The Eye of the Beholder

David Hume said, ‘Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them, and each mind perceives a different beauty.’ Whilst I understand beauty is subjective, credit where credit is due, Italy has produced more than its fair share of delectable cars of all shapes and types. They are

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F1 Snippets

✺ Sainz is currently enjoying the best year of his career, becoming the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race in 2023. ✺ Daniel Ricciardo is reportedly Red Bull’s first choice if they opt to dispense with Sergio Perez in 2024 ✺ Whilst Lando Norris still has two years on his deal, he is attracting significant interest, particularly

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If Lapo Can

I have written previously about Ferrari restricting Ferrari owners from personalising their cars. Ferrari doesn’t want to be seen as promoting something that is deemed contrary to the values or norms of the company. So, they are pretty selective in maintaining the good name of their goods and company. Ferrari doesn’t just sell cars; they

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From Fridge to Griffin

The Fusion of Italian Design and American Power In 1939, Renzo Rivolta established a company in Genoa producing fridges and heaters called Iso Thermo. After the war, Rivolta went on to produce motorcycles such as the Iso Moto and later also small cars such as the Iso Autoveicoli. In 1950, Renzo Rivolta designed and patented

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Aston Martin One-78?

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, has the most expensive car collection in the world. Reports suggest he owns 7,000 motor cars stored in aircraft hangers and cosseted by a small platoon of specialists. The collection has 100s of Rolls, Bentleys, Mercedes, Ferraris, BMWs, and Jaguars. Additionally, several one-offs, including a unique Jaguar XJ220, a

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F1 Snippets

Qatar GP Date: Sunday, 8 October Track: Losail Circuit ✺ Russell has zero hard feelings’ about Mercedes F1 team orders. ✺ Lando Norris’ excited for future’ at McLaren amid Formula 1 resurgence. ✺ Lewis Hamilton warned Mercedes will have ‘at best fourth fastest car’ next season. ✺ Perez Sr claims that the Red Bull car was built

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