Around the Next Bend

Retro games, tactile puzzles, and electric super-SUVs

Variety is the stuff.

Nov 23 • 

Tim Stevens

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Driving the Halo Car for the Military-Industrial Complex

No, I'm not talking about Porsche's new 911 Turbo S, though I have impressions of that for you, too.

Nov 9 • 

Tim Stevens

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October 2025

Toyota radically improved the RAV4 software experience, without killing CarPlay

General Motors: Please take notes.

Oct 26 • 

Tim Stevens

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Ferrari launches its Elettrica with one of the best EV marketing analogies of all time

Walking the golden path between simile and spin, there is greatness.

Oct 12 • 

Tim Stevens

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Inside the American war for dominance at a storied German track

Plus, Subaru’s latest Forester and Crosstrek impress.

Oct 5 • 

Tim Stevens

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September 2025

Simple tips to survive terrible trips: Part 1

Some humble advice a tired globetrotter.

Sep 28 • 

Tim Stevens

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A karting exclusive, and a bit of travel writing for a new outlet

A good time was had by all.

Sep 21 • 

Tim Stevens

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Brutal honesty from one major automaker, and yet more promises from another

Audi is staying focused on what's important, while Tesla is moving the shell again.

Sep 7 • 

Tim Stevens

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August 2025

Wheeling a prototype of Porsche's next great EV

Plus, how to improve some more vintage rides.

Aug 31 • 

Tim Stevens

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Reading the hypercar tea leaves in Monterey

Plus, that time Jim Farley stopped Lincoln from going all-in on EVs.

Aug 24 • 

Tim Stevens

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The Cadillac Optiq is a great place to Super Cruise

Shame about that lack of smartphone support, though.

Aug 10 • 

Tim Stevens

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The most capable off-road machine I've ever ridden is electric

So, too, the biggest damn SUV I've ever driven

Aug 3 • 

Tim Stevens

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