Al landes
Editor
About Me: I’m Al, a Philadelphia-based editor with 18 years in online writing, specializing in manual transmission culture and stick shift storytelling. When not crafting content, I explore Philly’s winding back roads searching for perfect heel-toe downshift opportunities. My passion for the manual driving experience drives every story I tell.
Expertise: I focus on transforming complex automotive concepts and driving techniques into engaging narratives that help enthusiasts master manual driving. My nearly two decades in digital publishing give me unique insight into how driving enthusiasts discover and share their stick shift passion across evolving online media.
Qualifications: My extensive background includes contributions to respected publications like Technabob, Ohgizmo, and Geekalerts, establishing me as a trusted voice in automotive journalism. I bring deep understanding of both manual transmission mechanics and the culture surrounding authentic driving experiences to every piece I write.
News
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Ford Patents Cars That Move Themselves to Dodge Hits While Parked
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Audi Resurrects Bonkers 1935 V16 That Hit 203 MPH on Italian Highway
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When Toll Dodging Becomes Grand Theft: Ohio Truckers Face Felony Charges
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Drivers Use Phones More When They Speed, Highway Study Reveals
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BMW’s Color-Changing Hood: From Concept to Production Reality
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Porsche Drops 1,139-HP Electric SUV That Actually Gets Your Blood Pumping
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2026 Kia EV6 Pricing Drops, Making It the Best EV Value on the Market
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This Porsche 911 Wasn’t Stolen. It Was Surgically Dismantled.
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Rolls-Royce’s $9.5M Electric Nightingale Already Sold Out – Before You’ve Even Seen It
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Minnesota Bill Could Make Weeknight Classic Car Drives Illegal
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Google Challenges Apple CarPlay with Open-Source Android Push
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Chinese SUV Outperforms American Rivals in Independent Testing
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Honda Reclaims Crown as America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker
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Ferrari’s Upside-Down Wing Has F1 Engineers Doing Double Takes
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Jeep Goes Full Denim: Blue Jean Interiors Hit the Trail
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Wipers On, Lights On: The Illegal Combo in Half of US States
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Ford Now Charges Extra for a Frunk on the 2026 Mustang Mach-E
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Toyota Reclaims Top Reliability Crown from Subaru in 2026 Rankings
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The Tire Rotation “Scam” That Isn’t Actually a Scam
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Rolls-Royce Hand-Paints the Milky Way Inside One Family’s SUV
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Toyota’s Georgetown Plant Transforms Into an Electric SUV Powerhouse
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BMW’s Electric Sedan Drops 560-Mile Range Bomb on Tesla
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Porsche’s 911 Turbo Goes Hybrid: September 7 Reveal Promises Revolution
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Ford Recalls 355K Trucks for Dashboard Blackouts
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Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Models Catch Fire at Gas Pumps, GM Halts All Sales
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2026 Nissan Leaf Redesign Brings 303-Mile Range for $31K
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Ford’s 2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Returns with an Identity Crisis
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Chicago’s Legendary Car Collection Hits the Auction Block as Museum Closes Forever
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Tesla’s Self-Driving Dreams Hit a Legal Reality Check
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Tesla’s Vendor Payment Crisis While Musk Pockets $29 Billion