Archive
29/07/2023
Spoilers. Once an extravagant madness
In 1956, Michael May introduced the first spoiler on a racing car, surprising Porsche with better lap times. Spoilers faced bans but later reappeared in 1966 with Jim Hall's Chaparral. Colin Chapman recognized their potential, leading Lotus to triumph.
29/07/2023
Architects and Cars: More Rationality and Imagination than Beauty
Architects' Influence on Automobiles: From Le Corbusier's visionary sketches to Ponti's sharp-edged designs, architects shaped cars' rear engine placement, aerodynamics, and interior space utilization.
29/07/2023
Stanley Meyer's idea has become reality: water will be the basis of the fuels of the future
Stanley Meyer's vision of water-based fuels is becoming a reality with the development of eFuel, a zero-impact alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
26/07/2023
RM Sotheby’s: Sotheby’s: two Porsche extravaganzas
RM Europe's 'Carrera Collection' sets records at Swiss and Italian auctions, with Porsches fetching up to 41% above estimates. Iconic 911s shine, while GT2 R stands out as a bargain. Porsche enthusiasts rejoice!
22/07/2023
Lone Stars: the Zero Years
Lorenzo Ramaciotti unveils automotive design milestones in a remarkable story. From expressive freedom to nostalgic flair, concepts like the Fiat 500 and Audi Rosemeyer merge past and future.
22/07/2023
Disco Volante. The dream of every Alfista
Alfa Romeo's triumph in Formula 1 in 1950 and 1951 led to engineers creating the impressive Alfa 1900, a sporty sedan. After leaving F1, they focused on sports car racing, resulting in the breathtaking Disco Volante.
22/07/2023
Mauto, the first major museum to enter the Roarington world. Its President, Benedetto Camerana, explains why.
Benedetto Camerana's vision for Mauto, the Italian National Automobile Museum, as a journey through history and a glimpse into the future. The museum aims to attract both physical and virtual visitors by embracing augmented reality and edutainment.
22/07/2023
Fiat Turbina. Thanks to Roarington and Mauto, it can be driven.
Unleash the power of jet innovation with the revived Fiat Turbina. Drive this legendary car using cutting-edge simulators at Mauto and relive automotive history in exhilarating style.
22/07/2023
Part 7 - A Bugatti in your garage? The restart with Volkswagen
The revival of Bugatti, led by Ferdinand Piëch, brought forth an extraordinary 18-cylinder engine. This powerful innovation, featuring three six-cylinder banks, aimed to grace classic sports models and elegant four-door saloons.
19/07/2023