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Ben Thompson

Huddersfield, Manchester

Senior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie

Senior content writer @supercarblondie.

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  • 1 week ago | supercarblondie.com | Ben Thompson

    These limos from the 1980s are bold and brashThey’ve got putting greens, helipads, and even swimming poolsThey’re the work of genius customizer Jay Ohrberg California’s wild ’80s limos were the definition of extra – they had pools, helipads, and more wheels than you could count. Limousines aren’t exactly known for being understated, but the work of California customizer Jay Ohrberg is something else altogether. His limos are big, bold, and beautiful.

  • 1 week ago | supercarblondie.com | Ben Thompson

    This spacecraft is going to take Americans back to the MoonIt’ll be their first visit since 1972The mission hit a big milestone recently, and it’s the beginning The spacecraft taking Americans back to the Moon just powered on, and is scheduled for liftoff in under a year. The Artemis Moon exploration program has already seen one mission, but a second outing will be the first with human passengers. It’s scheduled to occur in April 2026, but it’ll only be the beginning.

  • 1 week ago | supercarblondie.com | Ben Thompson

    This Airbus A330 pilot took on a heart-stopping stuntIt was leaving Frankfurt airportThe stunt in question was a wing wave This Condor ‘Beige Beach’ Airbus A330 pilot performed a heart-stopping wing wave stunt with cargo onboard. The footage was captured on May 22, as the plane departed from Frankfurt International and headed south to Zurich, Switzerland. Watching the maneuver from the ground is enough to make your stomach do backflips.

  • 1 week ago | supercarblondie.com | Ben Thompson

    Cars, Celebrities, Latest Articles, Movies This California man has a Lord of the Rings license plateIt pays tribute to Frodo BagginsFrodo’s actor Elijah Wood happened to see it This California man with a Lord of the Rings license plate was delighted when Elijah Wood saw it. John Caldwell, a self-described ‘Tolkien super fan’ had been rolling around in a Toyota with ‘4 Frodo’ plastered on the back. Inexplicably, the very actor who played the famous Hobbit happened to come across his car.

  • 1 week ago | supercarblondie.com | Ben Thompson

    This was the moment Brad Pitt saw Supercar BlondieThey were both attending the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixWhilst it only lasted a few seconds, it was still a huge moment When Supercar Blondie – aka Alex Hirschi – got recognized by Brad Pitt, it was a huge moment. It happened at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which Pitt was attending due to his F1 movie, set to be released this summer. He made eye contact with Alex from across the track.

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12 May 25

RT @SharnazShahid: We are hiring! Looking for News freelancers to join the digi team for some shifts. Please DM me if you're keen #journojo…

Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson @BOThompson98
9 May 25

Some sights on my evening walk around Huddersfield https://t.co/wEDO2hrVjv

Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson @BOThompson98
9 May 25

RT @Sam_Dumitriu: Coventry is doing something that many thought impossible: building a tram line in Britain quickly and cheaply. Read @djj…