Elena Gorgan
8,143 ARTICLES
Personal motto:
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” - Henry Ford
She has covered automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, ranging from the regular and all the way to celebrity culture, film, and music.
More than anything, Elena loves to tell stories about unusual or very special projects, but you can also count on her if you’re looking for the perfect e-bike.
Her work has been published on Softpedia News, InOut Star and, since 2018, autoevolution.
The Mouse Is Back: Walt Disney’s Private Plane That Was Left to Rot Is Now Restored
1 Nov 2022, 09:44 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Walt Disney Corporation may be occasionally held as the epitome of the worst of consumerism and disneyfication of culture, but it all started with the purest love for storytelling and animation – or better yet, for storytelling through an...
Pete Davidson Bought a Decommissioned Ferry for $280K, Got Asbestos and Roaches Instead
1 Nov 2022, 07:15 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Successful conversion stories are a dime a dozen these days, whether we’re talking about smaller projects like vans, trailers or buses, or larger houseboats. To paraphrase the old saying, behind every success story is at least a dozen failure...
For the Ultimate James Bond Collector, the Ultimate Personalized License Plate Is Here
1 Nov 2022, 05:50 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / You could say that the James Bond frenzy has peaked this year, but then again, you could say the same every year as the long-standing and ever-popular film franchise hits another anniversary milestone. If you’re a fan and a collector, the lat...
Arthur Is a Gorgeous, Caboose-Inspired Tiny Home Trying to Get You Into Tiny Living
31 Oct 2022, 12:41 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Downsizing is a big deal, regardless of how seamless and easy it might come across on social media. Moving out of a brick-and-mortar home into a much smaller, even if mobile home is not the kind of decision you want to take lightly, so one family-r...
The Jet Capsule GT-F Proposes a Customizable, Flying Spaceship on Water
31 Oct 2022, 08:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The world’s most discerning seafarers can’t possibly travel like the peasants do, in traditional watercraft. Only the best will do for them, and the best, in this case, could very well be the recently-introduced Jet Capsule GT-F by Lazz...
So Much for Being Broke: Abramovich’s $610M Solaris Megayacht Is Being Resupplied Daily
29 Oct 2022, 00:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Remember the world’s smallest violin playing the world’s saddest tune for one of the richest men in the world? That was back in April 2022, when word got out that billionaire Roman Abramovich was so broke that he could barely afford to ...
Barn Find 1904 Napier Tonneau With 15 HP Engine Needed Almost 3 Decades to Restore
28 Oct 2022, 04:55 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Unless by some unprecedented and highly-unlikely stroke of luck, most barn finds are money- and time-consuming long-term investments, both dependent on the vehicle’s estimated worth once restored. This very rare and still in good condition Na...
Netflix Is Recreating Princess Diana’s Fatal Car Crash, and Royalists Have Many Thoughts
28 Oct 2022, 03:57 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / If you’re not into dragons and dragon-centric controversy, perhaps Netflix can interest you in some real-life drama. It has real public figures, a modern tragedy, and a car crash that’s still the subject of many controversies and conspi...
Elon Musk Explains Why He Bought Twitter: Not for Money, but to Help Humanity
28 Oct 2022, 02:54 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Elon Musk has bought Twitter. After weeks of going back and forth and the threat of litigation, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO is now officially Chief Twit, the owner of the largest social media platform slash virtual town square. The controversial $4...
$33.5 Million Snowfall Mansion Is Tailor-Made for the Ultimate Car Guy and James Bond Fan
27 Oct 2022, 11:07 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Mega-mansions are tacky, too cumbersome and way too expensive to hold any appeal for anyone but a showy billionaire. But a stylish retreat inspired by a blockbuster, with all the creature comforts of a mansion and space for an entire automobile col...
The SkyView Camper Combines Teardrop Trailer With a Tiny House for the Perfect RV
27 Oct 2022, 08:59 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / With tiny living and downsizing reaching a peak, we have just crossed a new milestone in the industry of mobile homes: the day when boundaries between trailers and tiny homes are blurred to welcome a new type of towable. Meet the SkyView, the f...
A New, Detroit-Built DeLorean Is Coming: DeLorean Model JZD Is the True DMC-12 Successor
27 Oct 2022, 05:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Come next year, there will be another new DeLorean car on the market. Talk about nostalgia-fueled overcrowding: a mere couple of months after the official unveiling of the Alpha5 DMC-12 successor, another DeLorean is here. And it’s set on pic...
Bohemian Bungalow Gooseneck Tiny House Is Pure Luxury, Packs 2 Slide-Outs and Many Secrets
26 Oct 2022, 11:28 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Downsize, but make it luxury. Tiny living may be all about living in a much more compact floorspace and more freedom of movement, but it’s not exclusive of luxury. The Bohemian Bungalow is proof of that. It’s called the Bohemian Bun...
Dodo Van Is a ‘93 Chevy Van Conversion That Aims to Prove Artsy Minimalism Is Functional
26 Oct 2022, 06:02 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Aside from the financial aspect, vanlife boils down to a desire for more freedom and to relearn certain lifestyle patterns our adult selves have forgotten. It’s about prioritizing experiences over material possessions and living intentionally...
Ray Charles Driving a Peugeot 306 Cabriolet Is Pure, Awesome Driving Pleasure
25 Oct 2022, 10:37 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Just like you know peanut butter and jelly will always go together, you know that certain things never will. Driving, for instance, should never go with any type of visual impairment or disability, for safety reasons. But this ad does just that. ...
The Balloon Space Flight Competition Is On: Halo Space Has Entered the Chat
25 Oct 2022, 06:10 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Look up at the sky and dare dream of admiring the stars from a much closer perspective. Now, dig deep in your wallet to make sure you get to do just that, with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will pave the way for proper space tourism. Tha...
This ‘96 Dodge Viper Limo Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving, Probably Unique in the World
25 Oct 2022, 03:40 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The beauty of a custom car, like with a custom anything, is a matter of taste: you either like it or you don’t. This makes certain custom vehicles very divisive for the public at large, but in a few other cases, people do seem to have as many...
Hershey’s Kissmobile: The Sweetest Ride That Ever Was
24 Oct 2022, 10:39 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / No other ride in the world – or the U.S., at the very least – is as sweet as this oddly-shaped, funny-looking custom vehicle that instantly attracts attention, both good and bad. It’s the Kissmobile, the iconic, now-retired produc...
The B Turtle Microcaravan for e-Bikes Sleeps Two Adults, Renders Bikepacking Obsolete
24 Oct 2022, 06:33 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Just because you’re not a car guy (or gal) or aren’t looking to invest yet in a larger leisure vehicle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of the occasional, extended outdoor stay. Bikepacking is not for everyone, so f...
Brad Pitt, Who’s Making an F1 Movie, Snubbed F1 Legend Martin Brundle at U.S. Grand Prix
24 Oct 2022, 03:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Brad Pitt’s public image is taking a hit these days due to past events in his personal life, but he’s determined to power through them and see to his work commitments. His most recent work commitment is a weekend-long appearance at the ...