Archive
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
Goddess of the Deesse?
The article discusses the possibility that Giuseppe Coda, an Italian engineer who worked for Citroën in the 1930s, may have influenced the design of the iconic Citroën DS 19 car.
24/08/2020
Jankovits Aerospider
The article discusses the creation of the Jankovits Aerospider, a sports car built by Alfa Romeo dealers Gino and Oscar Jankovits in Croatia during the mid-1930s.
23/08/2020
Audi Sport: All in the past?
This article discusses the history of Audi Sport and its success in motorsports, from the development of the Quattro to compete in World Rally Championships to their current focus on electric mobility through Formula E.
17/08/2020
Applying intelligence to invention
The article discusses the innovative work of Czechoslovakian car maker Tatra, particularly the contributions of engineer Hans Ledwinka and streamlining theoretician Paul Jaray.
16/08/2020