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Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith,

Motor1.com USA
chris.smith@motor1.com

Articles by Christopher Smith

Spy photos Lotus Type 133 electric saloon spied coming in hot at the Nurburgring

Lotus Type 133 electric saloon spied coming in hot at the Nurburgring

Apparently, 900 bhp can be tricky to manage through corners.
By Brian Potter 25 May 2023
Spy photos Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spied under heavy camo with insanely wide tyres

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spied under heavy camo with insanely wide tyres

It was spotted with a C8 Z06, E-Ray, and a Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
By Brian Potter 24 May 2023
02:30 Spy photos 2024 Mercedes-AMG Coupe spied on street and track wearing thin camo

2024 Mercedes-AMG Coupe spied on street and track wearing thin camo

Several prototypes are captured in photos and video, including a possible 800-bhp
By Brian Potter 24 May 2023
Industry Eight countries push back on strict EU emission regulations coming in 2025

Eight countries push back on strict EU emission regulations coming in 2025

The coalition includes France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production Alpine, Lotus end partnership on future electric sports car project

Alpine, Lotus end partnership on future electric sports car project

There could be some collaboration in other areas, however.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2023
23:35 Technology Tyre test compares brands on wet/dry grip, wear, and environmental impact

Tyre test compares brands on wet/dry grip, wear, and environmental impact

Performance tyres from Michelin, Goodyear, Yokohama, Continental, Hankook, and Bridgestone face off in this comprehensive comparo.
By Brian Potter 22 May 2023
03:01 Spy photos Mercedes-Benz CLE Convertible spy video gets up close inside and out

Mercedes-Benz CLE Convertible spy video gets up close inside and out

This looks like an early test vehicle, but we can easily see the digital screens and general layout for the interior.
By Christopher Smith 20 May 2023
Official Oscar Mayer renames Wienermobile with something less penis-ish

Oscar Mayer renames Wienermobile with something less penis-ish

It's still the same hot-dog-shaped rig, but now it's called the Frankmobile.
By Christopher Smith 20 May 2023
Official Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB model with three-row seating debuts 2 June

Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB model with three-row seating debuts 2 June

It won't go on sale in North America until 2024, however.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2023
Spy photos 2024 Audi A5 Sportback spied carving corners, looks production ready

2024 Audi A5 Sportback spied carving corners, looks production ready

The next combustion-powered A4 will be the A5, and it might lose the saloon body in the process.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2023
01:36 Supercars McLaren Senna lifted 57 stories to £20.8m flat where it can't be driven

McLaren Senna lifted 57 stories to £20.8m flat where it can't be driven

It's likely a permanent addition to Adrian Portelli's luxury penthouse in Melbourne, Australia.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2023
Official 2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV gets 607-bhp hybrid V8

2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV gets 607-bhp hybrid V8

The starting price climbs to £191,860. A new Bespoke SV service also offers a plethora of bespoke options.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2023
04:31 Celebrity / Entertainment Watch final Fast X trailer with Dodge Charger on exploding dam, debuts 19 May

Watch final Fast X trailer with Dodge Charger on exploding dam, debuts 19 May

There are lots of Dodge Chargers in the new Fast and Furious film, including the electric Daytona SRT concept.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Official UK: Life-size Tamiya Wild One Max buggy goes 60 mph, enters production in 2024

UK: Life-size Tamiya Wild One Max buggy goes 60 mph, enters production in 2024

The Little Car Company will build 100 Launch Edition models, each looking like Tamiya's classic 1980s radio-controlled dune buggy.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Teasers Aston Martin will debut next-gen DB GT car on 24 May

Aston Martin will debut next-gen DB GT car on 24 May

Teaser images show a familiar shape, accompanied by a message saying "Grand is not enough."
By Brian Potter 15 May 2023
02:28 Design See 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric cruising on highway in first public sighting

See 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric cruising on highway in first public sighting

It looks like the same Kona used for Hyundai's official press photos.
By Christopher Smith 14 May 2023
00:28 Industry Protesters disrupt VW annual meeting, throw cake at company chairman

Protesters disrupt VW annual meeting, throw cake at company chairman

10 activists were vocal about alleged labour practices in China and climate change.
By Brian Potter 12 May 2023
Lifestyle Armoured overlanding camper trailer is built for apocalypse, costs £53k

Armoured overlanding camper trailer is built for apocalypse, costs £53k

It's called the Extinction Level Event and it has air filtration, night vision, bear spray, and a swing-out kitchen.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2023
Spy photos Camouflaged Audi S6 widebody spied, could be RS7 test mule

Camouflaged Audi S6 widebody spied, could be RS7 test mule

It has some interesting features that lead us to think this is more than a hopped-up S6.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2023
Official Aston Martin DBX707 AMR23 Edition debuts: F1 flavour for the 697-bhp SUV

Aston Martin DBX707 AMR23 Edition debuts: F1 flavour for the 697-bhp SUV

The appearance package brings bespoke colours and badging courtesy of the automaker's Q by Aston Martin division.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2023
Supercars 1982 Lamborghini Countach uncovered after 20 years has fascinating history

1982 Lamborghini Countach uncovered after 20 years has fascinating history

It's reportedly the first LP500 S model, and it was owned by Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Land Rover Defender gets convertible conversion from Heritage Customs

Land Rover Defender gets convertible conversion from Heritage Customs

It's called the Valiance, and it's more than just a roofless Defender.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2023
Spy photos Next-gen Mini Cooper EV interior spy photos show large round centre screen

Next-gen Mini Cooper EV interior spy photos show large round centre screen

A round screen isn't new for Mini, but this is bigger and it appears to be the only one.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2023
01:40 Races and Chases Watch Lamborghini Urus blast to 163 mph in standing-mile sprint

Watch Lamborghini Urus blast to 163 mph in standing-mile sprint

After a slow rollout, the SUV doesn't waste any time getting down the former Space Shuttle runway.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2023
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