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SPECIAL EDITOR'S NOTE: We are relaunching Peter's book with a new title, The Knowing One. It seems there was some confusion that this was a religious book, which could not be further from the truth! This is Peter's first work of fiction, and as we said previously, it doesn't resemble anything you've read from him before. In fact, it is quite a dramatic departure. It is mystical. It is sexy. It is funny. It's moving. And it is a flat-out wild ride unlike anything you've experienced. Having said that, it is definitely not for everyone, but then, it is from PMD, so that probably shouldn't come as a surprise! Check it out on Amazon Kindle here. -WG
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Lexus has unveiled the all-new 2027 Lexus TZ, the brand’s first three-row, all-electric, AWD SUV. Built on Lexus’ TNGA platform, "it is designed to blend driving enjoyment with refined comfort, supporting diverse lifestyles while delivering exceptional luxury SUV dynamics," according to Lexus PR minions. It features two lithium-ion battery options—76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh—and employs an evolved DIRECT4 AWD system. An enhanced body structure ensures handling stability and a composed ride, while Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 (LSS+ 4.0) offers advanced safety and convenience. The TZ offers a manufacturer-estimated 300 miles range rating in select configurations. Other stuff? Available dynamic rear steering; Available expansive opening panoramic roof with power sunshade, for first, second, and third row; forged bamboo interior surfaces; Available front passenger and second-row seats feature ventilation and power ottomans; Immersive multimedia experience with the latest-generation Lexus interface. The Lexus TZ is expected to go on sale late this year.
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This is the acclaimed Nichols N1A Can-Am-inspired supercar. Nichols Cars is the British automotive marque dedicated to producing lightweight, driver-centric sports cars defined by analog authenticity. Founded by automotive industry veteran John Minett and legendary race car designer Steve Nichols, Nichols Cars combines deep motorsport heritage with a singular focus on craftsmanship and driving purity. The company’s ethos is rooted in delivering an unfiltered driving experience, eschewing unnecessary digital systems in favor of mechanical honesty, responsiveness, and emotional connection.
”When establishing Nichols Cars, we were driven by a shared belief that something vital had been lost in modern performance cars – the sense of connection, simplicity, and trust between driver and machine. The N1A is our answer to that: a car that strips away distraction and puts the focus back on feel, balance, and precision. Every decision we’ve made has been guided by that principle..." - Steve Nichols, Technical Director of Nichols Cars.
”When establishing Nichols Cars, we were driven by a shared belief that something vital had been lost in modern performance cars – the sense of connection, simplicity, and trust between driver and machine. The N1A is our answer to that: a car that strips away distraction and puts the focus back on feel, balance, and precision. Every decision we’ve made has been guided by that principle..." - Steve Nichols, Technical Director of Nichols Cars.
That philosophy is brought vividly to life in the Nichols N1A – a beautiful, superfast, modern-day, state-of-the-art reimagining of the classic 1960s McLaren M1A Can-Am car, as raced in period by the company’s founder Bruce McLaren, two-time Formula 1 world champion Graham Hill, and American racing driver, constructor, team owner and legend, Dan Gurney. Designed with an uncompromising focus on lightweight engineering, impeccable handling, and prodigious roadholding, the N1A features an aluminum chassis and meticulously sculpted bodywork. Its performance credentials underline its intent while remaining true to its analogue roots:
- Power: 700BHP
- 0–60mph: Less than 3.0 seconds
- Top speed: Circa 240mph
- Weight: 900kg
The result is a car that delivers exceptional agility, total immediacy, and fantastic driver feedback, capturing the essence of a truly engaging analogue sports car.
It is expected to launch later this summer. Editor-in-Chief's Note: I love this! That is all. -PMD
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Audi Tradition has unveiled a recreation of its record-breaking Auto Union Lucca car in Italy. With aerodynamic development, lightweight construction and high-performance engines, the "Lucca" was a testament to Auto Union’s innovation and engineering expertise in the 1930s. Audi Tradition has recreated the spectacular record-breaking car and will unveil it for the first time in early May in – aptly – the Italian city of Lucca. On February 15, 1935, the racing machine - with Hans Stuck at the wheel - set a widely acclaimed flying-start mile record on a straight section of the autostrada near Lucca, achieving a calculated average speed of 320.267 km/h and a measured top speed of 326.975 km/h. The Rennlimousine recreation - a period term meaning “racing sedan” - was completed in the spring of 2026 and will join the legendary Silver Arrows in AUDI AG’s historic vehicle collection. The first dynamic appearance of the recreated Rennlimousine will be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. Watch a fabulous video here.
Editor-in-Chief's Note: This week, our video feature is the 1969 Datona 24 Hour. Watch it here. -PMD
The AE Song of the Week:
You say I only hear what I want to
You say I talk so all the time so.
And I thought what I felt was simple,
And I thought that I don't belong,
And now that I am leaving,
Now I know that I did something wrong 'cause I missed you.
Yeah, I missed you.
And you say I only hear what I want to:
I don't listen hard,
I don't pay attention to the distance that you're running
Or to anyone, anywhere,
I don't understand if you really care,
I'm only hearing negative: no, no, no (bad)
And so I, I turned the radio on, I turned the radio up
And this woman was singin' my song:
The lover's in love and the other's run away,
The lover is cryin' 'cause the other won't stay.
Some of us hover when we weep for the other who was
Dying since the day they were born.
You say I talk so all the time so.
And I thought what I felt was simple,
And I thought that I don't belong,
And now that I am leaving,
Now I know that I did something wrong 'cause I missed you.
Yeah, I missed you.
And you say I only hear what I want to:
I don't listen hard,
I don't pay attention to the distance that you're running
Or to anyone, anywhere,
I don't understand if you really care,
I'm only hearing negative: no, no, no (bad)
And so I, I turned the radio on, I turned the radio up
And this woman was singin' my song:
The lover's in love and the other's run away,
The lover is cryin' 'cause the other won't stay.
Some of us hover when we weep for the other who was
Dying since the day they were born.
Well, this is not that:
I think that I'm throwing, but I'm thrown.
And I thought I'd live forever, but now I'm not so sure.
You try to tell me that I'm clever,
But that won't take my anyhow, or anywhere with you.
You said that I was naive,
And I thought that I was strong.
I thought, "hey, I can leave, I can leave."
Oh but now I know that I was wrong, 'cause I missed you.
You said, "I caught you 'cause I want you and one day I'll let you go."
You try to give away a keeper, or keep me 'cause you know you're just so scared to lose.
And you say, "Stay."
You say I only hear what I want to.
I think that I'm throwing, but I'm thrown.
And I thought I'd live forever, but now I'm not so sure.
You try to tell me that I'm clever,
But that won't take my anyhow, or anywhere with you.
You said that I was naive,
And I thought that I was strong.
I thought, "hey, I can leave, I can leave."
Oh but now I know that I was wrong, 'cause I missed you.
You said, "I caught you 'cause I want you and one day I'll let you go."
You try to give away a keeper, or keep me 'cause you know you're just so scared to lose.
And you say, "Stay."
You say I only hear what I want to.
"Stay" (I Missed You) by Lisa Loeb, from the "Reality Bites" soundtrack (1994).* Written by Lisa A. Loeb. Publisher: REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind. Watch the Original Music Video here.
*In a Songfacts interview with Lisa Loeb, she told the story behind "Stay." Said Loeb: "At the time, I was having arguments with my boyfriend, who was actually my co-producer as well - we made records together. And then I go off into some other areas: I remember somebody close to me was going through severe, severe depression. A lot of times in my songs, I get into some phase where I describe some other situation, and there's a whole verse in there about somebody who is very, very depressed. But yeah, it was a story about a breakup I was going through, and that situation where it's gotten into your head too much. Partially because somebody else is telling you that you're only hearing what you want to, and that puts you in a little bit of a tailspin. It puts me in a little bit of a tailspin, because you can't figure out what's actually real. Are you only seeing things through your own eyes? Are you actually seeing things the way that they really are, or are you making things up? And at what point do you know whether you're seeing things the way that they really are?"
The song was used in the movie Reality Bites. Loeb's friend, Ethan Hawke, brought it to the attention of Ben Stiller, who saw Loeb perform and used her song in his movie. It was a huge break for Loeb, who did not have a record deal at the time. When she found out the song was going on the soundtrack, she knew it was the end of her temp work; (she had a gig with the consulting firm Ernst & Young at the time).
Long before this song became a hit, Loeb performed it at her shows, where it got a great response and was one of her most requested songs. Said Loeb: "I usually write songs that are more fictional, and for some reason when I sat down to write that song, I let myself write more about how I was feeling at that moment. And that's something I think about a lot as I continue to write music, that the songs that I write that are more personal and without as much editing, are the ones that people connect to more."
Regarding the lyrics, "I turned the radio on, I turned the radio up, and this woman was singing my song," Lisa explains: "That was when you hear somebody telling your exact story. It's funny, because it wasn't until later, after a couple of major breakups, that I realized when you're depressed and you're going through these breakups, the breakup was supposed to happen. If you're going through difficult times, it's hilarious how you turn on the radio and even the most cliché things perfectly capture how you're feeling. And then you realize why people wrote those songs. When you're not going through some of those things, sometimes as a songwriter you think, "Oh, that's so straightforward and cliché," but you know what? That's how it feels. In a way I think I wrote that into the song because I was relating my story to the effect that everybody goes through this. I'm not so special. You know, this isn't such a special situation that I'm going through, but it still means something to me. And it might not be as depressing as my friend who's suicidal, but it's still really hard. Hopefully, as a listener, you get a feeling like when you just can't get away from your problems. You leave your house, you're driving down the road, you're going to do something different, and all of a sudden, you hear, Oh, here's my story on the radio. It's like the last thing I need to hear right now." (Knowledge courtesy of Songfacts.com)
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