Archive
28/09/2020
"Simplify and Lighten"
The article discusses the innovative designs of William B. Stout, the man behind America's first airliner and groundbreaking trains, and his foray into automobile design with the Scarab minivan in 1936.
21/09/2020
Beautiful but unlucky
This article discusses the history of the Delage V12 Labourdette, a car designed by Louis Delage and his team for the 1931 French Gran Prix. The vehicle, designed by renowned engineer Jean Andreau and powered by a 4.5-liter V12 engine built by Albert Lory.
19/09/2020
The taste of a symbol
This article traces the history of the iconic Jeep brand from its military origins in the Second World War to its civilian models, including the CJ and the Wrangler.
18/09/2020
MC 20
The article highlights the recent unveiling of Maserati's new mid-engined car, the MC20, which features a new 3-litre twin-turbo V6 powerplant capable of producing 630hp.
14/09/2020
Cosmetic surgery? Far more than just that
This article discusses the Peugeot 402 N4X, a car designed by engineer Jean Andreau in 1935 to compete with Citroën Traction. The car was focused on improving efficiency in terms of performance and fuel consumption, without modifying the original engine.
10/09/2020
Pininfarina: an aristocratic and sporty style
This article highlights the history and achievements of Pininfarina, an Italian design firm that is famous for its elegant and dynamic car designs.
07/09/2020
The sober Dolphin
The article discusses a test conducted in 1936 at the Autodrome de Montlhery to compare the fuel consumption of a standard Ford V8 Type 68 with a highly aerodynamic car called the Dolphin, created by Andre Dubonnet.
05/09/2020
The good, the tough and the provocative
This article discusses the birth and legacy of the Mercedes-Benz SLK, BMW Z3, and Audi TT, three iconic roadsters that were introduced in the mid-1990s and revolutionized the market for two-seater convertibles.
01/09/2020
More style than cavalry. 1969-1975 Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato
This article discusses the creation and success of the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato, a special series of automobiles built in the late 1960s by Zagato for Alfa Romeo.
31/08/2020