Aaron Turpen

Wyoming

Co-Founder and Senior Editor at CarNewsCafe.com

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

I am an automotive writer. I really, really like cars. And a few other things. Like driving them.

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Articles

Why No Hub Motors in Electric Cars?

6 days ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

A good question. Instinctually, having motors in the wheel seems to make a lot of sense. But the engineering isn’t so simple. Here’s a rundown. VIDEO Aaron Turpen June 2, 2025
Video Review: 2025 MINI Countryman S

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

Not gonna lie, I just don’t like this car. For a lot of reasons. Which I spend about five minutes explaining. VIDEOVideo summary: The 2025 MINI Countryman S, now fully electric, offers a disappointing driving experience with high costs, poor infotainment, limited range, and cramped interior space, failing to live up to the nostalgic charm of its predecessors.
Jay Leno Drives the First Supercar: 1913 Mercedes 3795 Double Phaeton Torpedo

2 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

Before Bugatti. Before Ferrari. Before McLaren. There was this. ðŸ’¥Jay Leno takes you back in time to drive what many consider to be the first true supercar: the 1913 Mercedes 3795 Double Phaeton Torpedo. With a 580 cubic inch (9.6L!) 4-cylinder engine producing 95 horsepower, this beast could reach 100 mph â€” in 1913. Restored to period-correct glory by the Nethercutt Collection, this chain-driven monster shows off the cutting-edge luxury and power of pre-WWI engineering.
Coffee and a Concept - 1976 Renault VBG Prototype

2 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

The Renault VBG Prototype was a concept design meant to lead to a production vehicle to replace the Renault 4 and 6 models as an entry-level option below the Renault 5. Designer Robert Opron had been recruited away from his head-of-design role at Citroën and Renault soon put him to work to come up with this prototype. The Véhicule Bas de Gamme (“low-end vehicle”) Prototype incorporated several cost-cutting and forward-thinking elements in its design.
1-of-1 1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C Goes To Auction This Weekend

2 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

One of the most beautiful cars ever made, the one-of-a-kind Talbot-Lago T150 C Lago Spéciale teardrop coupé by Figoni et Falaschi, will go to auction this weekend. The no-reserve auction is being held at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Sunday, May 25. The 1938 Talbot-Lago is one of several iconic Goutte d’Eau (“Teardrop”) designs of the 1930s in which Talbot-Darracq of France made its comeback.
Car Dealer Wants the Car Back - Ripoff Sales Tactic

2 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

I am asked this question a lot. The story goes: someone bought a car at a dealership (usually a used car dealer). A few days or weeks later, the dealer calls to say that the financing didn’t go through and the buyer needs to return the car. This may or may not be a scam, depending on your situation. It all boils down to: CHECK THE PAPERWORK BEFORE YOU SIGN.
How To Remove and Replace Windshield Wiper Blades

2 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

Your windshield wiper blades need regular replacement. It’s one of the easiest DIY things a car owner can do. The whole process takes just a couple of minutes and no tools are required.
Video Review: 2025 Nissan Murano

2 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

The 2025 Nissan Murano is a new, fourth-generation for the two-row SUV. Often the more upscale of the Nissan utility models, the Murano is value priced and well-positioned. This generation fixes many of the complaints I had with the previous one and looks pretty good while doing so. Video summary: The 2025 Nissan Murano enters its fourth generation with a complete redesign, offering a comfortable and well-equipped two-row SUV.
GM bets on LMR prismatic battery cells to boost EV range and cut costs

3 weeks ago | newatlas.com | Aaron Turpen

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to put lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells into production. The cells will be used in future full-sized trucks and SUVs as part of GM's Ultium platform. The companies have been working together on manganese-rich batteries since 2015, with LG's original patent for them dating back to 2010. LMR cells reportedly offer a 33% higher energy density when compared to leading lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) cells.
Coffee and an Odd Car - 1977 Volkswagen Colani Prototype

3 weeks ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

In the 1970s, Volkswagen was considering a successor or complementary vehicle for the extremely popular Beetle. This new vehicle would fit between the Polo and Golf models where the Beetle was at the time. That search for a new model included commissioning famed industrial designer Luigi Colani. To understand this odd-looking, but somehow compelling frog-like Colani Prototype, we have to look at the designer himself.