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Open-top driving pleasure combined with outstanding driving dynamics: Speedster variants have been part of the Porsche company history since 1952. They combine open-top driving pleasure with outstanding driving dynamics. The forefather of all these models is the 356 America Roadster. Its aluminium body was manufactured by hand at Erich Heuer Karosseriefabrik in Ullersricht near Weiden … Read more
The Mercedes-Benz racing sports car 300 SLR “722” (W 196 S) will commemorate Sir Stirling Moss at the British Grand Prix from 16 to 18 July 2021 at Silverstone. Mercedes-Benz Classic presents the car in the F1® Fan Zone in the infield of the English circuit in a glass display cube, complemented by historical film recordings. It is the … Read more
On July 15, 1941, the former Willys-Overland Co. signed a contract with the U.S. War Department to begin production of the first military Jeep vehicle. Eighty years later, the Jeep brand thrives around the world with a product line-up that continues to expand into new segments, a devoted community of global customers and the utilization of … Read more
The 1968 Fiat 500 F is on view in Automania, a new exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, exploring the contrasting sentiments – compulsion, obsession, desire and anger – aroused by cars and automotive culture in the 20th century. Curated by Juliet Kinchin, Paul Galloway and Andrew Gardner, the exhibition is being held on … Read more
In its celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Countach, Automobili Lamborghini is launching a series of four videos on its social media channels. Every Monday they will recount the legacy of an automotive icon in an unprecedented manner, by involving inspirational personalities. The first is Marcello Gandini, the designer behind the futuristic lines of … Read more
Subaru today announced the global cumulative production of Subaru All-Wheel Drive vehicles surpassed 20 million in June of this year. Subaru Corporation of Japan, parent company of SOA, achieved this milestone in the 49th year since the company introduced the Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van, Japan’s first mass-produced all-wheel drive passenger vehicle, in 1972. All-wheel … Read more
The Audi slogan “Vorsprung durch Technik” is marking its 50 year anniversary this year. Even half a century after its inception, the world-famous slogan of the Four Rings hasn’t lost any of its appeal. And each year, there’s a little bit more history behind it. On this momentous occasion, the company is looking back at … Read more
Until September 5th, the Museo nazionale dell’Automobile, Turin (MAUTO) is hosting the exhibition “What a car!”, focusing on the Fiat 127, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The exhibition also pays tribute to the designer whose came up with its form: Pio Manzoni, aka Manzù, son of the established sculptor Giacomo. The exhibition name … Read more
The PEUGEOT 106 will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in September 2021 and will become a youngtimer eligible as a collector car. The PEUGEOT 106 was the first car of the 6th generation. This new vehicle was intended to broaden PEUGEOT’s offer in the B segment of small city cars, which at the time accounted … Read more
famed for gathering the rarest cars ever created – will showcase one of the most beautiful racing cars in existence, the Bugatti Type 59, at Hampton Court Palace this year. Taking place from 3-5 September, the event is renowned as one of the top three concours d’elegance events in the world for the quality of … Read more