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Chris Bruce

Chris Bruce,

Motor1.com USA
christopher.bruce@motor1.com
  • Former news writer at Autoblog
  • B.S in Journalism and B.A in German from Ohio University
  • Loves tiny cars, especially ones with high-revving engines

Articles by Chris Bruce

Celebrity / Entertainment Clarkson, Hammond, and May have filmed their last Grand Tour episode

Clarkson, Hammond, and May have filmed their last Grand Tour episode

The trio's final Grand Tour episode will be a special in Zimbabwe that will premiere in 2024.
By Brian Potter 01 December 2023
Weird This vintage skibob is the greatest Porsche accessory you've never heard of

This vintage skibob is the greatest Porsche accessory you've never heard of

Show up with this Porsche, and you'll be the coolest person at the ski lodge this winter.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
Celebrity / Entertainment UK: Fast & Furious 9 makers fined £800k after stuntman suffered brain damage from fall

UK: Fast & Furious 9 makers fined £800k after stuntman suffered brain damage from fall

The stuntman's safety line detached, and he missed the crash mats in the fall
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
31:29 BMW engine teardown shows the dire consequences of overheating

BMW engine teardown shows the dire consequences of overheating

The block is scrap because the damage would cost more to fix than it's worth.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2023
44:51 Technology A piston in this Ford EcoBoost engine turned into a grenade

A piston in this Ford EcoBoost engine turned into a grenade

A hole in the engine block is big enough to fit a hand in.
By Chris Bruce 26 November 2023
Classics Rare Datsun 280ZXR is the homologation special you didn't know about

Rare Datsun 280ZXR is the homologation special you didn't know about

This obscure Datsun is coming up for auction with just 15 miles on the clock.
By Brian Potter 23 November 2023
Races and Chases 834-bhp Honda Civic Estate vs. stock Audi RS5 drag proves power isn't everything

834-bhp Honda Civic Estate vs. stock Audi RS5 drag proves power isn't everything

This battle is between an all-wheel-drive Honda Civic wagon making 834 bhp against a stock Audi RS5 shows that grip is just as important as power numbers.
By Brian Potter 23 November 2023
Classics Did you know RUF restored a Ford GT40?

Did you know RUF restored a Ford GT40?

And it's right hand drive and it's for sale.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2023
Celebrity / Entertainment Top Gear cancelled 'for the foreseeable future'

Top Gear cancelled 'for the foreseeable future'

The BBC says it is "resting the show" hosted Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness, and Freddy Flintoff.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2023
13:23 Lifestyle DIY Sprinter camper conversion has huge kitchen and a bed on an elevator

DIY Sprinter camper conversion has huge kitchen and a bed on an elevator

The shower looks nicer than the ones in some houses.
By Chris Bruce 19 November 2023
13:59 Lifestyle Custom Skoolie camper shows how comfy van life can be for £8k

Custom Skoolie camper shows how comfy van life can be for £8k

This vehicle originally carried students for the LA Unified School District.
By Brian Potter 16 November 2023
20:23 Manufacturing / Production Listen to the Koenigsegg Jesko's engine make 1,614 bhp on a dyno

Listen to the Koenigsegg Jesko's engine make 1,614 bhp on a dyno

Did you know the Koenigsegg shield emblem is on the face of each piston?
By Brian Potter 16 November 2023
01:00 Lifestyle Nissan's £270 Nismo pajamas will help you catch more Zzzs

Nissan's £270 Nismo pajamas will help you catch more Zzzs

The collection also includes a robe for £190
By Brian Potter 16 November 2023
Official 2025 Toyota Camry: This Is It

2025 Toyota Camry: This Is It

The ninth-generation of the definitive midsize sedan is here.
By Brian Potter 15 November 2023
1:12:23 Celebrity / Entertainment Here's how Top Gear's Stig kept his identity a secret for years

Here's how Top Gear's Stig kept his identity a secret for years

Being the Stig isn't just a gig, it's a lifestyle.
By Brian Potter 15 November 2023
Celebrity / Entertainment Adam Driver says 'F--- you' to dumb question about his Ferrari movie

Adam Driver says 'F--- you' to dumb question about his Ferrari movie

We'd expect the real Enzo Ferrari to react the same way.
By Brian Potter 14 November 2023
For Sale The most important Ferrari GTO ever just sold for a record £42.2 million

The most important Ferrari GTO ever just sold for a record £42.2 million

It was the only Tipo 1962 campaigned by the factory racing team, and it could be a bargain. Relatively speaking of course.
By Brian Potter 14 November 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning UK: This BMW-powered Toyota Celica is an automotive labour of love

UK: This BMW-powered Toyota Celica is an automotive labour of love

The owner spent years modifying this second-gen Celica. He now drives it nearly every day.
By Brian Potter 14 November 2023
15:29 Lifestyle This stealth camper hides a sweet gaming setup and recording studio

This stealth camper hides a sweet gaming setup and recording studio

The build isn't done yet. The next step is adding a shower and toilet.
By Chris Bruce 12 November 2023
Design BMW adds Level 3 driving assist option

BMW adds Level 3 driving assist option

But the tech adds some extra clutter to the grille
By Brian Potter 11 November 2023
20:32 Races and Chases Watch Honda-powered Toyota MR2 blow apart at drag strip

Watch Honda-powered Toyota MR2 blow apart at drag strip

Before the failure, the driver set a new personal best speed in the eighth mile.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Classic BMW 6 Series restomod has cabin that's a love letter to leather

Classic BMW 6 Series restomod has cabin that's a love letter to leather

The builder uses patinated leather to make the interior look like a luxurious living room.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2023
Teasers Morgan and Pininfarina is the collaboration we weren't expecting

Morgan and Pininfarina is the collaboration we weren't expecting

We'll see the limited-run model in 2024 as part of Morgan celebrating 115 years in business.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Suzuki Jimny with G-Class body kit is the cutest off-road conqueror

Suzuki Jimny with G-Class body kit is the cutest off-road conqueror

Take the little Suzuki Jimny and make it look tough and adorable with a G-Class body kit.
By Brian Potter 09 November 2023
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