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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Tall Hoods on Trucks and SUVs Have Killed Thousands of Pedestrians. Nobody Regulates Them.
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Maserati Cut the Folgore’s Price by $57K – Now the EV Costs Less Than Its Own Gas Twin
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Portugal’s Electric Beach Buggy Targets Luxury Resort Guests
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California’s New Tire Rules Could End Track Day Dreams
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GM’s $900M Battery Gamble: Two Buildings That Could Save Its Electric Future
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Tesla Patents Turn Hot Glass Roofs Into Range-Saving Cooling Systems
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Jeep Recalls 419,000 SUVs After Software Glitch Delays Life-Saving Airbags
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The 2021 BMW M4 Has Lost Nearly Half Its Value in Five Years
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Universal Studios Goes Full Throttle on Fast and Furious Restaurant
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NASCAR’s Winningest Driver Kyle Busch Dies at 41
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Ferrari’s HC25: One-Off 710-HP Farewell to Pure V8 Spiders
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Lamborghini Unleashes 1,065-HP Fenomeno Roadster: Only 15 Will Exist
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GM Discontinues Medium-Duty Silverados in 2026
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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