Book Reviews
Niki Lauda: His Competition History
The loss of motor racing legend Niki Lauda back in May was a very sad day for me. Nikki had my outmost respect for what he went on to achieve shortly after his horrendous crash […]
Year: 2019
Book Reviews
Jaguar XK 120 Supersonic by Ghia
In October Porter Press published the first title in their new Coachbuilt Car series, which unravels the story of the Jaguar XK 120 Supersonic designed by Carrozzeria Ghia of which only three examples were ever […]
Sports Cars
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Special Edition
Can you believe that it was 50 years ago that Concorde took to the sky for the first time to herald the supersonic age of commercial air travel. Yet still today the plane looks ahead […]
Book Reviews
The Ford That Beat Ferrari
A Racing History Of The GT40 (Third Edition) With the release this week of the film “Le Mans ‘66” Ford v. Ferrari, starring Academy Award-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale, which is based on the […]
Events
2019 Motoring Book Of The Year Awards
Last Wednesday I attended The Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year awards at the Club’s Pall Mall clubhouse along with authors, publishers, press, club members and motoring enthusiasts from around the world. This […]
Book Reviews
Works Porsche 956 – The Definitive History
This month sees the publication of a wonderful new two-volume book from Porter Press International for the many Porsche fans who have followed the mark over the years. Works Porsche 956 – The Definitive History, […]
Book Reviews
The Self Preservation Society – 50 Years of The Italian Job
2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the Mini as well as the 50th anniversary of British cult classic film The Italian Job, in which of course the Mini plays the starring role. The film has […]
Classic Cars
Cropredy Bridge Jensens At Centre Point
Standing tall in between New Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road Underground station, Centre Point is an iconic 1960s London landmark, designed by Richard Seifert, the well-known Swiss-British architect who owned a Jensen FF. Today […]
Electric Vehicles
Pininfarina Unveil Latest Battista Electric Hypercar
Automobili Pininfarina CEO Michael Perschke unveils the latest Battista electric hypercar along with the luxury brand’s strategy for future growth during Monterey Car Week which started today in sunny California before heading to the House […]
Goodwood
Brabham BT62 World Debut At Goodwood FOS
Back in May in central London, David Brabham announced Brabham’s return as a modern-day supercar manufacturer, with its first new car since 1992, the stunning Brabham BT62. The Brabham BT62 continues with the legendary ‘BT’ […]