Class is in session, and this syllabus runs on horsepower. We are honored to lead another cohort of future luminaries at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) enrolled in “The Driving Force” (TDF) internship program. Automotive Rhythms visited campus to network with students from the Department of Mass Communications, and the Panthers
Photo by Victor Aerden, Lyrics by Kimatni D. Rawlins So lifestyle journalist Ken Panton and I are back at it with our 3rd album cover in a month (sarcasm). We are rolling. Here is a sneak peek at a few verses from Electrified Horses, lol! Electrified Horses: 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Experienced By Uthman Ray Louis Vuitton and Singer have paired up for two Porsche 911 design collaborations that treat the sports cars like runway pieces, right down to the stitching. The French luxury house and the Californian atelier known for reimagining classic 911s revealed both builds during Monterey Car Week
By Garvin St. Villier We are honored to lead another cohort of future luminaries through educational mentoring. Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), Automotive Rhythms hosted a 5-week summer apprenticeship for collegiate engineers seeking to expand their technical acumen in the mobility sector through the lens of British craftsmanship. “Our alliance
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Recently in England I jumped behind the wheel of the empowering 2026 Defender OCTA, Land Rover’s most extreme Defender yet. The goal was to highlight the adventurous SUV’s incredible off-road capabilities on the 5,200-acre Eastnor Castle Estate, where media and consumers can partake in an
By Kimatni Rawlins, Automotive Rhythms Every front office dreams of a draft class this deep. Karma Automotive, the Irvine-based ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, just landed one: an elite roster of rookies and proven ballers willing to trade endorsements for equity. The company has unveiled Karma Nexus, an exclusive client engagement and
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins A five-year pact with the sea grows extensions in Southern California: part water, part coral, entirely alive. Somewhere off Catalina Island, a fishing boat named Midnight Hour has slept on the seafloor for years, with its nets still hunting sea life long after the hands
New national campaign pairs Audi’s four rings with MLS’s rising number ten as soccer claims real estate in the American sports conversation. Soccer doesn’t do participation trophies, and neither does Audi. That shared allergy to standing still is the spine of “The Driven,” the brand’s new national campaign fronted by
LEGO and Formula 1 send 22 drivers around the British Grand Prix in single-seaters built from 28,000 bricks After becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, with 10 fully drivable LEGO brick-built Formula 1 cars, the LEGO Group’s Drivers Parade is back for a 2.0 version at this weekend’s Formula
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Kia took the opportunity to connect with football on the international stage while creating everlasting moments on and off the pitch. The Korean automaker is proud to represent FIFA’s Official Mobility Partner, bringing sporting aficionados closer to the excitement of the World Cup. After all,
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart infuse their basketball IQ with the Lucid Gravity GT in grand fashion. With a swift 0-to-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and 828 hp, the all-electric SUV moves like Brunson on a fast break and Hart powering his way to double-digit rebounds. The 2026 Lucid
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Unveiled on the 3,500-foot Sixth Street Viaduct, also known as the Sixth Street Bridge, in Los Angeles, the revolutionary 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe pushes Mercedes-AMG’s V8 legacy into an electric era. At the same time, the ultra-EV continues to embody the German brand’s performance
Experienced By Kimatni D. Rawlins It arrived the way all great entrances should, unapologetically. Donned in a commanding Malpelo Blue Metallic finish, my weekly test loaner rode on 20-inch 5-spoke tripod wheels and came adorned with Audi’s Black Optic Package, which features Anthracite rings, contrasting black trim, and an attitude
By Kimatni D. Rawlins | Automotive Rhythms It’s no secret that tennis legend Serena Williams and Lincoln have previously collaborated in a long-term relationship that connects the sporting and automotive luxury worlds. This latest chapter, however, transcends ambassadorship, representing a masterclass in bespoke automotive artistry that is deeply personal, symbolic,
By Kimatni D. Rawlins The Driving Force equips NCCU students with the tools and resources necessary to pursue career interests in automotive media, communications, and public relations. Today was full of gratitude as we visited North Carolina Central University (NCCU) to recruit HBCU students for our automotive internship program, The
By Journey Burris The Driving Force (TDF) recently concluded a highly successful 10-week internship program, selecting 15 outstanding students to participate in a comprehensive media and communications career experience. During the internship, students produced industry-focused content and developed workplace-ready skills. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America,
Experienced by Kimatni Rawlins and Dentry Mortimer Welcome to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for the 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú and co-sponsored by Cadillac. From Sinner, Alcaraz, and Gauf to Sabalenka, Shelton, and Tiafoe (aka Big Foe), all of your favorite players participated in the
By Leon Brittain, Photos by Garvin St. Villier and Adrian McQueen Well, that’s a wrap! Mobility performance intersected with urban artistry at the 10th annual ART-of-Motion (AoM) lifestyle experience during the 2026 Washington, D.C. Auto Show. Produced by Automotive Rhythms, in partnership with Adrenaline Lifestyles and Throttle Life, the cutting-edge
ART-of-Motion is honored to host this magnificent Iron Man Lamborghini Huracan STO at the 2026 Washington Auto Show. Proudly owned by Supertrofeo Judd and wrapped by Distinct Don, this particular Lamborghini is the street-legal version of the Huracan Supertrofeo. You can view this mobile work of art at the 2026
By Kimatni Rawlins If you are venturing out this week after the snowstorm that hit the Northeast corridor, please be cognizant of your tires and vehicle’s powertrain. Tires are the single most important component of a passenger vehicle, SUV, or truck because they are the contact patch between the road
In partnership with Automotive Rhythms, the trendsetting urban automotive media group spearheaded by enthusiast Kimatni D. Rawlins, the 10th annual ART-of-Motion lifestyle experience at the 2026 Washington Auto Show will showcase the influential auto and moto culture of the greater D.C. area. Produced by Automotive Rhythms, Adrenaline Lifestyles, and Throttle
This year, The Driving Force internship program and Automotive Rhythms proudly partnered with Kia America to offer an unforgettable experiential learning opportunity for students at Bowie State University. This collaboration celebrates creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, core pillars that drive both industry and education forward. The selected students were part of Bowie State’s
Class is in session, and this syllabus runs on horsepower. We are honored to lead another cohort of future luminaries at Clark Atlanta University (CAU)
Photo by Victor Aerden, Lyrics by Kimatni D. Rawlins So lifestyle journalist Ken Panton and I are back at it with our 3rd album cover
Experienced By Uthman Ray Louis Vuitton and Singer have paired up for two Porsche 911 design collaborations that treat the sports cars like runway pieces,
By Garvin St. Villier We are honored to lead another cohort of future luminaries through educational mentoring. Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), Automotive Rhythms hosted
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Recently in England I jumped behind the wheel of the empowering 2026 Defender OCTA, Land Rover’s most extreme Defender yet.
By Kimatni Rawlins, Automotive Rhythms Every front office dreams of a draft class this deep. Karma Automotive, the Irvine-based ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, just landed one:
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins A five-year pact with the sea grows extensions in Southern California: part water, part coral, entirely alive. Somewhere off Catalina
New national campaign pairs Audi’s four rings with MLS’s rising number ten as soccer claims real estate in the American sports conversation. Soccer doesn’t do
LEGO and Formula 1 send 22 drivers around the British Grand Prix in single-seaters built from 28,000 bricks After becoming one of the most talked-about
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Kia took the opportunity to connect with football on the international stage while creating everlasting moments on and off the
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart infuse their basketball IQ with the Lucid Gravity GT in grand fashion. With a swift 0-to-60 mph time of 3.4
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Unveiled on the 3,500-foot Sixth Street Viaduct, also known as the Sixth Street Bridge, in Los Angeles, the revolutionary 2027
Experienced By Kimatni D. Rawlins It arrived the way all great entrances should, unapologetically. Donned in a commanding Malpelo Blue Metallic finish, my weekly test
By Kimatni D. Rawlins | Automotive Rhythms It’s no secret that tennis legend Serena Williams and Lincoln have previously collaborated in a long-term relationship that
By Kimatni D. Rawlins The Driving Force equips NCCU students with the tools and resources necessary to pursue career interests in automotive media, communications, and
By Journey Burris The Driving Force (TDF) recently concluded a highly successful 10-week internship program, selecting 15 outstanding students to participate in a comprehensive media
Experienced by Kimatni Rawlins and Dentry Mortimer Welcome to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for the 2026 Miami Open presented by Itaú
By Leon Brittain, Photos by Garvin St. Villier and Adrian McQueen Well, that’s a wrap! Mobility performance intersected with urban artistry at the 10th annual
ART-of-Motion is honored to host this magnificent Iron Man Lamborghini Huracan STO at the 2026 Washington Auto Show. Proudly owned by Supertrofeo Judd and wrapped
By Kimatni Rawlins If you are venturing out this week after the snowstorm that hit the Northeast corridor, please be cognizant of your tires and
In partnership with Automotive Rhythms, the trendsetting urban automotive media group spearheaded by enthusiast Kimatni D. Rawlins, the 10th annual ART-of-Motion lifestyle experience at the
This year, The Driving Force internship program and Automotive Rhythms proudly partnered with Kia America to offer an unforgettable experiential learning opportunity for students at Bowie State
