I wrote recently about supercars, hypercars, and megacars and explained that, as far as I know, there is no official definition regarding the difference between supercars and hypercars. However, as to Megacars, there is a marker: the motor car in question must exceed one megawatt, which equates to 1,340hp. There are very few cars classified […]
In 2002, Opel announced the Eco-Speedster, based on the Opel Speedster, which was little more than a Lotus Elise. Nothing wrong with that; it was a car ahead of its time and was one of the best drivers’ cars. I diverge; the Eco-Speedster built on an aluminium space frame with what was then very aerodynamic
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Another positive Strollified announcement by Aston Martin’s renowned Chairman cited revenue up by 21%, gross profit increased by 30%, DB12 deliveries commenced, Valkyrie deliveries started, etc. However, the market read it differently; the shares dropped by 15% at one point. Aston Martin reported a larger-than-anticipated third-quarter loss and a revised volume projection for the DB12
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Las Vegas GP Date: Sunday, 19 November Track: Las Vegas Strip Circuit ♖ The F1 team have ‘clear evidence’ against Red Bull and two others in a bid to change race result. ♖ Max Verstappen is on track to fork out a record-breaking fee of more than €1 million for the privilege of racing in F1 in
The original Michelin Man dates to 1894. The rubber used for tyres is naturally white and originally made for bicycles. In 1912, carbon compounds were mixed into the production process; this addition of carbon made the tyres more durable. With the aid of a caricature artist, the Michelin Man was born. The design comprised a
As readers of my weekly emails know, I am keen on the odd quote or two. I wanted to provide a few for your entertainment. ♔ The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it. – Dudley Moore. ♔ Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves? –
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With all of the hype associated with major cinematic releases, it would be difficult not to have heard of the upcoming Michael Mann film Ferrari. Brock Yate’s book, Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, published in 1991, provides the basis of the storyline As I understand it, the film narrative begins in 1957,
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The Ford Flashback was launched at the 1975 Chicago Motor Show and had been designed (not sure that’s the best word) by Ghia Torino in Italy. The rationale behind what, fortunately, remained a concept was a ‘Flashback’ to the 1930s and 40s designs. For some bizarre reason, Ford felt there was a market for a
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Brazilian GPDate: Sunday, 05 NovemberTrack: Autódromo José Carlos Pace ♖ Rumours have been circulating that Alonso could make a sensational switch to champions Red Bull in the future. ♖ Verstappen claims record win to draw level with Prost. ♖ Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen has an escape clause in his contract should Red
Dillon, Read & Co., a leading New York investment bank, acquired Dodge Briothers Inc. on April 30, 1925. The money that changed hands was astounding, $146 million plus an additional $50 million given to various charities. It was the largest sum for a car maker ever made. Adjust for today, a cool $2.7 billion. Dillon,