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Valentino Balboni’s relationship with Ferruccio Lamborghini was more than professional; Ferruccio became his mentor. Valentino Balboni started working for Lamborghini in 1968 and became their Chief Test Driver in 1975. At one point, he had driven about 80% of all Lamborghinis ever produced, and the only person to have driven more Miuras was his former […]

♖ Three-quarters of the F1 grid are out of contract at the end of the 2024 season. ♖ McLaren hopes to be the primary challenger to Red Bull this year, having seen no ‘diminishing returns’ on their car improvement work. ♖ Formula 1 has announced that the Spanish Grand Prix will be held in Madrid

The Brabham BT62 is an exceptional, track-focussed supercar. Initially designed as a track-only car, a road-going version was introduced later. Only 70 cars were scheduled for build, 35 of the original BT62 and 35 BT62R Celebration Series. The BT62 is a mid-engine carbon monocoque racer powered by a 691-horsepower Ford 5.4-litre modular V8. The beautiful

Horacio Pagani instructed his team of engineers turned artists to meet three targets for the Pagani Utopia: simplicity, lightness, and the ultimate in driving pleasure. Pagani Automobili has launched its third-generation hypercar, the Utopia, developed from the vast experience gleaned from its immediate predecessors, the Huayra R track car and Roadster BC. ‘More than four

This is what irony means. You buy an electric car to save the planet, and a tree kills it. The irony of the motor car lies in its dual nature; it provides convenience, freedom and innovation. Whilst contributing to environmental impact, social isolation and economic disparities. Some amusing quotes: The irony of traffic jams is

The Bizzarrini Revival Series opened a new chapter in the brand’s history. Bizzarrini will only build 24 cars. Much has been written about the ‘new Bizzarrini’ and not so much about its history, particularly the Bizzarrini 1900 GT Europa. The 1900 GT Europa launched in 1966 was the smaller sibling to the Bizzarrini 5300 Strada.

Is it Whisky or Whiskey? Well, it appears the answer is geographical. Whisky in Scotland, Canada. Japan and a few other countries. Whiskey in Ireland and the United States. To be more precise, Whisky comes from the Gaelic or Irish Uisge Beatha, which translates to Water of Life. The Whisky/Whiskey is just the English transitional

Having recently read an article about Hypercars, the author said, ‘But increasingly a hypercar is little more than an abstract construct.’ He went on to say. ‘Hypercars are collectable precisely because they won’t be driven. They’re all but useless. Traffic and surveillance are rising. Speed limits are falling. Driving a car that’ll do four times

‘Tesla scrambles to boost Cybertruck battery output.’ Tesla delivered the first stainless steel plated electric Cybertrucks in November 2023. Elon Musk reported that they aim to produce 250,000 trucks annually by 2025. However, Tesla’s Giga factory only produces sufficient battery cells to allow the building of approximately 10% of the requirement. Mr Musk explained. ‘Prototypes