Japan is known for its unique take on vehicles, such as the small kei car range. Another interesting concept is the art of dekotora, which involves extravagantly decorated trucks. Several materials are used, including neon lights, bright paint and...

Cars have a universal appeal that makes them popular with young and old, with a motor being designed for every age group. The same can be said for small children, as a successful model was the Austin J40 pedal car. Considered a mini version of the A40,...

Within the UK car industry, there have been a variety of influential marques, ranging from Aston Martin to Jaguar. Other brands have faded into obscurity, such as Marcos. Although the company got off to a promising start, Marcos ran into financial...

Our unusual vehicles series showcases cars that go against the norm, from crackpot concepts to convention defying models. Our latest entry is the Honda Fuya-Jo, which resembles a curious cross between a shopping trolley and an armoured car. Designed For...

During the heydey of the Triumph Motor Company, the motors being produced were some of the most exciting vehicles on the market. Automobiles like the Stag and Spitfire were gorgeous models that appealed to a worldwide audience. Another striking model was...

Special exhibits can offer insight into the automotive industry, and one of the newest can be viewed at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon. Motor Mouths paints a diverse picture of the motor landscape, covering high-tech manufacturing plants and heritage...

The UK features an assortment of classic car museums that are open to the public. One of the most impressive in the country has to be the Coventry Transport Museum, for its range of rare motors that date back to the dawn of the automotive industry....

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unconventional car. Japan have produced some weird machines, with one of the most unorthodox being the Autozam AZ-1. Considered a kei car, the AZ-1 was a supercar in miniature, featuring...

For people who see classic cars as art, visiting a museum is one of the best ways to view a collection. The UK has plenty of great venues and one that’s worth going to is the Haynes International Motor Museum. Established in 1985, the museum has grown to...

The future is looking bright for electric cars, with many automotive makers announcing plans to build their own models. Renowned design studio Pininfarina have become the latest example, declaring their intentions to become an automotive brand. Owned by...

A classic car event to look forward to is the Land Rover Legends event, taking place on May 26th at Bicester Heritage. Some of the greatest Land Rovers in history will be on display for classic car enthusiasts. Three of the rarest cars to appear have been...

Creating a memorable car can be tough for manufacturers, which is why many are diversifying in terms of approach and style. A good example is Mondena-based manufacturer Ares Design, which was launched by former Lotus chief Dany Bahar. In recent years, the...

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of a strange vehicle and examines how it was created. We’ve covered European designs, like the Unimog and the Oeuf Electrique, and now we’re looking into Japanese cars. There have been plenty of...

The British classic car industry has seen its fair share of memorable cars, from the Mini, to the Jaguar E-Type. Other vehicles start off in a promising fashion, only to end up becoming rare. This is the case with the Princess, produced by the...

2018 is a year of car anniversaries and Citroen are marking the 70th anniversary of the Mehari. The anniversary took place at the Retromobile Classic Car Show held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versaille between the 7th and 11th February. A variant of the...

In the world of classic cars, Marcello Gandini is a living legend, having worked for a wide range of manufactures, including BMW, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti and Renault. His eye for detail has lead to the creation of several beautiful vehicles, ranging from the...

The London Classic Car Show 2018 turned out to be a major success, with car enthusiasts attending from all over the country. There were a number of magnificent motors on display, ranging from gorgeous bodywork to beautiful colour schemes. We’ve decided to...

The Targa Florio (1906-1977) Long before the 24 hour Le Mans or the Mille Miglia had been established, the Targa Florio became one of the largest races in Europe. It was also one of the oldest endurance challenge events, held around a 72 kilometre...

In the car industry, numbers represent important milestones and trends. For example, 37435 represents the patent for the first ever car built in 1885 by Karl Benz. After making the vehicle, Benz was awarded the patent number by German authorities. We’re...

Perhaps it’s time your Instagram feed got an injection of some new visuals to kickstart your heart rate. As you’re scrolling past the various photos of cats, selfies and snaps of someone’s dinner – wouldn’t it be better to catch a glimpse of some...