Sparing a thought today for residents of South Texas, who have been bombarded by baseball-sized hailstones as a freak storm whipped across the Portland, Taft and Corpus Christi areas.
Our man Joe Salas lives in the area, and often sends me the wild weather alerts he gets as one biblical cataclysm or another descends on his neighborhood. Joe and his family were lucky again this time, the worst of the storm missing his place by a few miles, but as the old Chinese curse goes, we sure do seem to be living in interesting times…
Lots of auto news out of SEMA and the Japan Mobility Show today, including Karsh’s story on a Toyota designed to challenge the likes of Rolls-Royce… But I thought we’d lead with Bron’s look into the link between creativity and ADHD. Enjoy!
Loz Blain
Headliner
ADHD brains are more creative – and we might have worked out why
by Bronwyn Thompson
While not everyone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has tapped into their creative side, there are a lot of creative people who also have neurodivergent brains. Now, new research suggests this could be due to the way our minds wander.
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Highlights
Toyota vaults into Bentley territory with ultra-premium Century coupe
by Utkarsh Sood
Century aims at offering a fully bespoke, "One of One" experience to its customers, sitting above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury spin-off. First out of the gate is a sultry new coupe model to challenge the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
Ultra-slo-mo reveals how the deadliest snakes make the most of their bites
by Ian Baker
Ultra-slow-motion footage has revealed that snake strikes aren’t the simple, lightning-fast stabs we imagine. Instead, each deadly family has evolved its own sinister, precision method for delivering venom in just milliseconds.
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Bizarro backpack camper turns everyday cars into hard-sided RVs
by C.C. Weiss
I'd like the pickup camper without the pickup, please. Roofroomer has that in its Native camper, a fiberglass-and-aluminum elbow that reimagines automotive living. The unique camping pod houses a functional kitchen-cum-bathroom and roomy double bed.
Electric front-loader flips the script on folding cargo ebikes
by Paul Ridden
We're a little late to the party on this one, but this folding electric Long John is definitely worth a closer look. The E-Fold comes from a German startup and was born of the founder's frustration with trying to get his ride on public transport.
Ants also use social distancing when exposed to a pandemic
by Jay Kakade
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world responded with public health measures, including social distancing practices. But it appears that humans aren’t the only ones to modify their environment to mitigate epidemic risk.
Longbow Motors launches stunning two-seat electric sportscar
by Aaron Turpen
British startup Longbow Motors has unveiled a new electric sports car in two formats. The open-top Speedster version will be limited to 150 units and a coupe-style Roadster will follow. Production starts in 2026.
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Tumor microbiome: Hidden signature shapes diagnosis and treatment
by Paul McClure
Scientists found that nearly every cancer harbors its own distinct community of microbes – tiny passengers that can influence how tumors start, spread, and respond to treatment, paving the way for a new era of precision medicine.
Mopar Street Machine concepts rather sedately invade SEMA
by Aaron Turpen
In what is turning out to be a pretty calm year for Mopar concepts, the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show features only two new offerings, neither of which is too outlandish – The Dude, and a Moparized Dodge SIXPACK Charger.
Kawasaki revives KLE 500 nameplate with all-new adventure bike
by Utkarsh Sood
It was 18 years back when a certain KLE 500 ruled markets around the globe, giving stiff competition to the likes of the Honda Transalp and the Yamaha Tenere. Now, after months of speculation, Kawasaki has brought the KLE back in an all-new avatar.
Toyota drops high-performance EV concept at SEMA
by Aaron Turpen
In an unusual move, at least for Toyota, the company has unveiled a high-performance concept electric car at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The Toyota bZ Time Attack Concept is what the Toyota Motorsports Garage team envisions as a BEV race car.
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