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Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith,

Motor1.com USA
chris.smith@motor1.com

Articles by Christopher Smith

Toys Lego Speed Champions Mustang Dark Horse and Audi S1 E-Tron leaked

Lego Speed Champions Mustang Dark Horse and Audi S1 E-Tron leaked

The BMW M4 GT3 and M Hybrid V8 race cars are also in the mix.
By Brian Potter 02 December 2023
01:26 Police Idiot Porsche carjackers fail because they can't drive stick

Idiot Porsche carjackers fail because they can't drive stick

Dashcam footage captured the attempted 718 Boxster carjacking near Washington, D.C. that left the driver with minor injuries.
By Brian Potter 01 December 2023
Official Tesla Cybertruck has 845 bhp, 340-mile range, and hits 60 mph in 2.6 seconds

Tesla Cybertruck has 845 bhp, 340-mile range, and hits 60 mph in 2.6 seconds

The Cyberbeast is a $99,990 performance monster. The single-motor Cybertruck costs over $60,000 and it won't be available until 2025.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Watch this 12-year-old forklift driver lead police on a chaotic hour-long chase

Watch this 12-year-old forklift driver lead police on a chaotic hour-long chase

Nobody was injured during the chase through Ann Arbor, Michigan, but several cars were damaged.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Manufacturing / Production Aston Martin will not build a mid-engine Vanquish

Aston Martin will not build a mid-engine Vanquish

The company says it's "moving away" from the hybrid V6 supercar.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2023
Feature 2025 BMW M5: Everything we know

2025 BMW M5: Everything we know

The quintessential Q-Ship sports saloon is bigger than ever, and you can expect big-time hybrid V8 power under the bonnet.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
Patents BMW iM3 trademark hints at high-performance EV

BMW iM3 trademark hints at high-performance EV

It's a significant sign pointing towards the electric future for BMW's M division.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2023
20:45 Classics This rotted Jaguar E-Type barn find will be the saddest thing you see today

This rotted Jaguar E-Type barn find will be the saddest thing you see today

This Series 2 Jag was parked in the late 1970s with just over 31,000 miles on the odometer.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2023
00:57 Races and Chases Watch this Porsche Cayman GT4 RS carve corners on its way to Mt. Rushmore

Watch this Porsche Cayman GT4 RS carve corners on its way to Mt. Rushmore

There's a 17-mile stretch of motoring heaven that meanders near the famous monument in western South Dakota. This Cayman owns it.
By Brian Potter 27 November 2023
06:19 Races and Chases Ford Mustang GT3 looks fast, sounds like thunder in track test video

Ford Mustang GT3 looks fast, sounds like thunder in track test video

The American race car was filmed lapping the Misano circuit in Italy.
By Christopher Smith 26 November 2023
Humour It takes seven minutes for this person to back out of a parking spot

It takes seven minutes for this person to back out of a parking spot

For some reason, this person decides going right is the only option.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2023
24:05 Crashes / Wrecks This Nurburgring compilation video is filled with out-of-control BMWs

This Nurburgring compilation video is filled with out-of-control BMWs

The Nordschleife demands all your concentration, as the drivers in this video clearly demonstrate.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2023
For Sale This Mercedes CLK GTR Roadster could sell for £10.5m at auction

This Mercedes CLK GTR Roadster could sell for £10.5m at auction

The exceedingly rare supercar crosses the block with RM Sotheby's on 17 November
By Brian Potter 17 November 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Watch this aeroplane skid off a runway and get hit by a car

Watch this aeroplane skid off a runway and get hit by a car

Everyone walked away from this bizarre crash involving a high-performance Lancair and a silver saloon in Texas.
By Brian Potter 14 November 2023
12:52 Races and Chases Here's how much quicker the Camaro SS is than Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Here's how much quicker the Camaro SS is than Ford Mustang Dark Horse

We also see Dark Horse race the Dodge Challenger, Toyota Supra, BMW M2, and Lotus Emira.
By Christopher Smith 12 November 2023
For Sale This Corvette-powered BMW 330i ZHP is the ultimate sleeper

This Corvette-powered BMW 330i ZHP is the ultimate sleeper

It has rock chips on the bumper, an LS3 V8 under the bonnet, and it's for sale.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2023
Industry 2023 LA Auto Show: Here are all the new vehicle debuts

2023 LA Auto Show: Here are all the new vehicle debuts

Several automakers will unveil new or restyled models at the show, which opens to the public on 17 November
By Brian Potter 09 November 2023
01:11 Celebrity / Entertainment Ken Block filmed one last Gymkhana video and it's coming soon

Ken Block filmed one last Gymkhana video and it's coming soon

Electrikhana Two features Block driving the Audi S1 Hoonitron in Mexico City.
By Brian Potter 08 November 2023
17:49 Classics 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A barn find is rare, ripped apart, and rescued

1970 Dodge Challenger T/A barn find is rare, ripped apart, and rescued

The special muscle car was found in Arkansas, where it sat outside for 46 years.
By Brian Potter 07 November 2023
Manufacturing / Production Jeep Wrangler goes electric only in 2028, new Dodge Durango due in 2025

Jeep Wrangler goes electric only in 2028, new Dodge Durango due in 2025

All kinds of production details are mentioned in the tentative agreement between Stellantis and the UAW.
By Christopher Smith 04 November 2023
Rumours The electric Dodge Charger could have nearly 900 bhp - report

The electric Dodge Charger could have nearly 900 bhp - report

Dodge already confirmed its range-topping Charger Banshee EV muscle car will have power on par with the present-day Hellcat.
By Brian Potter 03 November 2023
05:30 Races and Chases Watch hybrid Mercedes-AMG S63 hit 186 mph in Autobahn blast

Watch hybrid Mercedes-AMG S63 hit 186 mph in Autobahn blast

The large luxury saloon goes from a standstill to 183 mph in just over 30 seconds.
By Brian Potter 31 October 2023
Spy photos Land Rover Defender SVX might be US bound if these spy shots are accurate

Land Rover Defender SVX might be US bound if these spy shots are accurate

Amber squares in the grille look like US-spec clearance lights for wide vehicles.
By Brian Potter 31 October 2023
09:50 Lifestyle Ford cargo van camper conversion has the tallest roof we've ever seen

Ford cargo van camper conversion has the tallest roof we've ever seen

Ken and Laura built this Ford E-350 van for £10,000, and it's a full-time home.
By Brian Potter 27 October 2023
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