EDITOR IN CHIEF
JEFF VOTH
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
THERE’S A TIME AND PLACE FOR everything—but sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is tune out the noise and focus on what truly moves us. In a world that feels like it's shifting under our feet, with opinions flying fast and facts often trailing behind, it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos. But maybe it’s time to zoom out, breathe in, and see the road for what it really is: an open invitation to explore. Take the automotive world right now. If you listened to the chatter, you might think the electric vehicle revolution has short- circuited and stalled on the side of the road. The truth? Not even close. Despite the headlines, EV sales are accelerating— not slowing down. In Canada alone, sales jumped 12% in Q3 of 2024 compared to the previous year. The electrification journey is far from over; in fact, it's just picking up speed. I've been on the ground, attending launch after launch, and it's clear: automakers are doubling down. They're not walking away—they're all in, reshaping the road ahead with bold, electrified visions. But let’s not pretend it’s a one-way street. The internal combustion engine isn’t waving the white flag just yet. Far from it. Engineers and enthusiasts alike are finding new ways to push gas-powered performance to greater heights, chasing cleaner, more efficient power without compromising the thrill of the drive. So don’t buy into the all-or-nothing mindset— there’s room on the road for more than one kind of journey. At Vicarious , we live for the moments when machines meet meaning. We celebrate the beauty of design, the power of innovation, and above all, the freedom to move. But here’s the thing—we don’t
“At Vicarious, we live for the moments when machines meet meaning. We celebrate the beauty of design, the power of innovation, and above all, the freedom to move. ”
do this just for the love of cars and bikes (though we do love them). We do it because these machines are passports to adventure. They’re built to be driven, not locked away behind velvet ropes. They’re meant to take us out of our everyday ruts and into something wild, something freeing, something unforgettable. That’s why this issue is brimming with stories that will ignite your sense of wanderlust. From the icy extremes of Antarctica with the TransGlobal Car Expedition, to the scorching tarmac where the new Porsche 911 GT3 comes alive, to knee-dragging thrills aboard Ducati’s Panigale V2S. Senior Editor Dan Heyman travels to the legendary home of the raging bull to assemble a new Lamborghini Revuelto. We’ll even take your taste buds on a ride to Prince Edward Island, where Chef Hunter Guindon is redefining coastal cuisine at The Table. So, whatever the headlines say, here’s what we believe: the future is still wide open. The best way to face uncertainty is to hit the road, chase the horizon, and make memories along the way. Adventure isn’t just a destination—it’s a way of seeing the world. Let’s go.
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