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

May 26, 2026

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4 min read

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

Or is this just a four-wheeled Judas?

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

ev

+2

Two Days in Spain in Volvo's Latest EV

May 24, 2026

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1 min read

Two Days in Spain in Volvo's Latest EV

The EX60 impresses, but perhaps not quite enough.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

travel

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

May 17, 2026

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2 min read

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

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

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

May 10, 2026

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3 min read

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

Plus, a few thoughts on digital detoxing.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

ai

+1

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

Apr 22, 2026

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4 min read

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?

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

tech

+3

Testing Nokian’s Magic Tires with Disappearing Studs

Apr 5, 2026

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2 min read

Testing Nokian’s Magic Tires with Disappearing Studs

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

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

corvette

+3

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

Mar 29, 2026

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3 min read

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

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

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

stoicism

+1

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

Mar 22, 2026

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6 min read

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

A meditation on life, death, and traffic.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

ev

+2

Honda Killed the Wrong Cars This Week

Mar 15, 2026

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2 min read

Honda Killed the Wrong Cars This Week

Whither, Afeela?

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

video games

+5

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

Mar 8, 2026

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3 min read

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

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

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

design

+4

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

Feb 15, 2026

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3 min read

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

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

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

drones

+6

Volvo’s Latest Electric Revolution, and a First Taste of Drone Delivery

Jan 25, 2026

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3 min read

Volvo’s Latest Electric Revolution, and a First Taste of Drone Delivery

Can the EX60 succeed despite the EX90’s struggles?

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

ev

+3

Donut Lab’s Solid-State Battery Could be the Most Significant Product I’ve Ever Covered at CES

Jan 11, 2026

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3 min read

Donut Lab’s Solid-State Battery Could be the Most Significant Product I’ve Ever Covered at CES

Or it could be nothing but hype.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens
My Favorite Cars, Things, Trips, and Toys from 2025

Dec 28, 2025

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4 min read

My Favorite Cars, Things, Trips, and Toys from 2025

A little look back as we move ahead.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

virtual reality

+4

Where VR and AR Meet Clay for Car Design

Dec 21, 2025

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2 min read

Where VR and AR Meet Clay for Car Design

My first contribution to the Washington Post, plus another generational shift for EVs.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

survival guide

+1

Simple tips to survive terrible trips: Part 2

Dec 14, 2025

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4 min read

Simple tips to survive terrible trips: Part 2

More humble advice a weary wanderer.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

bmw

+3

I Can Finally Tell You All About BMW’s iX3

Dec 7, 2025

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3 min read

I Can Finally Tell You All About BMW’s iX3

That plus me in print all over the world.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

video games

+4

Retro games, tactile puzzles, and electric super-SUVs

Nov 23, 2025

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2 min read

Retro games, tactile puzzles, and electric super-SUVs

Variety is the stuff.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

3d printing

+3

Driving the Halo Car for the Military-Industrial Complex

Nov 9, 2025

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3 min read

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.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

infotainment

+4

Toyota radically improved the RAV4 software experience, without killing CarPlay

Oct 26, 2025

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4 min read

Toyota radically improved the RAV4 software experience, without killing CarPlay

General Motors: Please take notes.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

EVs

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

Oct 12, 2025

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2 min read

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.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

ford

+3

Inside the American war for dominance at a storied German track

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

Inside the American war for dominance at a storied German track

Plus, Subaru’s latest Forester and Crosstrek impress.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

business travel

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Simple tips to survive terrible trips: Part 1

Sep 28, 2025

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3 min read

Simple tips to survive terrible trips: Part 1

Some humble advice a tired globetrotter.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

kart

+3

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

Sep 21, 2025

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2 min read

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

A good time was had by all.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens

cars

+4

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

Sep 7, 2025

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2 min read

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.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens
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