When someone utters the word ‘Aston Martin’, images of classic GT’s, burly V12 engines, and the quintessential British Luxury Performance brand come to mind. Aston Martin are notorious for beautifully executed, stylish and exotic luxury vehicles for several years. Combining sporting prowess with pure refinement, the Aston Martin’s are something to be revered. Despite this […]
Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale: The Gated Shifter Reimagined
The dream of returning to the manual car has fascinated many people. As the years have gone by, cars with dual-clutch gearboxes have become extremely popular, and people have enjoyed their power. However, there are still some that prefer the good old-fashioned manual transmission. Ferrari’s new take on this concept manages to merge both worlds […]
Unbuilt Dreams: 11 Legendary Ferrari Concept Cars
While other car manufacturers make one-off design exercises for show display, Ferrari focuses on creating the ultimate sports cars that a person can own. These have always been deeply tied into motorsports, state-of-the-art engineering, and Italian class and heritage. Historically this has led Ferrari to create very few concept cars; when it has, however-usually together […]
Volkswagen Braces For Showdown Over Radical Restructuring Plan
Volkswagen on course for biggest boardroom showdown of recent times. The meeting of the executive board of Volkswagen next week could be the most crucial since before World War II as a radical overhaul is debated, which may see up to 100,000 jobs cut. In a boardroom meeting on 9 July, the German car-making giant’s […]
A Guide to Driving the Ford Model T: Controls and Techniques
The Ford Model T is one of history’s greatest automobile, the car that literally put the world on wheels. Second only to the Volkswagen Beetle in sheer production, with over 15 million models assembled throughout a 19-year reign, it continues to be a staple among classic auto aficionados. Driving a Model T, though, is a […]
A Mechanic’s Guide: 10 Used Cars You Should Avoid Buying
In the world of used car shopping, your best bet comes from the lips of experienced mechanics, not pretty ad campaigns or the lure of low prices. These car experts can tell you which rides keep coming back with hefty bills. They know which ones are a good buy and which ones aren’t. Shopping for […]
The Golden Era of Coupe Pickups: A Look Back at an Icon
One of the most gloriously peculiar and brilliant moments in American car history belongs to the coupe pickup truck. A cross between a car and a pickup truck, it was essentially the answer to a question nobody seemed to be asking but which the entire world seemed incredibly excited to finally have answered. The creation […]
10 Common Automotive Myths and Why They Are Wrong
Throughout the history of the car and its use there has always been a great deal of advice, stories and long held beliefs passed down from one generation of drivers to the next. Some of these thoughts come from years that have passed when cars weren’t as sophisticated and others came about from marketing campaigns, […]
Carmakers Navigate a Global Maze of Tariffs and Trade Deals
Few industries find themselves at the crossroads of politics and economics more than auto-making. The field is now a messy patchwork of tariffs, trade agreements and hard-fought lobbying efforts. European automakers in particular find themselves navigating a choppy sea between U.S. Protectionism and rising Chinese competition, as well as the own complicated global supply chains. […]
Bentley Torcal: A Deep Dive Into Bentley’s First Electric SUV
An seismic change is on the cards for the ultra-luxury vehicle sector and the Bentley name, a century of British heritage strong, is front and center to the evolution. Years of development and concept models have gone into this product and finally the luxury maker from Crewe is ready to pull back the wraps on […]