How the Humble Sprinter Van Became a Glam Fashion Icon
Also, in Glorious Print!
J. Shia of Madhouse Motors
Getting to know J. Shia, and those in her orbit, made me wish I owned (and knew how to ride) a motorcycle, just so I could have an excuse to go to her shop and hang out.
Envisioning an Optimistic Automotive Future
Improbably, for a pessimistic nihilist like me, I wrote an essay about optimism for the future of the car in the face of climate catastrophe, our ruined world, and the automobile’s leading charge in catalyzing both.
Mercedes Unveils its First Luxury Electric Sedan
Holiday Gift Idea
Is there someone special in your life who loves Corvettes? If so, you could order this book for them, which I wrote a decent portion of. (All the stuff about design.) It will be out in February, but is available for pre-order now, and is quite lovely, interesting, and well-written.
100% Cars
Do you enjoy the droning, self-interested sound of my voice? Do you have 30 minutes to wantonly waste? Then check out the latest episode of the podcast “100% Cars” created by the enthusiastic 13 year-old Angeleno Nico Lombard. My part starts at 11:25
Follow Nico on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicolombard45/
Brash, Vulgar, and Extinct
“Remember What Would Jesus Drive?” Lutz says. “I always said, he might well drive a Hummer because he was living out in the desert with all those disciples. What else is he going to drive?”
Volvo’s Plan to Help Slow the Destruction of Our Already Ruined World
Your kids should still grow gills and an extra layer or two of skin.
Hobbs & Shaw is a Gay Rom-Com , Without Gays
I’m On a Podcast
You can now download/listen to my appearance on The Smoking Tire podcast. Learn all about my weird glamorous life, and waste two hours of your day.