Brett Berk might be the busiest freelance journalist we know. He has the incredible power to drive one car and extract 3 interesting, unique stories from the experience. That's why he's driven Jaguar's new EV, a very special Bentley, driven cars on boats (yes, that's a thing), and toured factories.
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- EPA's move to 15% ethanol
- Do Alpina's last longer than BMWs?
- Are convertibles always worth more than coupes?
- Is car-themed luggage gauche?
- BRZ: best chassis you can buy under $100k?
- And more!
Recorded March 31, 2026
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