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Digital Driving Editor at The Times & Sunday Times, posting only online and in front of the paywall. Killed my Twxtter because of Elon, and feel conflicted about it. But here seems good.

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I'm sorry, I dont do impressions. My training is in journalism.

06.03.2026 09:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aston Martin face more engine issues in torrid Melbourne practice No FP1 laps for Fernando Alonso as boss Adrian Newey admits team is in โ€˜scary placeโ€™ after issues with Honda battery, with no spares available for season opener

โ€œHonda pulled out at the end of 2021 ... then re-entered the sport at the end of 2022, so roughly a year and a bit, out of competition. When they reformed, a lot of the original group had disbanded ... so a lot of the group that reformed are fresh to F1."

!!!

www.thetimes.com/article/55f3...

06.03.2026 09:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dacia is preparing a brand new affordable estate car, and it's called 'Striker'
www.topgear.com/car-news/fir...

06.03.2026 09:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
2026 Mercedes GLC cabin

2026 Mercedes GLC cabin

This was my office today. I've recorded a video demo of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC's Hyperscreen so check that out when the review embargo lifts on the 23rd. At thetimes.com, of course.

03.03.2026 18:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿค”

03.03.2026 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't panic buy petrol and diesel, says the AA. So what are people doing right now, do you think?

Let me know know if you see big queues at the pumps.

03.03.2026 17:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad I didnt mention the aquarium mode.

02.03.2026 22:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aston Martin braces for Australian GP pain amid Honda F1 crisis Hondaโ€™s power unit has proven inadequate, and Aston Martin is attempting to help the Japanese manufacturer solve its battery issues

Dreadful.

"The AMR26s will be in Australia, but only intend to make the 107% rule to qualify for the grid and race for a few laps before retiring."

Aston Martin braces for Australian GP pain amid Honda F1 crisis www.motorsport.com/f1/news/asto...

02.03.2026 22:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But it has a fireplace mode.

02.03.2026 22:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic

2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic

2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic

2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic

Cutaway rear drive motor and battery pack of the 2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic with body removed.

Cutaway rear drive motor and battery pack of the 2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic with body removed.

Presentation showing 2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic's Hyperscreen and how its intelligent range predictions use data from on-board systems, the cloud and live charging networks.

Presentation showing 2026 Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic's Hyperscreen and how its intelligent range predictions use data from on-board systems, the cloud and live charging networks.

Driving the all-new pure electric Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic tomorrow. Longer wheelbase than the petrol version, so more room inside; new gen rear motor with two gears; 443 mile range WLTP; 800v with up to 188 miles added in 10 mins; and... 39.1in HYPERSCREEN. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

02.03.2026 17:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Bahrain GP is on 12 April. Just saying.

28.02.2026 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definitely a talking point. I remember after the UK launch of the original Nissan Leaf I realised EVs might encourage people to drive more efficiently in general. It certainly concentrates the mind on fuel use.

21.02.2026 10:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fine, then I shan't like yours, either. ๐Ÿ˜›

21.02.2026 10:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If real, this seems like a smart solution. But trying to get it past the safety regulations in the UK wouldn't be simple.

21.02.2026 10:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.

Just incredible.

People say this chap will win all kinds of awards for his photo of Andrew. How about the Noble prize?

Thanks, I'm here all week.

BBC News - A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

21.02.2026 10:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜„

20.02.2026 20:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm now imagining an Allegro walk. The opposite of a strut, perhaps.

20.02.2026 19:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heathrow isnโ€™t too crowded โ€” travellers just walk wrong way, says boss Thomas Woldbye, the chief executive, says Britons and Europeans walk on different sides, giving the impression the airport is too busy

Absolute bobbins. I use Heathrow A LOT and it's a free-for-all, whichever terminal you're in.

Wondering if this was meant as a joke.
www.thetimes.com/article/6f01...

14.02.2026 13:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
10yo boy posing with Lightning McQueen at Mundo Pixar, London.

10yo boy posing with Lightning McQueen at Mundo Pixar, London.

10yo boy sitting on building block in Andy's room from Toy Story set at Mundo Pixar, London.

10yo boy sitting on building block in Andy's room from Toy Story set at Mundo Pixar, London.

11yo girl with Mater from Disney Pixar Cars at Mundo Pixar, London.

11yo girl with Mater from Disney Pixar Cars at Mundo Pixar, London.

Two children in the Inside Out set at Mundo Pixar, London.

Two children in the Inside Out set at Mundo Pixar, London.

Rave review of Mundo Pixar from my 10yo son. He thought it was brilliant. 11yo daughter enjoyed it a lot, too.

But then again, the boy was also so impressed with Wembley that he thinks we should move into one of the flats by the stadium, so...

14.02.2026 10:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคž

12.02.2026 06:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pressure on Honda.

11.02.2026 22:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HUGE number of laps by Verstappen.

11.02.2026 22:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former F1 Driver Ralf Schumacher Announces He's Engaged to Partner ร‰tienne Bousquet-Cassagne Ralf Schumacher has announced that he is engaged to partner ร‰tienne Bousquet-Cassagne. The former F1 driver, who is the younger brother of fellow F1 star Michael Schumacher, came out as gay and reveal...

My goodness but we need some good news these days & hereโ€™s something you mightโ€™ve missedโ€ฆ

Itโ€™s amazing to think the number of people who have come out in motor sport, let alone F1, is still tinyโ€ฆ(1)

people.com/former-f1-dr...

11.02.2026 17:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 52 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Seeing Audi and Cadillac logos in there is mad... even though I knew they were competing this year.

Good to see a new local boy in the mix, too, in the Racing Bull.

Early days but the Aston in Stroll's hands in five seconds behind. Haven't been following closely but what do we read into that? #F1

11.02.2026 21:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Front of the 520d now shod with Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evos. Rear Turanzas are relatively new so didnt feel the need to replace, but the fronts were much more worn and I noticed a vibration at speed. Hoping these sort that and give a bit more front end confidence. Just need to dodge the potholes!

11.02.2026 13:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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David Bowie on the fragmentation of society and the Internet. He was a very smart guy.

From Adam Curtis's docuseries Shifty, on BBC iPlayer. I absolutely love Curtis's stuff -- dreamlike yet cerebral.

11.02.2026 08:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OMG, I've just seen for the first time a following drone shot of downhill skiing at the Winger Olympics and... holy sh*t. It always looked impressive by my god, that really shows the speed! Huge respect to those guys.

10.02.2026 09:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scammers targeted me when I sold my car โ€” luckily I saw the signs Will Dron put his car up for sale online and received a call from an interested buyer within minutesย .โ€Š.โ€Š.ย but soon alarm bells were ringing

Encountered this car sales scam yourself? It seems that many people have.

I put an advert for my car on Autotrader and within minutes relieved a call from a buyer who wanted to see it ASAP. He had just one request...

www.thetimes.com/article/ae0f...

04.02.2026 07:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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#climatecomms #nowords #antarctica | Athena Dinar MCIPR, Chart. PR | 81 comments I couldnโ€™t not share this๐Ÿ‘‡ Our story this week about a team of scientists on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica was picked up by GB News. Itโ€™s worth a watch. Any science comms folk or journalists, Iโ€™d ...

To quote Peter O'Hanra-Hanrahan, "Ich nichten lichten."

#trentepercente

www.linkedin.com/posts/athena...

02.02.2026 08:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Motorway chief quits after boardroom row over faulty speed cameras Ex-Thames Water executive Nick Harris, head of National Highways since 2021, was effectively forced to quit after losing the confidence of the board

"Harris switched to National Highways in 2016 after nearly 20 years in the water industry, including top roles at Thames Water, the heavily indebted utility, between 2006 and 2013."

He could take on Jaguar next, maybe?
www.thetimes.com/article/a601...

31.01.2026 19:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0