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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mitsuoka doesn’t usually produce cars but converts models from other Japanese manufacturers to retro looks. British classics such as the Jaguar Mk II or the typical London Taxi inspire. The Mitsuoka Orochi is a Japanese sports car designed and built by Mitsuoka Motors as a concept car in 2001, with updates and revisions to the
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British hypercar brand Arash Motor Company uses social media to tease an upcoming electric hypercar. There is very little information about the AFX but thought to have four electric engines, one for each wheel. Estimates the hypercar will achieve 60 mph in less than 3 seconds and a top speed approaching 300mph. As with all-electric
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Over the years, there have been a few examples of an Aston Martin Station Wagon, usually three-door; however, from 1993, there were seven five-door vehicles built based on the Aston Martin Virage. At that time, Aston Martin was in a difficult position. The Virage, a luxurious grand tourer, was technically outdated, and many owners found
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Subaru has revealed its all-electric STI E-RA at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. A ‘near-future’ concept designed to meet FIA E-GT racing class regulations. The concept speaks volumes about the brand’s ambitions in motorsport, specifically, the FIA’s new E-GT racing class that will kick off with a debutant season in 2023. Alongside FIA’s early regulations,
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In November of 2021, I covered a story about a 65-year-old Coloradan and her team who intended to complete a 356-mile journey across Antarctica in a 1956 Porsche 356 sports car in early December. The lady in question; Renee Brinkerhoff of Valkyrie Racing The Porsche 365 A had previously competed in rallies on every other