Archive
06/08/2023
Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all? - 3rd and 4th edition
"Best of the Best Award" showcases vintage cars' excellence: Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic in 2017 and Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B in 2018.05/08/2023
Duet in design. How Pininfarina and Zagato revolutionised the shape of the automobile: the 1940s
Discover the iconic designs that revolutionized Italian automobile history: Pininfarina's Cisitalia 202 and Zagato's Ferrari 166 Panoramica in the 1940s03/08/2023
Historics. Fewer transactions but great bargains
British auction house faced challenges with increased vehicle prices but a smaller proportion of total estimated value in their recent event compared to 2022. Total takings rose by 10% from the previous year.02/08/2023
At Spa like Verstappen on the Roarington Simulators
Experience Spa-Francorchamps with historic Formula 1 cars on Roarington Simulators. Drive like racing legends Clark and Fangio at MAUTO Museum, Turin.31/07/2023
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Tucker, USA, 1947-1949
Preston Tucker's revolutionary Tucker 48, produced from 1947-1949, symbolized the American dream with its advanced design. Despite early success, financial and legal troubles ended Tucker's dream prematurely.29/07/2023
Best of the Best Award. Who’s the fairest of them all?
In a world of automotive fairy tales, the prestigious "Best of the Best" award seeks the most exquisite gem each year. 2015 saw the regal Talbot Lago T150-C SS, while 2016 crowned the elegant Maserati A6GCS Berlinetta Pininfarina.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.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.26/07/2023