" Toyota's artful marketing reaches new heights of sophistication. Reminds us, of course of our friend and auto-scriber Ian Cook, whose Popbang colour artwork predates either Toyota's or BMW's forays into colourful donutting. The clever thing is with this sort of "
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Daf Variomatic – a Daf (t) idea?
" In all the kooky ideas of sixties automotive culture, the DAF Variomatic transmission system is surely one of the most sedate and strangely agreeable. Using system of pulleys and belts, the variomatic fitted to Daf's little family runabouts was an "
New Motorcycle Speed Record
" Fresh in from the Salt Flats at Bonneville Utah comes this staggering piece of footage of the new Land Speed Record for two wheelers of 367.382 mph. Pilot Chris Carr and the BUB Racing team took their Streamliner Seven to the "
Rebel Rousers: Bikesploitation 101
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFBf6g1mN6A&ab_channel=JuliusPileckas If over-the-top voicovers had an Academy Awards, this guy would have a full trophy cabinet. And if Bikesploitation was a recognised genre, Rebel Rousers would be "
Go (Piaggio) Ape!
" If only we lived in a country were year-round utilisation of a vehicle like Piaggio's Ape Calessino was possible. But, alas, you'd really have to be a Roman to get away with it. Britain's roads, climate and attitude to style "
Even More Banned Car Ads
"It's beginning to get rather fun spotting auto ads that will never run. This gruesome tale from the twisted minds of the Norwegian Motorcycle Union sums up what hardcore bikers believe to be their dehumanisation at the hands of bike-hating "
Style Visionaries: Definitive Italian Designers
"Four Italian craftsmen who would define twentieth century automotive style. Illustrations by Current State //The Founding Father: Carlo Castagna// Castagna started out as an apprentice at the prestigious Mainetta and Orseniga workshops in Milan, which was one of the main "
Fashion, Cars & Girls
" Good looking girls have always been used to sell cars. But with the launch this week of Mito Jeans, the fields are confused. As well as raising money for Charity, the new brand of skin-tight denim modelled delectably by Alfa's "
Banned Car Ads: Censorship 101
"The whys and wherefores of car advertising are pretty arcane. Who knows what motivates the censors? We picked six of our faves. This one is cute, cuddly and perfect for idle parents: And here's one for the Grand Theft Auto "
Tron Legacy
" The long-awaited return of the world of Tron was unveiled recently at the Comic-Con exhibition in San Diego. The sequel is due to be released some time in 2010 – almost three decades after Jeff Bridges and company burned light cycles around "
The Road is Life!
" OK, despite the meteorological evidence out there, it is the height of summer. And the height of summer is the time of the Road Trip. For any dyed-in-the-wool lover of cars, there is no better way to pay homage to "
Top Ten Road Movies
"We think these are the best road movies ever made. Disagree? Then let us know... Two Lane Blacktop James Taylor (yes that one) and Dennis Wilson (from the Beach Boys) and a tricked out sleeper of a 55 Chevy. Put them "
Road Trip Playlist
"These are our top 20 tunes for a roadtrip. What tunes make your long distance drives go a little quicker? Leave a comment and let us know... 1. Half Full Glass of Wine: Tame Impalas Driving Indie Blues Rock you'll recognise from "