Whilst we are all anticipating the arrival of the mid-engined Mercedes-AMG Project ONE, what is less well known was that Mercedes-Benz was already working on a similar concept in the early 1960s. The intention was to fit the engine behind the passengers, ensuring the centre of gravity was as low as possible. Designers Paul Bracq […]
The Mid-engined Mercedes-Benz SLX Read More »
The boom for high-end, ultra-exclusive and ludicrously expensive supercars has never been more robust. It seems the world’s wealthy are more affluent than ever before, and if you can produce a motor car with a hefty price tag and low production numbers, they will sell. It’s this boom that has drawn one of the most
The Boom for Expensive Motor Cars Read More »
The Monterossa is based on a Gallardo and is available in a limited number of 15 units only and designed for those amongst you that require more from a standard Lamborghini. DRVN Concepts of California might have built the coolest open-top Lamborghini yet, and it’s called the Monterossa Speedster. This unique supercar draws inspiration from
Lamborghini Monterossa Speedster is a crazy open-top Supercar Read More »
The British company David Brown Automotive has built their Speedback Silverstone Edition, a retro-styled coupé designed to look like a present-day Aston Martin DB5. The Speedback uses the discontinued Jaguar XKR, with a build time of more than 8,000 hours and numerous bespoke options. This latest line of limited-edition Silverstone Editions reminds the continued appeal
David Brown’s Latest Creation Is Art On Wheels Read More »
One hundred twelve years on from the birth of Bugatti, three defining elements remain central to the brand’s customer offering: heritage, innovation and the finest craftsmanship. Other exotic car brands offer bespoke programs; Lamborghini has their Ad Personam program, while Ferrari has their Atelier program. Bugatti has launched their Sur Mesure (means tailored in French)
Bugatti Sur Mesure Customisation Program Read More »
The Mercedes-Benz 500K was a grand touring car built by Mercedes-Benz between 1934 and 1936 and first exhibited at the 1934 Berlin Motor Show. They were distinguished from the 500 saloons by the “K” for Kompressor (German translation: Supercharger). It succeeded the Mercedes-Benz 380, an eight-cylinder powered automobile introduced at the Berlin Motor Show in
The Opulence of the 500K Read More »
The NIO EP9 is a Chinese electric-powered, two-seat sports car manufactured by NIO in association with their Formula E racing division. The name EP9 stands for Electric Performance 9. Developed and built in 18 months, the EP9 debuted at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Despite its global announcement, there was very little information about the
China’s Record-Setting Nio EP9 Electric Hypercar Read More »
Ettore Bugatti ushered in the golden years of the 1920s with Type 35. Type 35 was the most successful of the Bugatti racing models. Its version of the Bugatti arch-shaped radiator that had evolved from the more architectural one of the Bugatti Type 13 Brescia was to become the one that the marque is most
Ettore, a man before his time Read More »
For a Le Mans. A manufacturer has to be victorious on two fronts, firstly, performance. Secondly, it needs to be intriguing to remain in the minds of the potential buying public as long as possible, enabling the marque to get its highest ROI. Peugeot has had an exciting history with Le Mans; they accomplished three
Can Looks win a Race? Peugeot think so Read More »
The now nearly forgotten French auto manufacturer Chenard & Walcker produced aerodynamic open cars often described as tanks because they resembled the World War battle wagons. Chenard & Walcker was a French automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer from 1898 to 1946. Chenard-Walcker designed and manufactured trucks marketed via Peugeot sales channels until the 1970s Chenard
Chenard & Walcker’s Tank Read More »