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Weird Original Porsche Cayenne was almost a Mercedes ML derivative

Original Porsche Cayenne was almost a Mercedes ML derivative

Eventually, Volkswagen was chosen as a partner.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
Classics Audi 80 celebrates 50th birthday with a nostalgic look at its past

Audi 80 celebrates 50th birthday with a nostalgic look at its past

The Ingolstadt-based automaker looks back at the origin of one of its most important models.
By Jacob Oliva 11 June 2022
Design 2023 BMW 7 Series: See the new design compared to its predecessors

2023 BMW 7 Series: See the new design compared to its predecessors

The new 7 Series polarises like never before. Were its predecessors prettier?
By Brian Potter 25 April 2022
03:46 Classics Cruise California during the golden age in beautifully restored videos

Cruise California during the golden age in beautifully restored videos

See Los Angeles in the 1950s and San Francisco in the 1960s.
By Brian Potter 31 December 2021
58:52 Motorcycles Soak up some British moto history in this fascinating documentary

Soak up some British moto history in this fascinating documentary

Grab your snacks, it's movie time.
By Brian Potter 29 December 2021
Official Mercedes marks the three-pointed star's centenary

Mercedes marks the three-pointed star's centenary

100 years ago, a (three-pointed) star was born.
By Anton Andres 07 November 2021
03:40 Manufacturing / Production Animated Model T assembly line video shows how Ford changed the world

Animated Model T assembly line video shows how Ford changed the world

Witness the revolution of mass production in three minutes.
By Christopher Smith 06 November 2021
Renderings Skoda modernises 200 RS sports car for 2021 with neat rendering

Skoda modernises 200 RS sports car for 2021 with neat rendering

One of the longest-serving members of the Skoda design department reimagines a motorsport legend.
By Brian Potter 25 October 2021
For Sale Rare Porsche 959 prototype for sale has a rich history

Rare Porsche 959 prototype for sale has a rich history

One of very few surviving.
By Anthony Karr 17 September 2021
Celebrity / Entertainment Audi honours past, present, and future with epic water balloon fight

Audi honours past, present, and future with epic water balloon fight

With multiple cameos, this video is as brilliant and entertaining as it is epic.
By Jacob Oliva 19 August 2021
Design See design evolution of Lamborghini Countach over 50 years

See design evolution of Lamborghini Countach over 50 years

From the first concept to the current LPI 800-4, the Lamborghini Countach has become a style icon.
By Chris Bruce 17 August 2021
Classics 'Cannonball Run' Countach wins place on Historic Vehicle Registry

'Cannonball Run' Countach wins place on Historic Vehicle Registry

This Lamborghini looks impeccable.
By Anthony Alaniz 11 August 2021
1:00:24 Manufacturing / Production Detailed Porsche 911 documentary covers every aspect of assembly

Detailed Porsche 911 documentary covers every aspect of assembly

There's plenty of 911 history and development, too.
By Christopher Smith 10 August 2021
Special Editions Porsche built this one-off 911 Turbo S to honour Mexico's greatest racer

Porsche built this one-off 911 Turbo S to honour Mexico's greatest racer

Epic tribute for a racing legend.
By Anthony Karr 29 July 2021
14:07 Industry Discover how the original Porsche 924 wasn’t actually a Porsche

Discover how the original Porsche 924 wasn’t actually a Porsche

They don't always start out as Porsches.
By Chris Okula 19 July 2021
Motor Valley Fest How the Via Emilia became the fastest road in the world

How the Via Emilia became the fastest road in the world

From the Romans to the V12: the history of the Motor Valley and how it gave birth to the myths of Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Dallara, Ducati, Pagani.
By Alberto Carmone 02 July 2021
05:05 Classics BMW looks back at the super-rare 3.0 CSL Batmobile

BMW looks back at the super-rare 3.0 CSL Batmobile

This one is a replica, though.
By Anthony Karr 01 May 2021
Classics Mercedes claims Daimler built the very first truck in 1896

Mercedes claims Daimler built the very first truck in 1896

It had an impressive fuel economy.
By Anthony Karr 12 April 2021
02:55 Motorsport.com Porsche showcases top five funniest race car nicknames

Porsche showcases top five funniest race car nicknames

Which one’s your favourite?
By Matthew Crisara 06 April 2021
Classics Auction will allow enthusiasts to buy a piece of Mitsubishi history

Auction will allow enthusiasts to buy a piece of Mitsubishi history

No-reserve Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen is among the highlights.
By James Fossdyke 19 March 2021
Design VW Polo Harlequin makes colourful comeback

VW Polo Harlequin makes colourful comeback

A new Harlequin would add some fun to the VW lineup.
By Roland Hildebrandt 21 January 2021
Celebrity / Entertainment HBO teases 'The Lady And The Dale' about forgotten three-wheel car

HBO teases 'The Lady And The Dale' about forgotten three-wheel car

In the early 1970s, a car getting 70 mpg could have been a huge success.
By Chris Bruce 08 January 2021
01:01 Motorcycles Cycleweird: This is the Vespa 150 TAP

Cycleweird: This is the Vespa 150 TAP

This wasp does have a sting.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 02 December 2020
Motorsport.com Colin McRae WRC documentary to be released

Colin McRae WRC documentary to be released

A documentary marking 25 years since Colin McRae became the first British driver to win the World Rally title will be aired this week.
By Jason Craig 18 November 2020
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