BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a publicly-traded company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. BMW AG or BMW Group produces vehicles under BMW, BMW M, BMW i, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce, MINI, and MINI John Cooper Works brands. However, only 50% of BMW AG's stocks are publicly traded, so here's an update on who owns BMW AG in 2021: 50% of BMW AG is owned by Stefan Quandt (29%) and his sister Susanne Klatten … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Honey! 1958 Mercedes-Benz 180D
Stewart Reed is an American transportation designer of some note. He’s designed several significant cars, including one for dune buggy pioneer Bruce Meyers plus a Bugatti for noted art deco and French Curves mega collector Peter Mullin. He still maintains a personal design consultancy for special projects, but his main gig now is Chairman of the Transportation Design program at Art Center (College of … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name?
Car names have always fascinated me. Brands yes, but particularly model names. There have been countless quirky ones over time, and many that have stood the test of time. Did you know one of the names under consideration for what became the Edsel was “Utopian Turtletop?” Whatever that is. Shelby’s Cobra was and remains perfect for that iconic roadster. So many of the Italian car names have … [Read more...]
Drowning in the Red See
William H. Swanson is a serious and committed driving enthusiast and car collector, with something more than 40 superb top-end exotics and classics in his real and metaphoric car barn. And only his Ford Model A and Super-Duty pickup are painted anything but red. The now-retired former CEO and Chairman of global technology giant Raytheon is a busy man, fettling, maintaining, and fortunately driving his … [Read more...]
How to Detail a Car – Secrets Revealed from a Master-Detailer
Ever wanted to know how to detail a car so that it looks like it has just been driven out of a showroom? Master-Detailer, Daniela Friedl, reveals the secret to achieving the perfect result. Just one glance at Daniela Friedl while she actively detailing cars shows the passion Friedl has for cars. As she slides her cleaning pad over the sides of the Porsche 911, just sufficiently firm enough to eliminate any … [Read more...]
Bond Cars Are Forever
Like so many of us, I saw Goldfinger for the first time in a big-screen theater back in the early 60s; I distinctly remember jumping out of my seat when James Bond pressed that little red button, mounted on the gear shift lever of his Aston Martin DB5, simultaneously popping the passenger side roof panel off the car and sending one of Goldfinger’s henchmen flying through the now open roof panel, clean out of the … [Read more...]
New Iconic Supercars, Historic and Movie Cars on Display at Petersen Automotive Musuem
Petersen Automotive Museum has introduced more than eight legendary cars, including supercars, movie vehicles, and historic cars to The Vault, presented by Hagerty The Vault, presented by Hagerty, now has an updated tour experience with the Petersen Automotive Museum announcing greater than eight new vehicles to be added to their already extensive collection. The new Vault cars to be introduced … [Read more...]
Bologna Italy’s Coolest Little Garage
Everybody starts somewhere. For Maserati, that beginning was epicentered at Via Pepoli 1 in Bologna, Italy, in December of 1914. Via Pepoli is a cobblestoned street that winds its way through the oldest sections of Bologna. The buildings are a typical mix of storefronts, apartments, commercial and industrial uses, with the odd gallery, museum, or trattoria thrown in among the rest of it. In other words: … [Read more...]
“90 Years of Pininfarina” Exhibit Debuts at Petersen Automotive Museum
“The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina” will highlight the variety and versatility of Pininfarina's designs throughout its 90-year history. The Petersen Automotive Museum has unveiled a brand-new outstanding exhibit in honor of the Italian design firm and coachbuilder Pininfarina. “The Aesthetic of Motoring: 90 Years of Pininfarina” is located in the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery and features … [Read more...]
Rebuilding Following a Tragic Disaster: The Ingram Family Porsche Collection
Some places feel magical, other places carry great historical significance, yet other places seem to hold the promise of a future. If you have ever been fortunate enough to see the Ingram family’s Porsche collection, you will realize that all those elements come into play: it is a magical place that carries historical significance with a promise of a magnificent future ahead. Bob Ingram and his wife, Jeanie, … [Read more...]
World’s Oldest Aston Martin Featuring at Concours of Elegance
The Aston Martin ‘A3’, the earliest surviving automobile from the British marque, will be on show at this year's 2021 Concours of Elegance. This September will see the oldest surviving Aston Martin participating at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace. The Aston Martin ‘A3’ celebrates its centenary this year. It was the third car that Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford built and was extensively driven by … [Read more...]
Jaguar Classic Unveils First Limited Matched E-type 60 Collection Vehicles
Jaguar Classic reveals its initial matched pair of E-type 60 Collection vehicles, unveiling the complete specification details for the 12 restored and sympathetically uprated 3.8-liter E-type models created to commemorate 60 years of the legendary E-Type Jaguar. Marking the 60th anniversary of the world debut of the Jaguar E-type in Geneva, Switzerland, Jaguar Classic has revealed the first matched … [Read more...]
The Rarest and Most Popular 007 Bond Cars on Britain’s Roads
With the global pandemic having its toll on all aspects of life, not even James Bond, 007, is immune to the cinema shutdowns that have postponed releasing one of the biggest blockbusters until October this year. The long wait means that Bond fans are missing the latest gadgets from Q, new villains, the infamous one-liners from Bond, and for us, we are being deprived of those classic car … [Read more...]
Riding with Mario
No matter how good a driver you are or think you are, I’ve learned that you really discover how marginal a driver you might be when you ride with or get schooled by someone really good. Or superlative. Or legendarily world-class – like Mario Andretti. I’ve been in the right seat with a lot of great drivers, four-time Trans-Am champ Tommy Kendall (very sharp guy, and really understands the physics of … [Read more...]
When NASCAR Challenged at Le Mans
Having American cars race at world stage endurance races isn’t novel or unique. Before the all-conquering Ford GTs, American cars at Le Mans included Cadillacs, a mixture of Corvettes and Mustangs, the odd Camaro, and Panoz. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the unfortunate loss of 'The Intimidator,' Dale Earnhardt, Sr., who himself was a competent road racer. We take a moment to recall that back in 1976, a … [Read more...]
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