Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
The anticipation began in August 1985. That summer Germany’s automobile magazines built up their readers’ expectations for the fastest 3 Series BMW of all times. The key data revealed a sports car that would punch way above its class: 200 hp, top speed in excess of 230 km/h, sprint from a standing start to 100 … Read more
Replacing the Elite in 1962 was the Lotus Elan, using a backbone chassis rather than a monocoque for the first time in a road car. Developed as the Type 26 and designed by Ron Hickman, it was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show with a price of £1,495 fully built or £1,095 in kit … Read more
One of the most significant vehicles in the history of motoring, the Range Rover was the world’s first vehicle as good on-road as off-road. It was the first fully capable luxury 4×4 and was a milestone in the development of the SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle). “Land Rover has a unique history of product innovation. But … Read more
“I can readily admit that the initiative came through Cisitalia”, said Ferry Porsche on the occasion of his 75th birthday when describing the early days of the Porsche 356. “Back then Cisitalia was building a small sports car with a Fiat engine. So I said to myself: why shouldn’t we do the same thing with VW parts? After all, … Read more
As part of ongoing celebrations around the 70th anniversary of the iconic Nissan Patrol, Nissan has launched a new platform to recognize those who have helped build the SUV’s rich legacy. Titled ‘Patrol Legends’, the platform spotlights stories from around the region and forms part of a global initiative underlining the role of those who … Read more
Emergency braking can save lives. However, many drivers then step on the brake pedal quickly but not forcefully enough – this is what Mercedes-Benz engineers discovered in the early 1990s during tests in the company’s own driving simulator. Their answer was the brake assistant BAS, also called “Brake Assist System”. The brand presented it on 25 November … Read more
For automotive fans with manual skills, the premises in the London suburb of Surbiton must have been a paradise. Scrap metal everywhere, car parts, tyres and a dedicated father screwing on cars and bikes in a garage. And in the middle of it, a certain John Cooper, who created the basis for an extraordinary career … Read more
This year (2021), Lamborghini celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Jalpa, presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1981. In keeping with Lamborghini tradition, the Jalpa takes its name from a breed of fighting bulls, the Jalpa Kandachia, and is the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker’s last evolution of the grand touring … Read more
Since the beginning of its history in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini has always stood out as a highly innovative and pioneering company. This is all thanks primarily to a series of engineers, production technicians, and innovators who utilized their courage and visionary spirit to shape the brand of the Bull into one of the most prestigious … Read more
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced that it is reproducing spare parts for the Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (“AE86”), and will start selling them both domestically and overseas on November 1, as part of the GR Heritage Parts Project. The project reproduces spare parts that have been discontinued and sells them as genuine parts, … Read more