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Moonshot Mobility From Skateboards to Spaceships
The DeLoreans That Didn't Happen
Mar 24

Mar 24 The DeLoreans That Didn't Happen

John Osborn

Before reality got in the way, DeLorean had big product plans.

Growing up 9.00 seconds at a time
Mar 19

Mar 19 Growing up 9.00 seconds at a time

John Osborn

A new NHRA youth class makes drag racing affordable.

When we had nothing else, we had motorcycles.
Nov 27

Nov 27 When we had nothing else, we had motorcycles.

John Osborn

Coming to terms with what my brother meant to me.

Tesla's Cybertruck Takes On Incrementalism
Nov 22

Nov 22 Tesla's Cybertruck Takes On Incrementalism

John Osborn

Design from first principles may be a limiting strategy for Tesla.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Analysis: Ford Swings for the Fence
Nov 17

Nov 17 Ford Mustang Mach-E Analysis: Ford Swings for the Fence

John Osborn

Ford clearly tried really, really hard to make the Mach-E desirable and affordable. It’s also the leading edge of a new brand strategy at the company. Will it work? Let’s take a look.

The Ferrari Roma Arrives
Nov 14

Nov 14 The Ferrari Roma Arrives

John Osborn

Ferrari told us why this car exists a year ago. But is it what they wanted?

Sergio Marchionne explains the FCA-PSA merger
Oct 31

Oct 31 Sergio Marchionne explains the FCA-PSA merger

John Osborn

It’s all about scale.

Mazda MX-30: Notable Design Features
Oct 24

Oct 24 Mazda MX-30: Notable Design Features

John Osborn

Mazda has made some unusual design decisions with the MX-30.

Dyson and the Nature of Competition
Oct 10

Oct 10 Dyson and the Nature of Competition

John Osborn

Dyson reminds us to play a different game.

Lotus To Change Engine Supplier
Oct 7

Oct 7 Lotus To Change Engine Supplier

John Osborn

Lotus probably won’t use Toyota engines for much longer.

Hyundai's 45 Concept Says Something Significiant
Sep 6

Sep 6 Hyundai's 45 Concept Says Something Significiant

John Osborn

After 45 years Hyundai has something to celebrate: heritage.

Porsche Taycan Turbo versus Turbo S
Sep 4

Sep 4 Porsche Taycan Turbo versus Turbo S

John Osborn

The Turbo S gives improved performance at the cost of range (and money).

First Drive Impressions: 2020 Porsche Taycan
Aug 9

Aug 9 First Drive Impressions: 2020 Porsche Taycan

John Osborn

The Taycan appears to be a true driver’s EV.

How will the C8 Corvette drive?
Jul 20

Jul 20 How will the C8 Corvette drive?

John Osborn

Benchmarking the new Corvette against the Ferrari 458 gives us some insight.

The Return of Hummer?
Jul 5

Jul 5 The Return of Hummer?

John Osborn

GM considers bringing back the worst automotive brand in history.

Harley's Small Displacement Play
Jul 2

Jul 2 Harley's Small Displacement Play

John Osborn

Harley decides to badge engineer a Benelli, but will it come to the US?

Apollo at 50: Why haven't we gone back?
Jun 26

Jun 26 Apollo at 50: Why haven't we gone back?

John Osborn

NASA keeps trying, but things keep going wrong.

Making Sense of McLaren's New Suspension
May 15

May 15 Making Sense of McLaren's New Suspension

John Osborn

What the heck is “Optimal Control Theory” anyway? Let’s dive in.

Toyota's new retro Supra looks backwards, not forward
May 13

May 13 Toyota's new retro Supra looks backwards, not forward

John Osborn

Toyota could have built a car for the 2020s but decided against it.

McLaren GT Preview
May 7

May 7 McLaren GT Preview

John Osborn

Using image manipulation to tease out some details of McLaren’s new continent crusher.

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Moonshot Mobility is a blog by John Osborn focused on every aspect of mobility and transportation from skateboards to spaceships.