Rivian R1S Problems: Am I The Asshole? Should I deliver my car to the dealer when it's time for service or hold my ground?

OK, what do I do here? alloymag.com/should-the-d...

Pumped Up Pt.1 -- What is Octane and What's in Gas? Alex starts an exhaustive deep dive on how gas is made, what's in it and how that impacts the way you drive and live.

The more you read about gasoline, the more you start to realize that if we make it another 100 years, people will look back on it like ritual sacrifice. Here's @hansolex.bsky.social with the start of a series on the subject.

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Abandoning an Air-Cooled Porsche. Alloy's Rory Carroll explores his relationship with a car he's neglected for 20 years.

"There’s no big, dramatic explanation for how I gave up on the desirable air-cooled Porsche 911 that was once a huge part of my life. It just stopped being a cool car to me. I stopped loving it."

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🆕 Never Post! News Post: On the Impending Silicon Goods Shortage When the chips are down...

Oh, hi! There's a new @neverpo.st today, in which I talk with @ripefly.bsky.social of @rogue.site and @rorycarroll.bsky.social of @alloymag.bsky.social about the impending chip shortage, and *Arrested Development Newscaster Voice* what that means for your weekend.

Abandoning an air-cooled Porsche. Alloy's Rory Carroll explores his relationship with a car he's neglected for 20 years.

Here’s a post I did about aging and sports cars

Abandoning an air-cooled Porsche. Alloy's Rory Carroll explores his relationship with a car he's neglected for 20 years.

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New post: Generative https://alloymag.com/genesis-next-generation-platform-chassis/

Where Does Weed Fit in Car Culture? Jamie Kitman interrogates the relationship between weed and driving.

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Volvo's Lamda Sond Saved Performance Cars From Malaise Here's how Volvo and Bosch figured out how to make power and meet emission standards during the malaise era.

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The Lexus LC Was a Damn Good Coupe - Alloy Performance isn’t difficult to achieve, but specialness is. The Lexus LC was special.

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The Newest G-Shock Isn't a Smartwatch; It's Better - Alloy The perfect Casio G-Shock doesn’t exist. Or does it? The MIP-display GW-BX5600 has the good display tech paired with classic square looks.

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2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition Review Alloy We test the news Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition for 2026.

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New post: Runabout https://alloymag.com/toyota-mr2-engine-interview/

New post: Run About https://alloymag.com/bertone-autobianchi-runabout-concept-limited-edition-sportscar/

New post: Mass Transit https://alloymag.com/ettore-bugatti-autorail-high-speed-train/

New post: Resto https://alloymag.com/resto/

New post: Rollback https://alloymag.local:54237/trump-rollback-cafe-standards/

If you’re racing curious, this is maybe the best time ever to get into sports cars. Check out this comprehensive IMSA preview from Peter Hughes: alloymag.com/endurance-ra...

How much do EV batteries degrade over time? EV batteries degrade. How much, and why, are a matter of debate among EV advocates and reflexive haters. A new study adds a dash of objectivity.

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Alloy Update: January 2026 A quick update on the state of things over at Alloy.

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Can Chinese cars from Zeekr make it in the US? We recently drove a handful of Chinese cars. They're better than you think.

I feel special being named checked by @rorycarroll.bsky.social for @alloymag.bsky.social‘s piece on Geely.

Give it a read

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New post: Ready https://alloymag.com/ready/

New post: Big Brother is Billing You https://alloymag.com/ftc-gm-onstar-agreement-selling-driving-data/

Armored S-Class heads to auction in the US.Diplomatic Immunity - Alloy A rare, armored Mercedes-Benz S500 Guard from the Turkish Embassy heads to auction, and it could end up being a bargain of sorts.

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The Dodge Hornet Stalls, Crashes - Alloy The Dodge Hornet tried to wedge itself into a narrow corner of the crossover market. It turns out that market doesn’t actually exist.

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The Wraith Movie Review Peter Hughes dives into The Wraith, a schlocky car thriller from 1986.

At least it's Film Friday.

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New post: Diplomatic Immunity https://alloymag.com/armored-mercedes-benz-s500-auction-turkish/

Fundraiser 1: Sudan - Alloy This is Alloy's first every fundraiser. Read more about why you should donate today.

Make a donation of any amount and win an Alloy hat, or a handmade model art car.

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New post: Staria Bright https://alloymag.com/hyundai-staria-ev-commercial-van-g/