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May 28 • Tim Stevens

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Is the Luce, Ferrari’s first EV, its 1965 Newport Folk Festival Moment?

Or is this just a four-wheeled Judas?

May 26 • Tim Stevens

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Two Days in Spain in Volvo's Latest EV

The EX60 impresses, but perhaps not quite enough.

May 24 • Tim Stevens

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A trip back in time on one of Japan’s most scenic railways

Plus, my latest forays in print, and a question for you.

May 17 • Tim Stevens

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Inside Toyota’s Future City, and How AI is Helping Design Your Next Car

Plus, a few thoughts on digital detoxing.

May 10 • Tim Stevens

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April 2026

Hands-Off in Ginza: Nissan's AI Autonomy Impresses in Japan, but Will It Work Here?

It taught itself to drive in Japan in less than two months, but will we get to use it like this on North American roads?

Apr 23 • Tim Stevens

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Testing Nokian’s Magic Tires with Disappearing Studs

The Hakkapeliitta 01 offers tire tech you can use -- and hear.

Apr 5 • Tim Stevens

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March 2026

A Pair of Hub Motors Made This Pony Car Dance on Ice

Plus, goodbye to Afeela and hello to a new hybrid Corvette.

Mar 29 • Tim Stevens

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Escape to LA: One Last Run in Audi's Epic RS6 Avant

A meditation on life, death, and traffic.

Mar 22 • Tim Stevens

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Honda Killed the Wrong Cars This Week

Whither, Afeela?

Mar 15 • Tim Stevens

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Driving BMW’s Next EV And Audi’s Rebooted RS5

Plus a fun story on a couple of world-class arcades.

Mar 8 • Tim Stevens

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February 2026

My Thoughts, and Reservations, on Ferrari’s New Apple-Like Interior

Inside the Ferrari Luce, plus Porsche’s latest Macan Electric and more.

Feb 15 • Tim Stevens

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