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Cameron Aubernon
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Around my 44th birthday (September 20th, 2022), I took a few photos with a Kodak disposable loaded with Tri-X 400 black/white film

Last week, I finally sent it off to @thedarkroomlab.bsky.social for developing

Here are the four I'm most happy with (read the ALT text)

#kodak #filmphotography
A view of the Rockies from the parking lot of a small trail 90 minutes west of Denver, Colorado, taken in mid-September 2022 during a first-drive event with the then-new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (foreground) Photo: Cameron Aubernon A General Motors 3rd-gen F-body (Chevrolet Camaro/Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am) smokes its rear tires while drifting around the small track behind the quarter-mile drag strip at Beech Bend in Bowling Green, Kentucky during the September 2022 edition of LS Fest East Photo: Cameron Aubernon An overhead view of a street rod's exposed engine and headers, taken in early August of 2022 during that year's NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky Photo: Cameron Aubernon A mechanic looks over the engine and fuel system of a 2nd-gen Chevrolet Corvair funny car before the next Nitrous Knockout begins during the 2022 edition of the NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky Photo: Cameron Aubernon
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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You have all of my condolences. Here’s a distillery cat living in the Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky 🫂💖
A buff-colored tabby cat sleeps peacefully on the hard floor of the welcoming center of the Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky
October 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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I’m home

#charlottemotorspeedway #zmaxdragway #flyroa #unitedairlines #smartwaybus
A view of Charlotte Motor Speedway (top center left), The Bullring at Charlotte (middle center left), and zMAX Dragway (lower center left), as viewed from Cameron’s flight between Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina The stairs and escalators connecting the upper and lower floors of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, featuring a sign welcoming visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains A United Express jet waits at its gate for new passengers to fly to their destination from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport A Smart Way Bus pulls up to the bus stop in front of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
October 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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After two days of off-roading with the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport, I’m heading back home

First stop: Charlotte

#flyeasy #flyfrompti #phillipscollection
A section of the Phillips Collection inside the terminal of Piedmont Triad International Airport, featuring a wire sculpture of a man performing a handstand Text reads as follows: “Phillips Collection “Every piece a conversation” A section of the Philips Collection inside the terminal of Piedmont Triad International Airport, featuring a metal horse sculpture Gates 45 and 46 at Piedmont Triad International Airport
October 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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After a long day filled with delays, rescheduled flights, and missing dinners (though Honda is coming through with a to-go order for me)…

I’m finally at my hotel

#holidayinnexpress #asheboro #northcarolina
A room at the Holiday Inn Express in Asheboro, North Carolina, featuring a king-size bed and a chaise lounge
September 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Today, I’m flying out to North Carolina to off-road the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport at Honda’s employee training facility for @slashgear.bsky.social

First stop: Charlotte

#flyroa #smartwaybus #toyotarav4
Cameron’s 1997 Toyota RAV4 parked in a park-and-ride An info display at a bus shelter in the park-and-ride A Smart Way Bus departs from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport The main terminal of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
September 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Pan-Asian Summer 2025 began with a big Toyota, and it ends with the biggest Toyota of them all. Just in time for my birthday weekend, it’s the 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition in Lunar Rock for @agirlsguide2cars.bsky.social

Any questions?

#toyota #toyotasequoia #review
The left front three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition in Lunar Rock parked under mostly cloudy skies near a future restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia The engine bay of a 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition, featuring the 3.5-liter twin-turbo hybrid i-FORCE MAX V6 The front seats, dashboard and steering wheel of a 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition in saddle tan leather, as viewed from the driver’s side The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition in Lunar Rock parked under mostly cloudy skies near a future restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia
September 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Today, I would have exchanged the 2025 Lexus TX 500h for a 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Alas, that was pulled due to a recall

Instead, I will be reviewing this 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron in Ascari Blue for A Girls Guide to Cars

Any questions?

#audi #audietron #audisq6etron #review
The right front three-quarter view of a 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron in Ascari Blue charging under the afternoon sun at an EVgo station in Blacksburg, Virginia The frunk of a 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron, featuring a bag with the Audi Ring logo holding charging equipment The dashboard, steering wheel, and front seats of 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron in black and gray, as viewed from the driver’s side The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron in Ascari Blue charging under the afternoon sun at an EVgo station in Blacksburg, Virginia
September 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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My birthday month kicks off today with this 2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport in Nightfall Mica, which will be reviewed for @slashgear.bsky.social

Any questions?

#lexus #lexustx #review
The front three-quarter view of a 2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport in Nightfall Mica parked at a shopping center in Blacksburg, Virginia under gray skies The engine bay of a 2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport The dashboard and steering wheel of a 2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport in black and gray, as seen from the driver’s side The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport in Nightfall Mica parked in a shopping center under gray skies in Blacksburg, Virginia
September 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Today, I exchanged the 2026 Honda Passport for this 2026 @hyundaiusa.com Ioniq 9, the last press loan to be shared with @slashgear.bsky.social and @agirlsguide2cars.bsky.social as far as reviews go

Any questions?

#hyundai #hyundaiioniq9 #review
The left front three-quarter view of a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 in Cyber Gray charging at an EVgo station in Blacksburg, Virginia under a partly cloudy late summer afternoon The frunk of a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, featuring a few bags of gear under the hood The interior of a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, as seen from the front driver’s side, decked out in white synthetic leather The right rear three-quarter view of a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 in Cyber Gray charging via a CCS-to-NACS (Tesla) adapter at an EVgo station in Blacksburg, Virginia under a partly cloudy sky on a late summer day
August 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I’m home, and I brought home a new driveway guest: the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport in Alpine White, which I’ll be reviewing for @agirlsguide2cars.bsky.social and @slashgear.bsky.social

Any questions?

#flyroa #honda #hondapassport #review
The front left three-quarter view of a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport in Alpine White parked in the economy lot of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Virginia under a mostly cloudy late summer afternoon The engine bay of a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport, featuring the 3.5-liter V6 hidden under a black plastic facade A view of the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport’s gray interior and gray front seats, all with orange contrast stitching, as seen from the driver’s side The rear left three-quarter view of a 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport in Alpine White parked in the economy lot of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Virginia under a mostly cloudy late summer afternoon
August 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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On my way out of Louisville and back to my Old Dominion home via Atlanta this morning

Can’t wait to show y’all what’s waiting for me back in the economy lot!

#louisvilleky #flylouisville #deltaairlines
A Delta Airlines flight waits to depart from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky on a cloudy late summer morning
August 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Today, I’m flying out to Louisville via Charlotte to drive the 2026 Kia Sportage HEV for SlashGear

I also dropped off the 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance at the economy lot, where it’ll be exchanged for a new ride

And yes, that is a new Suzuki Swift

#flyroa #americanairlines #acura #suzuki
A 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance in Urban Gray Pearl (right) is parked next to a new Suzuki Swift in red (left) in the economy lot of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Virginia on a cloudy August morning A new Suzuki Swift in red is parked in the economy lot of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Virginia on a cloudy August morning The monitor at Gate 5 of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Virginia, showing when the next flight to Charlotte will board
August 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The first time I was in an Acura, it was back in 2022 with the 2022 MDX Type S for SlashGear

Over three years later, an Acura has finally visited me: this 2025 ADX A-Spec with Advance in Urban Gray Pearl for @agirlsguide2cars.bsky.social

Any questions?

#acura #acuraadx #review
The front left three-quarter view of a 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance in Urban Gray Pearl sits back-to-back with a black 1997 Toyota RAV4 in an unpaved driveway under the gray skies of a late summer afternoon The engine bay of a 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance, featuring the 1.5-liter VTEC turbocharged inline-four The front seats and dashboard of a 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance, as seen from the driver’s side. The seats are trimmed in white suede with blue suede accents; the colorway is carried over to the door panels and dashboard, which is otherwise black The rear left three-quarter view of a 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance in Urban Gray Pearl sits back-to-back with a black 1997 Toyota RAV4 in an unpaved driveway under the gray skies of a late summer afternoon
August 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Last month was ‘MURICA Month

Welcome now to Pan-Asian Summer, where for the next two months, I’ll be visited by rides from Japanese and Korean automakers

Kicking things off is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

Any questions?

#toyota #toyotagrandhighlander #review
The left front three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid in Cement (a blue-tinged gray color) parked in a driveway under a rainy late summer day The turbocharged hybrid engine of a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid The gray dashboard and front seats of a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, as seen from the driver’s side The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid in Cement (a blue-tinged gray) parked in a driveway under a rainy late summer day
August 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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‘MURICA Month started with a red machine in my driveway, and it ends with a red machine in my driveway. For the next week, I will be cosplaying as a firefighter in this Rapid Red Metallic 2025 @fordmotorsofficial.bsky.social Explorer ST

Any questions?

#ford #fordexplorer #review
The right front three-quarter view of a 2025 Ford Explorer ST in Rapid Red Metallic sits in an unpaved driveway under the midday summer sun The engine bay of a 2025 Ford Explorer ST, featuring the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that makes the magic happen The front section of the cabin of a 2025 Ford Explorer ST, as seen from the driver’s side. Interior is black with red stitching The right rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Ford Explorer ST in Rapid Red Metallic parked in an unpaved driveway under the midday summer sun
July 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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On the third week of ‘MURICA Month, NAVS sent over to me the first Lincoln I ever reviewed, the 2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring PHEV in Harbor Grey Metallic

Any questions?

#lincoln #lincolncorsair #review
The right front three-quarter view of a 2025 Lincoln Corsair in Harbor Grey Metallic parked in a driveway on a rainy day The engine bay of a 2025 Lincoln Corsair; the orange wires establish that this one’s a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) The gray interior and dashboard of a 2025 Lincoln Corsair, as seen from the driver’s side The right rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Lincoln Corsair in Harbor Gray Metallic parked in a driveway on a rainy day
July 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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On the second week of ‘MURICA Month, NAVS delivered to me a 2025 @ramtrucks.bsky.social 1500 Warlock in Forged Blue. No Hemi, just a Hurricane under the hood

Any questions?

#ramtrucks #ram1500 #review
The right front three -quarter view of a 2025 Ram 1500 Warlock in Forged Blue sitting upon an unpaved driveway The engine bay of the 2025 Ram 1500 Warlock, featuring the Hurricane turbocharged inline-six under the hood The front interior of the 2025 Ram 1509 Warlock, seen from the driver’s side The right rear three-quarter view of the 2025 Ram 1500 Warlock in Forged Blue sitting upon an unpaved driveway
July 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Today is the first day of ‘MURICA Month at my driveway, where every car visiting me wears the badge of a U.S. manufacturer

In time for the 4th of July, my first visitor is as American as baseball and apple pie! Say hello to the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

Any questions?

#chevrolet #chevrolettrax #review
The right front three-quarter view of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS in Crimson Red is parked in a driveway under the midday sun The engine bay of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS The front seats, dashboard, and steering wheel of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS, trimmed in black synthetic leather with red accents The right rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS in Crimson Red parked in a driveway under the midday sun behind a black 1997 Toyota RAV4
July 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Meet the final car to visit me this round, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Like all the others, this one will be in @slashgear.bsky.social in the coming weeks

Any questions?

#hyundai #hyundaielantra #review
The left front three-quarter view of a 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in Ecotronic Gray parked in a driveway The engine bay of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid The steering wheel, dashboard, and front seats of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, viewed from the driver’s side The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in Ecotronic Gray parked in a driveway
June 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Under pale gray skies, this 2025 Toyota Corolla FX arrived to spend a week in my driveway for @slashgear.bsky.social

Any questions?

#toyota #toyotacorolla #review
The left front three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Corolla FX in white parked in a driveway The engine bay of the 2025 Toyota Corolla FX The driver’s side front interior view of a 2025 Toyota Corolla FX in white, black and gray The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Corolla FX in white parked in a driveway
May 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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No more plugging in for the last three weeks of reviews, and it starts today with this 2025 Mazda3 hatchback in Soul Red Crystal Metallic for SlashGear

Any questions?

#mazda #mazda3 #review
The left front three-quarter view of a 2025 Mazda3 hatchback in Soul Red Crystal Metallic parked in a driveway The engine bay of a 2025 Mazda3 hatchback in Soul Red Crystal Metallic The black interior of a 2025 Mazda3 hatchback, viewed from the driver’s side The left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Mazda3 hatchback in Soul Red Crystal Metallic parked in a driveway
May 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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On this rainy day, a 2025 Toyota Prius Premium PHEV arrived for its review in SlashGear. Took it to the car wash to get all of the plant material from my trees off of this new, sexy hybrid before taking my usual introductory photos

Any questions?

#toyota #toyotaprius #review
Left front three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Prius Premium PHEV in Guardian Gray parked at a car wash in the rain in Christiansburg, Virginia The engine bay of a 2025 Toyota Prius Premium PHEV The driver and front passenger side interior view of a 2025 Toyota Prius Premium PHEV Left rear three-quarter view of a 2025 Toyota Prius Premium PHEV in Guardian Gray parked at a car wash in the rain in Christiansburg, Virginia
May 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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This afternoon, I exchanged the Audi for this 2025 Hyundai Kona N-Line EV in Ultimate Red at the EVgo station in Blacksburg. This and the remaining four cars will all be in SlashGear soon

Any questions?

#hyundai #hyundaikonaev #hyundaikonanline #review
The left front three-quarter view of the 2025 Hyundai Kona N-Line EV in Ultimate Red, parked at an EVgo station in Blacksburg, Virginia The engine bay of the 2025 Hyundai Kona N-Line EV, housing the electric motor and related systems instead of a gas engine The driver’s side front interior view of the 2025 Hyundai Kona N-Line EV The left rear three-quarter view of the 2025 Hyundai Kona N-Line EV in Ultimate Red, parked at an EVgo station in Blacksburg, Virginia
May 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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After going a few months without driving gloves, I ordered this pair of gloves from Dents over in England

This pair, named Oulton (after Oulton Park), are touchscreen-compatible gloves, perfect for all of the new cars I review

The color? Berry & Black

#dentsgloves #drivinggloves
A pair of Dents Oulton driving gloves in Berry & Black are posed upon a navy blue blanket
April 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM