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

Is that Car Week done over, as it were?

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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.

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

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.

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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That's certainly a start.

No jelly needed these days.

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Worth reading our interview with the three of them. www.thetimes.com/article/0f49...

There's a line in the story: "A third man is likely to complete the line-up, with bosses expected to find a role for a woman in a non-hosting capacity." Weirdly blunt, isn't it? Why not as a host? Someone in the comments suggested Tatiana Reed (overintherover). That's an interesting idea.

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Clarkson, Hammond.and May was lightning in a bottle. Capturing that again? Good luck. But there's also the fourth and fifth members to consider: Wilman and Porter. They were absolutely key.

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Who will be the next Top Gear presenters?

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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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.

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

Reposted by Will Dron

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 · 31/07/2026

This is the best Jeep Avenger song I've ever heard.

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

That was the intention, but as pointed out in the reversal of the decision, many people still need a car or van for work. And you can't get the same convenience door to door as a car. You just can't.

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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.

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

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

Yep. Will need to see the investigation report.

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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 · 19/06/2026

You can get Transitions lenses for Meta glasses -- I've seen it in action recently. Probably an idea set up for our job, but also the ultimate look for parent-worrying.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I shall mount a VCR camera on my head.

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Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Stop asking questions and just film, then post, then film, then post...

Will Dron @wdron.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A good number of motoring journalists are now using them on launches, as they're great for capturing in-car video. Haven't done it myself... but have considered it. Now I'm having second (third?) thoughts.

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

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