In the early 1950s, Americans looked forward to attending auto shows for the unveiling of the manufacture’s latest offerings. Adding...
When I moved to Tennessee a few years ago, one of the first things I did was look for a...
Built to showcase Vauxhall’s design innovation and autonomy in the mid-’60s, the XVR project was managed by the legendary Wayne Cherry at Luton’s industry-leading Design & Engineering Centre, later to become Vauxhall’s Griffin House HQ. Inspired by parent company GM’s work with concepts in the U.S. – including the ‘65...
It was September of 1964, when Porsche brought out the Ferry “Butzi” Porsche designed 6-cylinder 911 as the successor to...
He simply adored Bugatti: Fritz Schlumpf had to own as many of the 30 vehicles as possible because he wanted...
With the Type 41 Royale, in 1926, Bugatti presented the strongest, largest and most luxurious automobile in the world, characterized by then unimaginable power and opulent equipment. For Ettore Bugatti, the Royale was the culmination of his creation. A vehicle that knew no competitors in terms of performance, quality and...
The first thing one might ask about this car is what is it? The simple answer is its a Thing....
In 1972, I was 10-years old when my dad drove home in a tiny little black convertible. I’d never seen...
Making its debut in New York, in April 1950, the Jowett Jupiter featured a tubular steel chassis mated to a 1486-cc, Flat-4 engine that was mounted low and ahead of the front axle line. Utilizing torsion bar suspension at the front, in conjunction with independent suspension at the rear, the...
From Hiroshima cork producer to global car manufacturer, 2020 sees Mazda celebrate a century of engineering success. One hundred years...
Knowing that entrants, judges, volunteers and guests face ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of the Pebble...
Although the Petersen Automotive Museum remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, the museum will continue its eight-year tradition of Breakfast Club Cruise-Ins in a new digital format. The museum has opened submissions for the world’s first global, virtual Cars and Coffee event, which will consist of a 90-minute...
The Luftgekühlt gathering of the air-cooled Porsche faithful has been rescheduled for November 1, 2020. In the Porsche vernacular, Luftgekühlt...
Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 in the UK, the Directors of Salon Privé have taken a pragmatic decision...