‘Designed in Barcelona, built in Turin, and born on the Nürburgring.’ In 2003, Fuore Design International, a little-known Barcelona studio, unveiled its Jaguar-based XF10 concept at the Barcelona Motor Show. The car wowed attendees with a mid-engined supercar mock-up. In 2004, Fuore returned to the Geneva Motor Show with a bang, premiering the fully realised […]
‘Jaguar’s Motto has always been: ‘Don’t Dream It. Drive it.’ Could the Dream become a Nightmare?’ In early December 2024, Jaguar unveiled the Type 00 at Miami Art Week as part of its bold rebranding to target the EV market and Generation Z. However, Images of the car surfaced online before the official reveal, sparking
‘The TZ3 happens when you take 100 years of racing history and distil it into something that belongs in a museum but prefers the track.’ In 2010, the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa was built to honour Alfa Romeo’s 100th anniversary and showcase its illustrious racing history. The design echoes the 1960s Alfa Romeo TZ and
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‘A vehicle dipped in Angelic Approval.’ Pope Francis continues to champion sustainability, reflecting the environmental themes of his encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ (Praise be to you) document. Mercedes-Benz, a long-time supplier of Vatican vehicles for 94 years, developed a new electric Popemobile based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV. The development took one year in close collaboration
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♖ Max Verstappen supports Sergio Perez, explaining it is ‘very rare to have a team-mate like him in F1.’ ♖ Oliver Bearman was denied the chance to drive for Haas in Abu Dhabi because the FIA did not consider him a ‘rookie’. ♖ Nico Rosberg and Martin Brundle have tipped Lando Norris to win next
‘Porsche collectors don’t collect cars; they collect memories made at 7,000 RPM.’ 2019-2020, Porsche launches the Taycan, its first all-electric sports saloon. The Taycan becomes a symbol of Porsche’s electrification strategy, combining silent electric performance with Porsche’s engineering precision. From 2020 to 2022, Taycan’s sales soar, appealing to early adopters, eco-conscious buyers, and collectors. Resulting
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‘For Reuben Singh, a Bugatti isn’t just a car – it’s an artefact of velocity and luxury.’ In 2010, a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition achieved a production car top speed record of 267.8 mph. A Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition became a cornerstone of Reuben Singh’s collection, showcasing
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‘Owning a TWR Supercat is like having afternoon tea with a sledgehammer.’ TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) announces the Supercat, a restomod based on the Jaguar XJS that blends classic design with cutting-edge technology. Design involves collaboration with Khyzyl Saleem and Magnus Walker, combining motorsport heritage with contemporary aesthetics. It is powered by a supercharged V12
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‘Sauber’s new motto: ‘From the sand to the tarmac, we race as one.’ Volkswagen Group is Financially Struggling. Quarter 3 profits dropped 42%, and Audi’s profits plummeted by 91%. Volkswagen shares hit a 24-year low; workers asked for a 10% pay cut. Audi’s 100% takeover plan for Sauber F1 is reconsidered due to financial challenges.
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‘Driving an Islero is like having a cup of Earl Grey in a world of energy drinks.’ Lamborghini introduced the Islero at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the 400 GT. Mario Marazzi of Carrozzeria Marazzi styled it; it featured understated elegance rather than the flamboyance of the Miura. It was named
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