Nick Jaynes
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Nick Jaynes is the automotive editor of The Manual. When Nick isn't behind the wheel on the open road, he can be found traipsing around the woods with his coonhound, Ruger. Despite what anyone else thinks, Nick considers himself a younger, handsomer, shoutier version of Jeremy Clarkson. Find him on Twitter @NickJaynes
Bentley takes bespoke to your torso with these Savile Row driving jackets
Bentley commissioned several bespoke driving jackets from four of the leading houses on Savile Row.
The sun rises on Rolls-Royce’s new drophead convertible, dubbed ‘Dawn’
Rolls-Royce announced today that its newest drophead model (Brit for “convertible”) will be called ‘Dawn.’
Acura’s 2016 NSX hybrid supercar debuts in Detroit
Acura -- after long last -- has revealed the production version of its all-new, second-gen NSX supercar.
The 10 Best Cars We Drove in 2014
Of all the cars we drove in 2014, these ten were the absolute best.
Top Gear returns Dec. 27th with controversial Patagonia Special
The Top Gear boys are back just after Christmas on December 27th with their controversial Patagonia Special.
Vintage Wheels: A great way to blow an afternoon … and thousands of dollars
Image used with permission by copyright holderNo, despite what the name might suggest, the Vintage Wheels website doesn’t sell sets of retro alloys and steelies. Instead, it’s a one-stop shop for all rare and extremely cool vintage cars and trucks. When I was first encouraged to check out the site, I was a bit skeptical, […]
Bentley remembers its racing heritage in the snarling Continental GT3-R
Image used with permission by copyright holderIf you’ve $337,000 to spend on a car, and you’ve been debating between a racecar and a bespoke luxury coupe, save yourself the anguish and get the Bentley Continental GT3-R. The night before I was scheduled to drive the only 2015 Bentley Continental GT3-R currently in existence, the earth […]
First drive: 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
The 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II has been refreshed, giving the already impressive vehicle a bit more gravitas with new exterior details and improved interior technology.
Chasing a Le Mans Legend behind the wheel of the 2015 Audi S3
I sat behind the wheel of the 2015 Audi S3 on the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) outside Austin, Texas and anxiously tapped on the steering wheel. And I had plenty of reasons to be anxious. Behind me sat 10-or-so journalists in a caravan of S3s, ready to take hotlaps around the now-infamous Formula One […]
2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed: Physics has met its match
The 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed, which officially debuts next month at the Paris Motor Show, is the ultimate expression of the bespoke limousine.
World-conquering alpha male: 10 hours in a Lamborghini Aventador
Being met curbside at the airport by a Lamborghini has to be one of the greatest moments of my life. As I walked out of the baggage claim area of SFO two weeks ago, I found a bright orange Aventador waiting for me. The driver’s door lifted, people started to stare, and I just had […]
Test drive: Autodromo Stradale Automatic at Pebble Beach 2014
Last week at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, I had the distinct pleasure to “test drive” the latest chronograph creation from the fine fellows at Autodromo. It’s called the Stradale Automatic and it’s a true thing of motoring-inspired beauty. In Italian, “stradale” means “road going” and this new flagship timepiece is certainly that. With […]
Jaguar and Bremont create Lightweight E-Type wristwatches
Jaguar, if you’ve not heard, is planning to build and sell six Lightweight E-Types. Originally, the British brand intended to build 18 of the aluminum beauties in 1964, but only 12 were produced. This left six chassis numbers unused. Jaguar, along with its newly founded Special Operation division, will resurrect these chassis codes and the […]
Jaguar builds F-TYPE Concept for Tour de France
Two of the manliest things I can think of are A.) competitive cycling and B.) the sounds of the Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe’s V8 exhaust bellows. Delightfully, the two have finally been combined into one stunning package. If, in your head, you’re debating the masculinity of a sport that requires men with virtually no upper-body […]
Audi’s R8 LMX: Laser headlights and a 570-horsepower V10
Audi unveiled a limited-edition supercar called the R8 LMX, which will become the world’s first production car to offer laser headlights as standard.
German Autobahn ‘No Speed Limit’ signs from Roundabout Signs
The Manual recently moved into some new offices. And as you might imagine, they are quite manly and stylish. They lacked, though, a certain automotive touch. As the automotive editor for the site, I was keen to make my mark on the new space. Accordingly, I began digging through the Internet’s series of tubes for […]
Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept
Land Rover unveiled its Discovery Vision Concept at the New York Auto Show.
The all-new Bentley SUV is coming…
Bentley teased its all-new SUV this week. Slim on details, the bespoke British automaker has stated that it aims to sell 3,000 examples each year.
Rolls-Royce’s Ghost II exudes opulence, down to the monogrammed fuel cap
Rolls-Royce has released the images and specifications of its latest model: the Ghost II.
VW’s Golf GTE is a plug-in hybrid that handles like a GTI
Volkswagen will unveil the all-new Golf GTE plug-in hybrid in Geneva next month.
Audi’s 300-horsepower S3 Cabriolet is all class
Audi’s S3, when becoming the Cabriolet, loses two doors and a roof.
Mercedes’ S-Class Coupe loves corners so much, it actively leans into them
When I think of Mercedes-Benz, I don’t think of stately SUVs or small sports cars, though it has great expertise in making both. No, the cars that truly represent Mercedes-Benz – in my mind – are its hulking coupes. The breed’s lineage reaches back to the 1952 300 S Coupe. Over the years, the full-size […]
2014 BMW 435i Convertible: A very, very slow drive through the Valley of Fire
BMW’s 4 Series Convertible is lighter weight and more aerodynamic than the 3 Series Convertible it replaces.
First Drive: 2014 BMW M235i
In its model reshuffle, BMW has sent the compact 1 Series out to pasture and replaced it with a slightly larger, meaner 2 Series.
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: The first true American supercar
Chevrolet just unveiled its all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 that impressively outshines even the current-gen $100,000 Corvette ZR1.
Meet Audi’s quaint yet sporty 2015 Q3 compact crossover
Audi announced this morning that it will be bringing its Q3 compact crossover to the States in 2015.
Forget Gucci. This Bugatti belt buckle costs $84,000
This belt buckle offers wearers the ability to dial in the perfect snugness with a mechanism capable of a “click-free click.”
BMW details i8 performance figures in drab but impressive video
BMW is on a PR offensive to impress upon the general public how equally powerful and efficient the powertrain of the all-new i8 is.
McLaren is replacing windshield wipers with ultrasonic force field from jets
Hypercar-maker McLaren is replacing windshield wipers with a force field inspired by jetfighters.
Chevy’s new world-class Corvette is the first you’ll want before you retire
The Stingray Convertible is an American sports car to rival the Germans, Italians, and the English in all the best ways.
The only thing missing from Lamborghini’s Veneno Roadster is wings
Lamborghini spared no expense officially unveiling its $4.5 million roadster off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on December 1st.
Iron Man’s Acura NSX Roadster will be real
Acura brass confirmed that they are planning an open-air version of the all-new NSX hybrid supercar.
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Volvo Truck Ads are kickin’
If you thought Ron Burgundy was the only successful celebrity endorsing an automaker, think again. Jean-Claude Van Damme has teamed up with Volvo Trucks.
The Reboot Buggy drives and spits fire … and that’s about it
The Reboot Buggy from Joey Ruiter is a return to the motoring basics: engine and wheels.
Carbon is for suckers. Real men get silver-covered cars
Image used with permission by copyright holder Carbon fiber is played out. There was a time – not too long ago – when this rigid, lightweight material was quite rare and choice and adorning your high-end luxury or sports car with carbon fiber was all the rage. Recommended Videos Now, however, it’s everywhere. For example, […]
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG outside Willow Springs
I recently had the opportunity to drive all of the Mercedes-Benz AMG models out on Willow Springs racetrack outside LA. I don’t mean a few of the AMGs – I mean all of them. You name it: CLA45 AMG, C63 AMG 507 Edition, SLS AMG Black, and the hulking monster itself, the G63 AMG. Of […]
The Porsche Panamera: face of a 911, the body of a beluga
Driving the Porsche Panamera is like losing your virginity and surviving an atomic blast all at once. It’s incredible.
The Lamborghini Urus could resurrect Hunter S. Thompson
The insane Lamborghini Urus SUV is going into production.
Live like Nick Cage during the post-apocalypse with the Brabus B63S 700 6×6
Live like Nick Cage during the post-apocalypse with the Brabus B63S 700 6x6
The Audi Sport quattro concept is another lumpy plug-in hybrid supercar
The Audi Sport quattro concept is another lumpy plug-in hybrid supercar
The Volkswagen Scirocco R is the coolest car we can’t get in the States
That’s right. The Volkswagen Scirocco R is the coolest car we can’t get in the States. Well, not yet anyway.
The Brabus 800 Roadster: born from weather machines
The Brabus 800 Roadster is like a tiger on Quaaludes
The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado is reborn as the Elmiraj Concept
The 1967 Eldorado is reborn as the Cadillac Elmiraj
Mercedes-Benz does a swimsuit-inspired convertible
‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ does a swimsuit-inspired convertible.
Sienna Miller and James Franco unveil the BMW i3 electric car, for some reason
Sienna Miller and James Franco unveil the BMW i3 and it could mean the Germans are a bit nervous of their all-new electric car.
The BMW Active Tourer Outdoor Concept is a Gorgeous Abomination
The BMW Active Tourer Outdoor Concept is a Gorgeous Abomination