Hamburger with spaghetti
23 de out. de 2024
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History
Fan of Italian cars, Lee Iacocca saw in DeTomaso a perfect ally to open a new market segment in the United States and dominate it completely. It was almost a success.
Ford Cortina Lotus: the heroic family car
17 de out. de 2024
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History
When Lotus decided to use the Kent engine block as the base of their performance cars, Ford saw an opportunity too good to miss. Thats how a humble family car became a track hero.
Les Leston, the racewear “influencer”
10 de out. de 2024
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History
He was a driver at the highest level who capitalized his popularity by selling accessories and changing the way drivers wear.
The unknown Fiat 131 Abarth... Diesel!
1 de ago. de 2024
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History
Everyone knows the box-arched, all-conquering 131 Abarth, but its Diesel version is almost a secret. And it's a winner, by the way!
Wronged: Citroën GS
31 de jul. de 2024
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History
The GS brought all the incredible technologies from the DS to a more affordable segment, yet it remains a forgotten classic. Is is a victim of its own geniality?
Count of Monte Real
1 de mai. de 2024
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History
The portrait of a great name in our motorsport. From cars to planes, including two wheels, an example of a sophisticated and competitive Portuguese "sportsman".
Game changer: Gabriel Voisin
6 de mar. de 2024
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History
Peter Mullin called him “the XXth century Leonardo da Vinci ”. Judging by his feats and creations, maybe that's far from the truth.
Porsche Boxster turns 25
10 de fev. de 2024
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History
An entry-level model worthy of the Porsche DNA and which opened new horizons for the brand.
Suspension systems
27 de jan. de 2024
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History
It was born with comfort in mind, but it became a question of safety, effectiveness and performance. Here's the lowdown on suspension technology.
Giulia, the sexygenarian!
10 de jan. de 2024
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History
The Sprint and Spider are the most popular and desired of Alfa Romeo's 105/115 series, but the family-friendly Giulia is an icon in its own right.
Wronged: Alfa Romeo Alfasud Berlina
1 de abr. de 2023
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History
Sometimes, media defects condemn virtuous models. Let's do justice to the Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Do you know what the Panhard system is?
29 de mar. de 2023
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History
From the "Système Panhard", to the "Panhard bar", including the creation of the first gearbox, this French manufacturer unknown to many, established the essential parameters of the automobile as we know it.
The role of the “chauffeur”? Give heat!
23 de jan. de 2023
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History
We all know the word as a synonym for "driver". But why use the word "chauffeur" and what is the etymology? The answer lies in technique.
Cinquecento Sport the micro-GTI
17 de jan. de 2023
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History
Although it was not planned from the beginning, the Sport version of the Cinquecento simply continues a tradition that has always been part of Fiat city cars.
Champagne on the podium: from accident to tradition
25 de nov. de 2022
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History
It was in 1967 that Dan Gurney inaugurated the tradition of spraying champagne on the podium. At the time, "it didn't sit well"...
BX at 40: the last "crazy" Citroën?
19 de nov. de 2022
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History
From Gandini to Cavaco, from the "unstoppable" BX 11 to the unbelievable 4TC, there were several reasons why the BX marked a generation. In its 40th anniversary, we celebrate Sochaux's last great streak of irreverence.
The genius of Robert Opron
2 de jan. de 2022
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History
In design, there is no genius without boldness. When creating something new, you challenge expectations and Opron relished that challenge.
Personality: Paul Frère
11 de abr. de 2020
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History
There are people who spend their lives looking for a talent. Paul Frère had two: he was an excellent journalist and an excellent pilot.
Wronged: Simca 1100
1 de abr. de 2016
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History
In a path conditioned by management, Simca created exceptional models, such as the Simca 1100.
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