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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The thing about judging awards is that you don't always get the outcome you want. With Motor Awards 2026 I also couldn't control every part of our write-up. But there were long lists, short lists and hearty debates, I can assure you, and these are all great winners. www.thetimes.com/article/9763...

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The best cars of 2026: from load-luggers to convertibles

This year’s winners of The Times and Sunday Times Motor Awards — by Nick Rufford, Richard Porter, Will Dron and Jeremy Clarkson

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Excellent number plate on this Polestar 5. Fairly appropriate I reckon.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The genesis of the driving simulator, as demonstrated by Blue Peter... and Graham Hill. Doesn't look like it would have been of much use! youtu.be/XVXZk8lyhys?...

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1967: Test Drive a "Driving Simulator" | Blue Peter | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

If political methods don't work out for Count Binface, this guy could be activated.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today would have been my dad's 80th birthday. And yesterday I was forwarded a video made by the Brundle boys, in which pa gets a named namedrop (around 4 mins). So lovely that people still remember him, especially primo racers (and gents) like these. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPcG...

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Reunited: Martin & Robin Brundle Raced This Toyota Celica Together 46 years ago

YouTube video by Alex Brundle

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Last year they were even more laughable. Some this year were incredible -- and somewhat terrifyingly more advanced. We probably have five more of these games before the robot uprising.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A birthday party is taking things too far. Good for the then-owner for rescuing this Morris Minor 1000, though. Where is it today, I wonder. youtube.com/shorts/_WasE...

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1980: How much do you love your car? | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dear BBC: Don't make the same mistake again. Chemistry is vital but what you often seem to forget is that Clarkson, Hammond and May were all car people. That, at least, is true of The Grand Tour's new trio. www.thetimes.com/article/31d4...

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Who will be the next Top Gear presenters?

With the comedian Jimmy Carr and the Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler in the frame, our TV experts weigh in. Who do you think will get the gig?

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

As a dad, I wholeheartedly approve of this joke.

Edinburgh Festival Cheez-it Cheeziest Gag Award story in The Sun: "My brother convinced me to go halves on a used funeral car. I can't believe I was so easily co-hearsed."

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I was going to make a joke about a Mitsubishi Eclipse but ended up taking some photos that are slightly less crap.

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Sir Basil @sirbasil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I don't think there should be a defibrilator on Snowdon. And that's a hill I'm prepared to die on

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ever wanted to ride at a velodrome? Thanks to Team GB sponsor Vauxhall I got to try it out yesterday and, despite being a big lump, I did ok -- Times and ST on top. I may ask for a raise after this. Ed Clancy, btw, has three gold medals and one bronze. Plus he's an absolutely top bloke. Vid in Sep.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If I were running a newspaper: 1. There'd be more positive news and no stories about dead children. 2. I'd dramatically reduce football coverage and up the F1. 3. There would be a weekly motoring section. 4. All comment pieces would be peer-reviewed. Which is why I'll never run a newspaper.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Local councillors can be so out of touch. Absolutely baffling idea. Encourage less use of cars by all means, but building houses without the option of being able to park? BBC News - Oxfordshire U-turns on plans for new-build car-free estates - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Oxfordshire U-turns on plans for new-build car-free estates

New plans have been withdrawn that would force developers to limit car parking on new build estates.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The greatest road name you'll see today. (Glenn) Close enough to the actress's name, anyway.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I first fell in love with the Porsche 356 after seeing it in Top Gun, and the desire grew with the replica in 48 Hours. This morning I got to drive one, and it was even better than I had imagined - beautiful engine, sophisticated ride, predictable steering. Drive your heroes.

Will Dron in a red Porsche 356 Speedster.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Quite an evening here at West Dean. I'm gearing up for Goodwood tomorrow but before I go anywhere I'll be driving some of these. Stupid not to. #Porsche #FoS

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I did the two-day Sport Auto perfektions training course at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Porsche 911 Turbo S... and managed not to stuff it into the Armco, which was my no.1 goal. Can't call myself a 'Ringmeister by any stretch but this was a brilliant experience. Words and vid soon(ish).

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This peddles wildly exaggerated ideas (some might say misinformation but it'd be wrong to say there haven't been ... issues) but the "quote" from Musk is genius. youtu.be/M7aqrtL7Bas?...

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Tesla Launches New Model Of Explosions

YouTube video by The Onion

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The speed at which this Tesla hits the house... 😱 www.ndtv.com/world-news/w...

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Best thing in the British Motor Museum. Apart from @sniffpetrol.com talking about hot hatches, natch.

Unipart Formula 3 car at British Motor Museum.

Unipart Formula 3 car info board at British Motor Museum

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This is what the JCB Hydromax hydrogen record car sounds like.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Love it. Three Brits. Three different teams. Exciting racing. Hamilton winning in scarlet. Just so good. #F1

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Drove the Audi RS 5 today. No embargo so I can say that it's not prefect but... bloody brilliant. Hugely characterful and like nothing else through corners, hiding its weight. Unbelievable grip and cornering ability. But also comfortable for cruising. V complicated, though. And around £90k.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Hey, @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social. Please tell the Discover team that we don't want X posts in our news feed. Please just stop it. Or give us a way to turn off posts from X. Couldn't feel stronger about this.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Peter is my new hero for putting this out. Not defensive, just setting the record straight and clearly sick of the vile comments being sent not just his way, but to others who spent their bank holiday weekend working (v hard, as it happens) at the Ferrari Luce launch. Bravo. youtu.be/shIQmlU4X5M?...

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Ferrari Luce - Watch This BEFORE Hating The Car OR Hating ME !

YouTube video by Petrol Ped

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

And here it is, the Ferrari Luce, Maranello's first electric car! Designed by LoveFrom and Ferrari in collaboration, it's like a glass teardrop with a bodykit on top. Lowest drag of any Ferrari ever. 4x e-motors 1035bhp 0-62mph: 2.5s 193mph Engineering masteclass + new high watermark interior.

Will Dron inside the Ferrari Luce viewed from side with both doors open

Will Dron in the driver's seat of the Ferrari Luce

Will Dron standing next to a blue Ferrari Luce

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Tight-lipped until 9.10pm UK time.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Last few days. Story goes live late tonight. Can't say anything more for now

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Ford's New Coke moment? The ditching of which (by Coca Cola) famously ended up boosting Coke sales. I can imagine the return of Fiesta and Focus could also be a big success for the Blue Oval. www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/369616/...

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Ford's fightback plan promises new Fiesta, Puma and Focus models specially for the UK and Europe | Auto Express

Ford’s fightback in Europe is coming, and it could see Fiesta and Focus return

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Still thinking about the two days I spent riding this in the Highlands. Absolutely brilliant trip. Write up and video coming soon.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Obviously this trip is about 25 years of the Superb but it's also an excuse to ride parts of the NC500 on two wheels. Just got to my room and look...🤩 If you read my recent adventure bike group test you'll know why I brought the Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition. Hoping it's less wet tomorrow! 😬

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Driving 25 years of the Skoda Superb in Scotland today. Next one I get behind the wheel of is the sleeper car. 470bhp and 4x4. 😁 #skodasuperb25years

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Driving the Cupra Raval today. Same underpinnings as the VW ID Polo, and in this sporty VZ spec is 15mm lower, gets wider wheels, a rear e-diff and dynamic damping. No embargo so I can tell you it's fun! Punchy, nice balance, sharp steering. 👌 VZ 0-62mph 6.8sec. Before gov grant, £23,785-£36,310.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The sun is out and I've gone for lunch at a National Trust café in a Morgan. Feeling INCREDIBLY old money English right now. Lovely car, the Supersport. Do I wish it had a manual gearbox? Yes. Do I care that much? No. 👴 3.0l twin-turbo BMW straight six 👴 335bhp 👴 0-62mph in 3.8sec 👴 from £105,723

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's a shame that major publishers feel the need to say their journalists' verdicts are honest. Surely they're being honest all the time? I know we live in an age of sponsored content, paid influencers and SEO/ GEO, but having to state that proper journos are honest? That's quite sad.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Such a great dash design. Win this car! It looks mint, and Matt is the previous owner of your dreams.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

What foodstuff should the Daily Star choose to go up against Keir Starmer? [In Ben Elton voice] Little bit of #politics

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