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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Smallish arcade in rural MA, but some great games. Nice way to spend an afternoon.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

T-Tops make everything better. Even trips to the vet.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Greetings from Imola, one of the greatest tracks in the world. This weekend it plays host to A2RL, the Autonomous racing league. Look closely, there's nobody in that formula car. Eager to see how the cars go compared to the last time I saw them in 2024.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Meet our next project. A 1987 Williams Big Guns pinball that followed us home tonight. It is... petty rough to say the least. Nothing a couple hundred hours of toil won't fix!

The legless cabinet of a 1987 Williams Big Guns pinball machine.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Back at it filming with the Capital One Auto Navigator crew today at a pretty special location today. Some good cars and thankfully good weather, too.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Also: the Luce would fit right in with Masamune's vision for the future.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thoughts on the first episode of the new Ghost in the Shell series: it's entertaining, but a big tone shift from the film and previous series. For better or worse, it's staying extremely close to the original manga of the early '90s, odd humor and all. I'm enjoying it and looking forward to more.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This picture, shared by Rochester meteorologist Eric Snitil, might be my least favorite jpg ever.

A graph showing incredibly high incidence of tickborne disease across NY state.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

owdy from Bavaria, where I'm testing the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C. Always wanted a GT3 but can't go anywhere without the wind in your hair? This is your solution, and that's about all I can tell you about it for now.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A few more shots of the 721-horse, hybridized Corvette Grand Sport X. As per usual I can't tell you what I think about it just yet, but here's what it looks like at Red Rocks! #cars

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Friend had a sighting yesterday! Will keep my eyes out. I spent a lot of time ogling this today, though.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Greetings from Pikes Peak! I'm not only checking out the action at this year's Hill Climb for the first time, which I'm jazzed about, but I'm also spending some quality time behind the wheel of the Corvette Grand Sport X. (Dig those fender lines!) This should be an excellent few days.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This has been a long time coming. After many hours of PCB work and consternation, we have sound in our Street Fighter II Pinball restoration project! A combination of bad voltage, bad RAM, and tired capacitors have kept this thing quiet. A huge relief to hear this this morning.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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. #travel

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Big day for our Street Fighter II Pinball restoration project, everything back in the cabinet and first games played. A few things that decided to stop working and I'm still stuck with no sound, but we're getting there. Maybe finished in time for the new movie...?

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

My latest for @theguardian.com, and my latest collab with my favorite coworker, is a deep dive on dog harnesses, including advice from a veterinarian on how to pick the right one. Some of these are wildly expensive. Worth it? Sometimes, yeah.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

After months of debate and a good week of 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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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I'm not sure whether to be amused or horrified that Red Bull Racing Crocs exist... especially for $95. #f1

Crocs that look ever so vaguely like a Red Bull Racing F1 car.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I couldn’t help thinking about precedents of icons going electric and getting absolutely 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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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I sampled that one, plus this the base Cayenne and the middle child Cayenne S Coupè as well. Which is best? The answer probably won't surprise you, but the reasoning might. Stay tuned for more on that.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Here's what I actually came to Germany to see, and to drive. It's the new Porsche Cayenne Electric Coupè, slightly swoopier version of Porsche's electric SUV, available with over 1,100 horsepower in Turbo trim. #ev

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Please enjoy this picture of Koopa, relaxing amidst the entrails of his prey, tongue slightly askew.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Last month, my wife and I hopped the Shinkansen and headed north out of Tokyo in search of cherry blossoms. We sadly missed peak season, but had an absolutely lovely time just the same, including a ride on one of Japan's most scenic railways and sampling some of the finest Apple treats in the world.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Greetings from Spain. Spending a few days getting comfortable in Volvo's upcoming EX60 SUV. It's a stunning place and I think I'm allowed to say the company's latest EV is quite a looker as well. Any other impressions, though, will have to wait. Stay tuned. #volvo #ev

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Latest update on our Street Fighter II Pinball restoration project. Really starting to look near complete again. Current goal: have this ready for sale in time for the release of the new movie in October. Feels eminently doable, but we'll see if my travel schedule cooperates.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Greetings from the land of Nissan. Out here in Yokohama this week sampling some future product, but these three lovelies in the lobby certainly caught my eye.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

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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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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!

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I am sadly unable to tell you a damned thing about what it's like for another few days yet, so you'll just have to use your imagination for now on how this 630hp PHEV drives. Stay tuned...

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

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...

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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.

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Kudos to one of my local VFDs for battling disinformation on a post regarding a recent vehicle fire that everyone in comments just up and assumed was an EV. (It was a Genesis G70, FYI.) www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cw4...

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

This week's newsletter is full of variety. open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Parting shot from Japan. Epic sunset over the wing of this A350 on my flight home. Hope to see you again next year, Fuji-san!

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Tim Stevens @timstevens.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Greetings from Malaga. It's @porscheusa.bsky.social 911 Turbo S day in Spain and per usual I can't tell you what I think about it, but a 701 hp hybrid with a pair of electrified turbochargers should give you an idea of the performance. More impressions to come! #porsche

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