Before Rolls-Royces shared their V12s with the BMW 7 Series and before Bentleys rode on the same VW Group platforms as mainstream crossovers, the two British marques fell under one corporate umbrella, Rolls-Royce Motors.* For decades, Rolls-Royce and Bentley models were incredibly similar. For instance, starting in 1980, Rolls-Royce's full-sized sedan, the Silver Spirit and … Continue reading Motoring Misfits: Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Turbo R by Hooper
Formula 2: Ones to Watch
The 2020 Formula 2 season is halfway done, and as the number of Formula 1 race seats remaining dwindles, the F2 championship battle is heating up as the drivers aim to prove their mettle to F1's head honchos. Most of F1's current batch of young superstars were funneled through F2: Charles Leclerc and George Russell … Continue reading Formula 2: Ones to Watch
Gallery: New York’s Punishing Effect on Cars
From the bump-until-you-fit parking mentality to bathtub-sized potholes and overly ambitious taxi drivers, New York is full of hazards to your vehicle’s visual integrity. Here’s a collection of images of the dings and dents dotting the cars of New York.
Interview: Felix Rosenqvist on his first IndyCar win
Felix Rosenqvist immediately challenged for victory after joining IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2019. He led during his first race in St. Petersburg, nearly beat Scott Dixon, his teammate and a five-time champion, at Mid-Ohio, and swiped second in Portland. But that first IndyCar triumph eluded the Swedish driver until three weeks ago at … Continue reading Interview: Felix Rosenqvist on his first IndyCar win
5 Things I Noticed Watching Classic F1 Races
The 2020 Formula One season finally gets underway this weekend in Austria after months of delay due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and while fans have obviously been itching for the season to start, F1 has done an excellent job of entertaining its followers in the meantime. In the past, it's been tricky for younger … Continue reading 5 Things I Noticed Watching Classic F1 Races
Motoring Misfits: Monteverdi Safari
The one-percenter parent who needs to ferry the kids to lacrosse practice and, once in a blue moon, tackle a gravel road, is spoilt for choice. Rolls-Royce's Cullinan, Bentley's Bentayga, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 challenge top-spec versions of the Range Rover, while those seeking a sportier SUV have the Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, or … Continue reading Motoring Misfits: Monteverdi Safari
Interview: Stefan Johansson on life after racing
For most drivers, Formula One is the ultimate goal but few make it all the way, and many who do are forced out by the ruthless driver market in just a few years. Even after hopping around other series, most drivers are done by their late 30s: some, like Nigel Mansell, open car dealerships, while … Continue reading Interview: Stefan Johansson on life after racing
Interview: Sam Bird on And We Go Green
Formula E is growing rapidly—the past two seasons saw BMW, Nissan, DS, Mercedes, and Porsche join with factory teams and the electric single-seater series is certified by the FIA as a World Championship for the 2020-2021 season. Formula E’s environmental focus has attracted automakers, and racing on the streets of metropolises, where air pollution is … Continue reading Interview: Sam Bird on And We Go Green
A Trip to the Malta Classic Car Collection
After hurtling through the sky for three and a half hours, I emerged from the dark, stale confines of my tin can transport and clambered down the stairs to the sun-lit tarmac of Malta International Airport. Drinking in the paradisiac weather, a stark contrast to London's gloomy skies, I thought to the day ahead. I … Continue reading A Trip to the Malta Classic Car Collection
Motoring Misfits: Aston Martin Cygnet
Aston Martin is no stranger to sexy cars: the elegant yet muscular Vanquish, the stately DB5 that James Bond made famous, the alien spaceship that is the Valkyrie, the list is seemingly endless. But every company has their misfires, and Aston Martin's flop was the Cygnet. After decades perfecting the art of the grand tourer, … Continue reading Motoring Misfits: Aston Martin Cygnet
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