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Designing a modern hypercar is like defusing a bomb. One tiny mistake and history will not look back on you kindly. Gone are the days when Jeremy Clarkson would drive something fast and exciting, but with several weaknesses, only to say that he loved it precisely because it wasn't perfect. This is 2026, and people expect a flawless experience behind the wheel, especially when the asking price is…
I think I was roughly 20 years old when I started watching Formula Drift events online. It was the age before 1000-hp builds. Most drivers were still using Japanese cars, with BMWs and American machines player a smaller role in the scene. I'm talking about the "Drift Mechaniks Don't Stop" period, about the same time Barack Obama was sworn into office. Chris Forsberg won his first FD title that…
People have often told me I have an "elephant's memory". I like to think of it as my superpower. It's what helped me learn phrases in over a dozen languages among other things. But I have an anti-superpower that balances things out. Sometimes, I can be a professional "postponer" if that's even a thing. I can postpone things for days, weeks, months or even years and I&a... ( continue reading... )
In 2027, I'll be celebrating my 20th anniversary. No, I'm not turning 20, but 38. I am talking about how long it's been since I got my driver's license. I guess people who just use cars to go from A to B don't typically care about anniversaries like that. But driving has been a big part of my life, even before I had a license. I've probably driven over 500 cars, racking up almost... ( continue…
Naysayers didn't build the world. I've tried to distance myself from this type of person. Or at the very least, I've stopped sharing my ideas with them. We all dream differently. It's sad to see that some people just don't want to dream at all. So, surround yourself with people that believe in you and will support your dreams. Or just act in silence and let the results speak for themselve... (…
I'll soon start working on my 2026 motorsports preview. Most of the major championships have already entered the off-season. There are several changes underway, and it's always interesting to see how they will impact the outcome next year. Even though my world typically revolves around cars, there's still a biker side to me. I've spent several years working with riders across various classes, and…
You might be tempted to think all eVTOLs are the same, that they all look like oversized RC drones, designed by tech bros who've never so much as sniffed an aeronautics laboratory. Maybe that is how lots of eVTOL concepts begin, the ones that never get off the ground, at least. But one ex-RCAF pilot started a company promising something so much more. Meet Brandon Robinson, CEO and co-founder of…
My buddy Mike sent me an unexpected message this morning. He went out and bought another Mazda RX-8. I think this is his eighth one, I've lost track. Meanwhile, I'm on the verge of buying the red RHD model he still has in his garage. I don't plan on praising the Hiroshima Screamers again today, but bear with me for a moment. I had a very exciting interview recently, but couldn't find the time to…
Is there any automotive medium as detested as box trucks? They stink like diesel, double park on city streets, and get so covered in graffiti, you'd figure there's no way there's not something illicit in the back. But what can you do if you're trying to change the narrative on what's likely the most hated vehicle on America's roads? You ask an Amsterdammer, of course. Meet Joost de Vries, former…
In Porsche's long and storied history, few mechanical creations have reached the mythical status of the four-cam flat-four engine. Born in the crucible of motorsport in the early 1950s, it was a purpose-built weapon for speed, precision, and endurance. The Fuhrmann engine-named after its developer, Ernst Fuhrmann-powered icons like the 550 Spyder, the 356 Carrera, and the 904 Carrera GTS, machines…
