Sam Abuelsamid
@sam.abuelsamid.com
VP Market Research @ Telemetry, host of Wheel Bearings podcast, husband, dog and human dad, car guy
Sunset over Mount Fuji as we return from a busy week in Japan
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Sunset over Mount Fuji as we return from a busy week in Japan
The winner of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the Subaru performance-e STi concept
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The winner of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the Subaru performance-e STi concept
I figured out the new Lexus LS concept, reverse of Tyrell P34, Tyrell used four small front wheels to cut drag, Lexus 4 small rears to minimize wheel well intrusion & maximize cabin space
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I figured out the new Lexus LS concept, reverse of Tyrell P34, Tyrell used four small front wheels to cut drag, Lexus 4 small rears to minimize wheel well intrusion & maximize cabin space
Fisker Ocean cab spotted in lower Manhattan it will be fascinating to watch how long these survive
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Fisker Ocean cab spotted in lower Manhattan it will be fascinating to watch how long these survive
We heard something in the chimney the other day so I went up to check out the chimney cap. Any thoughts on what kind of critter could pry this cage open? Seems a bit much for a squirrel but gap is too small for a racoon
September 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We heard something in the chimney the other day so I went up to check out the chimney cap. Any thoughts on what kind of critter could pry this cage open? Seems a bit much for a squirrel but gap is too small for a racoon
The shape of the roofline and the hatchback don't really leave enough room for a sunroof apart from a tilt-up which doesn't add much value.
September 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The shape of the roofline and the hatchback don't really leave enough room for a sunroof apart from a tilt-up which doesn't add much value.
GM Milford proving ground, I wonder what interesting stuff is being tested this afternoon
August 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
GM Milford proving ground, I wonder what interesting stuff is being tested this afternoon
While driving the 2026 Subaru Solterra today, we saw a new USPS delivery truck in the wild for the first time
August 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
While driving the 2026 Subaru Solterra today, we saw a new USPS delivery truck in the wild for the first time
After using an induction stove at home for the past couple of years, it now shocks me how long it takes to boil some water with gas. Also, this kettle looks kind of cool but functionally sucks
August 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
After using an induction stove at home for the past couple of years, it now shocks me how long it takes to boil some water with gas. Also, this kettle looks kind of cool but functionally sucks
We're sitting in a plane on Detroit airport tarmac right now waiting to fly to Montreal and the pilot told us the airport in Montreal is closed. Ai search on Google, chatgpt and perplexity just outright bullshits about situation. There's a ground stop there due to thunderstorms . Llms are BS!
July 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We're sitting in a plane on Detroit airport tarmac right now waiting to fly to Montreal and the pilot told us the airport in Montreal is closed. Ai search on Google, chatgpt and perplexity just outright bullshits about situation. There's a ground stop there due to thunderstorms . Llms are BS!
Despite the MAGA/GOP push to kill the electric car, we did this today and we're damn pleased with it so far
July 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Despite the MAGA/GOP push to kill the electric car, we did this today and we're damn pleased with it so far
Last week in the run-up to the 24 hours of Le Mans, Ford announced that it would be using the Oreca spine as the basis of its 2027 LMDh prototype race car. We now have the first look at its design
June 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Last week in the run-up to the 24 hours of Le Mans, Ford announced that it would be using the Oreca spine as the basis of its 2027 LMDh prototype race car. We now have the first look at its design
Sadly we're going to have to say goodbye to gorgeous old crimson maple next week.as much as I love the canopy it's developed some ominous cracks in the crotch and needs to come down before a huge chunk crashes through the house
June 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Sadly we're going to have to say goodbye to gorgeous old crimson maple next week.as much as I love the canopy it's developed some ominous cracks in the crotch and needs to come down before a huge chunk crashes through the house
The field is lined up for the start of the 2025 #DetroitGP Imsa weathertech sports car race
May 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The field is lined up for the start of the 2025 #DetroitGP Imsa weathertech sports car race
Has anyone else seen this? It appears that one of the robin's nests in our yard has what looks like a baby blue jay in it. It hatched several days ahead of the rest. Jays don't commonly lay eggs in other nests, although they will attack and eat the eggs and hatchlings, a week ago, 3 robins eggs
May 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Has anyone else seen this? It appears that one of the robin's nests in our yard has what looks like a baby blue jay in it. It hatched several days ahead of the rest. Jays don't commonly lay eggs in other nests, although they will attack and eat the eggs and hatchlings, a week ago, 3 robins eggs
The EV killed the gas station - Hyundai Ioniq 9
May 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The EV killed the gas station - Hyundai Ioniq 9
Squirrels are both annoying and admirable. I put some bird spikes on the sill of the dining room window where Morty and Paddy sit and despite this, the squirrels are undaunted, just straddling the spikes and triggering the dogs
April 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Squirrels are both annoying and admirable. I put some bird spikes on the sill of the dining room window where Morty and Paddy sit and despite this, the squirrels are undaunted, just straddling the spikes and triggering the dogs
There was a big crowd of robins hanging out at the bird bath today. It's been really cold this week and we have a heater to keep the water liquid
February 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
There was a big crowd of robins hanging out at the bird bath today. It's been really cold this week and we have a heater to keep the water liquid
I got my GTD a couple of weeks ago
January 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I got my GTD a couple of weeks ago
Four albums that dropped when you were in high school and defined your taste.
December 10, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Four albums that dropped when you were in high school and defined your taste.
The golden rule - he who has the gold makes the rules.
November 25, 2024 at 2:12 PM
The golden rule - he who has the gold makes the rules.
The VW ID Buzz is bigger and roomier than I realized before driving it. But it's also surprisingly energy efficient and I think the official range of 234 miles is very conservative. In 94 miles of mixed driving (highway, urban, suburban, rural) it's averaged 3.2 miles/kWh.
October 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM
The VW ID Buzz is bigger and roomier than I realized before driving it. But it's also surprisingly energy efficient and I think the official range of 234 miles is very conservative. In 94 miles of mixed driving (highway, urban, suburban, rural) it's averaged 3.2 miles/kWh.
