Tim Stevens

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

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

My Thoughts, and Reservations, on Ferrari’s New Apple-Like Interior Inside the Ferrari Luce, plus Porsche’s latest Macan Electric and more.

Suffice to say, I have a few thoughts in my latest newsletter.

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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.

To be fair, Ferrari already had turn signal buttons in their current cars. But I don't disagree otherwise.

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?

Big same.

YouTube video by MeadeSports - Jeff Denmeade MeadeSports - Jeff Denmeade - AMEC Peck Lake Ice Race - 1 Feb 2026

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...

It is indeed.

Volvo EX60 SUV preview: 400-mile range, 670 hp and Google Gemini onboard With big power and big range, Volvo's next-gen EV efforts are off to a good start.

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...

Burritos from Heaven: Are drones the future of delivery? | The Verge Zipline’s airborne delivery service is making fans in Texas, with more locales coming soon.

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.

Global publisher Google traffic dropped by a third in 2025 - Press Gazette Google search traffic was down globally by a third in the year to November, according to new Chartbeat data.

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...

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.

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.

YouTube video by SkeeLoVEVO Skee-Lo - I Wish (Official Video)

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Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela Prototype 2026 puts an SUV spin on its too-familiar sedan at CES Sony has a new Afeela prototype before its first model is ready to ship. Here's what we know.

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

Well I am famously anti-sporty.

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.

Check out the driver lineup!

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

My Favorite Cars, Things, Trips, and Toys from 2025 A little look back as we move ahead.

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...

And a very happy Honda Days to you, my friend.

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.

How to design a new car in 2026 Sulfurous clay was the tool every car designer used, until virtual reality arrived.

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...

Thanks, Mitch!