Despite its de facto status as an uncool car, the minivan makes a lot of sense for many families. Today’s people movers drive well, have excellent characteristics and ensure that everyone in your team feels comfortable. However, outside the US, the minivan market is more diverse than you might expect. In Japan, for example, the […]
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche is a legend in Zuffenhausen. He is best known as the father of the 911 and also brought to life icons such as the 904 Carrera GTS and the 804 Formula 1 car. Yesterday he would have turned 90 – and to mark the occasion, Porsche unveiled a very special tribute. Meet […]
It started with the legendary Toyota 2000GT. Decades later, Lexus gave us the LFA. Now Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division arrives with its latest flagship sports car. This is the GR GT, and Toyota calls it a road-going race car. Three key elements determine the development of the GR GT. The center of gravity must be […]
The 1970s were a wild time in the automotive industry. New technologies, new thinking and increasing competition meant that car manufacturers had to think outside the box to stand out. For BMW, this meant starting a factory-backed racing team. The idea, spearheaded by the infamous Bob Lutz, resulted in BMW’s first M car, which you […]
Hard to believe it’s been almost four years since Toyota took the covers off the GR GT3 concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Since then we’ve been waiting patiently to see if a road car would follow. Initial reports suggested the car would carry a Lexus badge, but Toyota set the record straight earlier this […]
When you build a street-legal race car, you have to test it properly. Aston Martin’s engineers clearly agree; Police in Utah just cited a “reckless driving” development factor while testing one of the company’s new Valhalla prototypes. Testing a vehicle in Utah means long stretches of open road. That’s probably why Aston Martin engineers are […]
How much are you willing to pay for an immaculate 2005 Ford GT that Paul Walker once owned? If the answer is just under half a million dollars, you’ll have to go without this holiday season. Bring a trailer is now auctioning the car, and with more than a week to go, the bidding has […]
An afternoon messing around with a car configurator is a great way to pass the time during a short vacation week, especially when a car manufacturer gives you hundreds of thousands of options to choose from. Porsche’s configurator is usually quite extensive, and that also applies to the new Cayenne EVs. But there is an […]
When a vehicle arrives at the auction site, the way it gets there is a good indication of its potential value. You would see an open trailer for your average stuff. An enclosed trailer means a little more money is at stake. If the car in question shows up by helicopter, your accountant may start […]
The first thought that came to my mind when I heard this news was the rising popularity of train travel among luxury travelers. It’s fascinating to hear that this way of traveling is becoming increasingly popular increasingly important part of the luxury travel experience. While it remains a niche within the broader luxury tourism marketgrowth […]