As we all know, Hydrogen is a diatomic molecule; it can only exist by bonding to another hydrogen, thus H₂, not H. I’m done with the technical stuff. Now, on to the more exciting stuff: the possible use of Hydrogen for motor cars. Pininfarina displayed its Enigma GT concept car at the Geneva International Motor […]
If you want to feel like a prince, drive a Bugatti Type 35. If you’re going to feel like a king, win a race in one. Ettore Bugatti was conscious that horsepower was only one ingredient in unrivalled performance; the other was weight reduction. This philosophy is apparent in all his work: the utilisation of
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On March 13, 2024, Marcello Gandini died. He is considered one of the greatest car designers of the 20th century. Marcello was not just a designer; he was a visionary. He was well known for his famous Gandini Wedge Design, displayed on the Lancia Stratos Zero and, most famously, the Lamborghini Countach. Born on August
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Aston Martin has been producing Vantage for 74 years; they launched their current style in 2018. Earlier this year, Aston declared the latest iteration ‘Engineered for Real Drivers.’ For all of you F1 fans, you may recall that Max Verstappen referred to last year’s Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car as ‘Slow as a Turtle.’ Mr
♖ According to a report from Auto Motor und Sport, aerodynamics guru Adrian Newey is also unimpressed with Christian Horner. ♖ Max could depart the team if Max Verstappen’s close ally, Marko, continues to be jeopardised. ♖ The season’s first two races have been a wake-up call for the Silver Arrows. ♖ Hamilton’s frustrations with Mercedes
Behind every luxury car logo lies a story of aspiration, ambition, and a hefty price tag. Impressive logos can play a crucial component in creating the identity and perception of luxury car marques. Aston Martin: The Roaring Twenties brought flapper dresses and frivolity, and the Aston Martin brand got its wings for the first time.
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Quarkus is a contraction of the words quark and us. A quark is an elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter. The relevance of this scientific observation: Quarks are indivisible and cannot be broken down into smaller components. This brings me to a tiny, very low-weight motor that I doubt could be broken down
The Tatra T87 is a fascinating vehicle, designed in the 30s by Czech car maker Tatra. At the time, the aerodynamic design was revolutionary under the guidance of their chief designer, Hans Ledwinka. The T87 was rear-engined, with sleek bodywork and a very low drag coefficient of 0.36. The T87 was fitted with an air-cooled,
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The Sunday Times reported that McLaren’s single largest shareholder is the Bahrain Sovereign Wealth Fund, Mumtalakat. The fund is tired of the constant requirement for additional funding. The report states that King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ‘called time on the losses.’ Apparently, Mumtalakat has provided £1.5 billion to McLaren over the last four
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‘To achieve anything in this game, you must be prepared to dabble in the boundary of disaster’ – Stirling Moss. Count Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips was an aristocrat. He was a tall blond German who loved fast cars and life. He was familiarly known as Taffy. Wolfgang Alexander Albert Eduard Maximilian Reichsgraf Berghe von
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