assistance technology
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Your choice of 130, 160, or 275 horsepower hybrid versions, front or all-wheel-drive—standard NFT—and made in Italy
Front Page • February 7, 2022
New Spirit of Ecstasy, DS Automobiles E-Tense Performance and more news & features to start this week
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy living its best life (a gallery)
Since 1911, this mascot has driven into the pages of history, art, and music—all born from a complicated affair and simple sketch
2022 DS Automobiles E-Tense Performance test car
Nearly 800 horsepower for this dual motor electric prototype enhanced by Formula E technology
Weekend Edition 02 • “The LA Coliseum”
To boldly race NASCAR where many, many (many) extraordinary people have gone before
Front Page • February 4, 2022
Hyundai Casper Van, Haas VF-22, behind the scenes update, and more
Behind the news part 2
Updates on speedster.news for members, including what has been done so far and what's coming up next
2022 Haas F1 Team VF-22
Can the new season and new regulations help to lift this team from the back of the grid? It's all to race for in 2022.
2022 Hyundai Casper Van
We regret to inform you that none of what you'll read is coming to North America:
Front Page • February 3, 2022
The Lada Niva Travel, Haval SUVs, and finding truth & beauty from far above this blue marble
2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport AT35 by Arctic Trucks
Want to turn a run-of-the-mill body-on-frame SUV into an off-road beast? Call Arctic Trucks
2022 Lada Niva Travel
Tough, proven mechanicals with meaningful upgrades for style, comfort, and usability.
Front Page • February 2 2022
Polestar Arctic Circle EV drift machine, Lada Niva Travel, and an SUV for China you'll want to see
2022 NIUTRON NV
More Highlander than Bronco Sport-sized, this new urban SUV remixes a quirky old-school feature to help it stand out
2022 Polestar 2 ‘Arctic Circle’ test car
Forbidden, frozen EV fruit from the Arctic Circle, thanks to Polestar and its engineers
Front Page • February 1 2022
A new high(er) performance Aston Martin DBX, Lexus RZ 450e EV, TeslaMic coverage, and more
LEXUS DESIGN AWARD finalists fix the future (hopefully)
These six finalists hoping to “design a better tomorrow” were among 1,726 entrants from 57 countries.
2022 Aston Martin DBX707
707 horsepower, 9-speed wet clutch transmission, 420mm carbon brakes 💨
Who sang it best? TeslaMic headlines from around the world
Next big thing? Vehicle accessories that interface with software and apps
Front Page • January 31, 2022
ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV, Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid, VW workers build their first ID.5 and ID.5 GTX models
Credits • January 2022
Credits, member thank-yous, and corrections (if needed) for January 2022 on speedster.news
2022 Chevrolet Menlo (畅巡) EV Mickey Kung Fu Edition
Most desirable special edition Chevrolet EVs ever, courtesy of Mickey Mouse and Disney
2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid
One-of-one luxury sedan for Singapore shows off a handcrafted interior like no other Rolls-Royce
2022 ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV
A stout 220 kW (295 hp) plus interior, exterior, and performance upgrades for this European crossover
2022 ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV
Stylish new electric family crossover for Europe in rear or dual-motor versions
Watch the first VW ID.5 and ID.5 GTX being built
What’s it like to be on the Zwickau factory floor with a film crew hovering? Pure ASMR from a modern assembly line
Weekend Edition 01 • "Dirt Mulholland"
Unseen Mulholland Drive, a Jeff Zwart clip and a bingeworthy Tokyo Auto Salon walkthrough
Driving the forbidden “Dirt Mulholland”
Jeff Zwart, with the help of Porsche, takes a Taycan 4S Cross Turismo through "Dirt Mulholland"
Front Page • January 28, 2022
Cruise autonomous trips gaining momentum, Kimera EVO37, and a new Qoros for China.
Cruise takes GM CEO Mary Barra for a driverless ride
The news? Driverless technology is less newsworthy every day
2022 Qoros 6
Compact sedan for China with gasoline or electric powertrains
Front Page • January 27, 2022
Gordon Murray Automotive T.33, Honda e widebody, and more
2023 Gordon Murray Automotive T.33
A 606 horsepower, 11,100 rpm, V12 supercar with a manual. In 2022.
Honda e by Innovate Composites
Widebody. Honda e. EV. What's not to love?
Behind the news Part 1
More detail about the technology, vision, and plan behind speedster.news
Front Page • January 26, 2022
2022 BMW M8 and 8 Series updates, Made In Italy book, Touring Sciadipersia
New book: Made In Italy
Upcoming coffee table book promises to be a thrilling look into Italian cars & culture
2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupé, Gran Coupé, and Cabriolet
Mild updates for BMW's top V8-powered luxury performance models
KartKraft, a racing game, is officially released
Immersive karting sim available now on Steam for Windows
Front page • January 25, 2022
2023 Toyota Sequoia, Mini EV by MINI Recharged, DEVEL Sixteen, and more
2023 Toyota Sequoia
A 3-row hybrid SUV that will tow 9,000 lbs any day that ends in y
Your classic Mini EV, redesigned by MINI Recharged
MINI will take your classic Mini and convert it to electric as a turnkey service—in the UK.
DEVEL Sixteen, driving on a road
Will locals remember the day a 5,000 horsepower Gundam car drove into town?
2022 Bowlus travel trailers
A trailer equally alien and exquisite in 2022, because of its 1934 shape.
Front page • January 24, 2022
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, DRVN Concepts Monterossa, Nissan Juke Kiiro
2022 Nissan Juke Kiiro x Batman
Sharp special edition with launch timing and promotion concurrent with The Batman film (UK).
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
Upgraded big time—and packing 400+ horsepower. Among the tribe, the new Bronco Raptor is instantly a living legend
2022 DRVN Concepts Lamborghini Monterossa
Limited-edition Monterossa remixes Gallardo with a dash of Indigo.
2022 article list and changelog
A list of articles and pages published to speedster.news, along with major changes and milestones
An open letter to people who make machines (2020)
Individual pursuits, the questions, and actions toward reducing our fossil fuel use, done collectively, is the actual solution to our immediate problem to overcome: can I use less?