Freelance journo for lots of great places like Ars Technica, MotorTrend, and TechCrunch. I dig tech and autos. Fortune once called me the Nicest Guy in Tech.
Joined June 2008
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I really wasn't sure what to expect from my first time behind the wheel of the Rivian R2. I was not, however, expecting it to be such an improvement over the R1S.
Shame about the lease pricing, though...
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Jun 12
Trying something new out on my newsletter, Million Miler Reviews. I'm going to dtert evaluating the products I take with me around the globe again and again. First up? My Sony XM6 wireless headphones. They were great... Until they broke. #travelling
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My latest for @guardian and my latest collab with my favorite coworker, is a deep dive on dog harnesses, including some advice from a veterinarian. Some of these are wildly expensive. Worth it? Sometimes, yeah.
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May 31
After much debate and tinkering with settings, I've finally made the move and ported my newsletter away from Substack. Those in the newsletter game have surely seen no shortage of discussion online about the merits of staying vs. leaving and trust me it hasn't been an easy call.
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Anyhow, given the extra cost of hosting on Beehiiv, shares and subs are more appreciated than ever. Here's the first post on the new platform!
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Tim Stevens retweeted
DTNS Live video for Thursday May 28, 2026
“The Practical Ferrari”
Episode 5129 with @sarahlane @Tim_Stevens @jollyroger @theatremonkey
Watch here: youtube.com/live/avL644c8_vQ
ALT “THE PRACTICAL FERRARI” in white text on three lines on a screenshot of Tim Stevens taken from today’s video recording of DTNS Live, “Tim Stevens” in white text on one line in the bottom left corner, the DTNS Live logo in the top right corner, “EPISODE 5129” in white text across the bottom.
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May 26
I couldn’t help thinking about precedents of icons going electric and getting torn apart because of it. Please enjoy some thoughts on why I appreciate the Luce, even if it isn’t the brand’s most sultry car.
However, there is one big reason why I’m concerned about its success…
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Spotted in the German countryside, it's a Porsche 718 prototype with no signs of combustion. No exhaust. No engine noise. After all the chatter of the EV being canceled, I'll take this as an encouraging sign that the project is continuing. #porsche
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But with Audi moving forward with Concept C, it kind of had to, right?
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Very glad to read that these charming individuals have been apprehended by the police.
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Respect the riders. Respect the race. Respect the #GirodItalia
🫶 Fans, Tifosi. We love you on the roadside. We love your enthusiasm, we love that you cheer on the riders, we love that you dress like flamingos.
❌ But there's a line not to cross. Don't be like this guy.
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May 10
Toyota’s future city has some seriously dystopian early vibes, what with the cameras and the security guards and the empty streets, but there’s potential there for it to be something more significant down the road. Some more thoughts on that in my latest newsletter.
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May 10
Also, your next car will almost certainly have AI in it. But will it have AI in the design, too? It’s more likely than you think.
Finally, a few thoughts on digital detoxing, which I'm very thoroughly enjoying while home.
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Hands-Off in Ginza: Nissan's AI Autonomy Impresses in JGinza and Shinbashi are some of my favorite areas of Tokyo to wander, but also some of the most miserable places to drive. All the more reason to let the car to the driving.
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Apr 5
Back in 2013, I was so fed up with Nokian’s studded tires that I swore I’d never buy another set. Here, in 2026, I’m blown away by the tech on display — and hidden within — the company’s latest model. More details in my latest newsletter.
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I wasn't sure what to expect from Nokian's latest, but on dry roads they absolutely delivered a significant reduction in noise.
These retractable studded tires might save our roads, ears, and lungs theverge.com/transportation/…
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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.
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