My kingdom for an Altın Gün/Angine de Poitrine crossover album.

I wasn't sure what to expect from Nokian's latest, but on dry roads they absolutely delivered a significant reduction in noise.

Listen, I understand the skepticism about in-wheel motors and unsprung mass and etc. etc. But after a day behind the wheel of this all-wheel drive pony car, I’m a believer that the potentials outweigh the drawbacks. open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

Roads are finally clear of salt and the coupe is back on the road, with a fresh timing belt with all the trimmings and a Kartboy short shifter with all the bushings for good measure.

What's worse: People sharing fake, AI-generated videos on Facebook as if they're real, or the people commenting on the videos "It doesn't matter!" when people point out that they're AI?

I'm live on @dtnsshow.bsky.social Live talking about the current... state of EVs, Afeela, and all that jazz. Tune in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQkt...

There's a new Grand Sport in town, and a hybrid version at that! And, if that's not enough, there's a new V8 that makes more power thanks to a quicker processor and fast Fourier transforms!! All the details over at @arstechnica.com arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03...

My heart goes out to the teams at Sony Honda Mobility, but it's hard to say we couldn't see this coming. I break down the myriad factors that led to this cancelation and give some thoughts on what made a Sony car such a challenging prospect in the first place.

Tried to write a thing about what'll probably be my last drive in an RS6 Avant for the newsletter. Things got a little heavy, for better or worse. timstevens.substack.com/p/escape-to-...

Timing belt time for the STI Coupe... So far so good...

Just finally finished Star Wars Outlaws. 10/10. What a ride. Better than most of the films. I know it had its... issues at launch. But if you've been sleeping on this one like I was, it's well worth your time now.

Doing a little tire testing this week. On the right, Nokian's Hakka 10 studded snow tire, the same I raced on this past season. The left is the new Hakka 01, the ones with the fancy temperature-sensitive stud tech. Very keen to see how they compare as the temps increase this week!

We've got movie sign!!!

From @iracing.com to IRL, join me for a spin in @porscheusa.bsky.social 911 Cup. It's over at @arstechnica.com! arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03...

Some really compelling designs got the axe this week, while another yet lives on… open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

Got to break out my most expensive suit today for a very special drive. It's the new Porsche 911 Cup, and as soon as my ears stop ringing I'll start writing up my impressions.

What's it like to slide a priceless prototype EV across a lake? And can the extra 1,000 pounds Audi's new RS5 gained really be worth it? That and plenty more in my latest newsletter.

We are lucky to have two "World's Largest" arcades in the United States. Which is truly the largest? The answer may surprise you... because it doesn't matter. They're both amazing. Had an absolute blast investigating this piece for Ars. arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/...

@billcorbett.bsky.social thanks for the follow. Big fan and super excited for the new eps!

The BMW i3 is more than an electrified 3 Series. It's the next step in BMW's rollout of its next-gen EV platform, and a huge step forward for vehicle control dynamics. It's also a proper hoot on the ice.

Greetings from Marrakesh, where I've just spent a few days behind the wheel of Audi's new RS5, which pairs a 2.9-liter V6 with a pair of turbos and a pair of electric motors.

Huge fan of the original series. Couldn't be more excited for this.

I'm always happy to talk about my favorite form of amateur motorsport, and after you try it you'll feel the same way.

Need a scholarship? SAE has some scholarships! Get a scholarship! Apply by Feb 28! Tell everyone! www.sae.org/scholarships

Is it just me or do the cars in @iracing.com's new iRacing Arcade look kind of adorable?

Switching from technology journalism to automotive journalism has resulted in a number of strange confluences over the years. This, though, is the one that’s left me feeling some particular deja vu: A Ferrari interior available in aluminum anodized in your choice of silver, gray, or rose gold.

Ferrari's first EV is called Luce, and this is what it's interior looks like. Suffice to say, it's on another level compared to any other interior I've ever seen... but is it right for a Ferrari?

A little footage from last Sunday's ice racing action. This is the finale race of the day. That's me in the blue STI. I got by in the first corner and the chase was on from then. What an epic day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9QR...

Life is getting tough for electric SUVs this year, but Volvo's new EX60 looks to have what it takes to keep up with the competiton. I can't wait to drive it. All the details over at @engadget.com www.engadget.com/transportati...

Drone delivery is a reality but, as is so often the case, the future is not yet widely distributed. I made a run down to suburban Dallas to get an inside look at what Zipline is serving. Spoiler alert: it was the hottest, freshest burrito I've ever had delivered. www.theverge.com/tech/864601/...

Greetings from Stockholm, where I have just issued the worst ever pronunciation of the word "kanelbulle." Alas, it was close enough to score me this beauty, well worth the public shame. Anyhow, I'm here to see a certain new Volvo. Much more on that tomorrow.

Never have I felt less inclined to add something to my cart, Amazon.

Google using AI to kill the sources of information that it uses to train its AI is the short-sighted, venemous oruboros of stupidity that 2026 deserves. pressgazette.co.uk/media-audien...

Patents are still pending and there’s still a ton of third-party testing ahead, but if Donut Lab’s bold claims at CES hold up, this could be an absolutely pivotal moment in the EV era. Details on that plus the other big automotive news at CES 2026 here: timstevens.substack.com/p/donut-labs...

Some friendly CES newbie just asked me which hall he should go to to "see some AI". Bless his heart.

If you love everything about the Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 but think it's roughly two inches too short to support your active lifestyle, have I got some good news for you -- assuming you're not looking to buy until 2029 or so... www.engadget.com/transportati...

Greetings from Las Vegas and CES 2026. Sony Honda Mobility's conference is about to kick off and there's a conspicuously empty turntable up there on stage. The Afeela 1 is about to get some company. Stay tuned... #ces2026

Uber definitely needs a "no Teslas" option. This is for a variety of reasons, but mostly because every Tesla Uber driver I've ever had runs with regen on maximum and they have all the throttle control of an overeager jackrabbit signaling danger.

Just stumbled across this in an old duffel bag, my 2003 USGP ticket, flier, and car corral parking pass. I remember being blown away by parking on the back straight of the Indy oval! $75 for premium grandstand tix was a stretch for me back then. Probably would cost 10x that for similar seating today

Whew, what a year. In 2025 I flew over 200,000 miles and wrote nearly 280,000 words worth of assignments, chasing stories and reviews all over the world. It's hard to pick favorites, but here’s what stands out. timstevens.substack.com/p/my-favorit...

Finally cracking into my hardest fought souvenir from Japan, the 4K remaster of Macross: Do You Remember Love? Took me forever to find a copy in Tokyo. Been decades since I last saw this. Let's see if I still dislike Minmei after all these years...

Merry Christmas from the Stevens household, where I'm trying to teach Koopa to help me bring in wood for the fire. Half the time he runs off with the piece I give him, but we'll get there.

Mostly offline to focus on the family this week, but wanted to quickly share my first byline for The Washington Post, in which I delve into how automotive design studios are mixing old tech and new. Very proud to be a contributor to this storied outlet. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Lots of folks seemed to enjoy my first round of travel tips, so I’m back with more. May they make your journeys a little less stressful. open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

Gawd, Koopa's ego is probably never going to come back down to earth after this. Anyhow, we has a blast putting some eco-friendly dog toys and treats to the test for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us...

project. Replaced a few transistors which fixed most of the issues, only to restore power to a shorted coil that then... blew one of the fresh new transistors. Back to the soldering bench.

The new ix3 sounds agressively weird. @timstevens.bsky.social has the review. alloymag.com/bmw-ix3-driv...

To those excited about kei cars in the US, please know that there are many superminis in various international markets that could have been sold in the US under current regulations. By and large, manufacturers don't because nobody here buys them. Changing legality sadly does not create a market.

@timstevens.bsky.social nailed this like Ted Lasso's last dart throw

Look what just showed up from Japan. It's the newest issue of Car Graphic Neo Classic featuring lil ol' me and the story of my imported STI. Amazing to see my car featured like this in such a beautiful magazine. Many thanks to Mike Cutler for the great pics.