Digging through endless and endless pages of automotive history online, one comes across some rather unusual stories. As people strive to develop the next big thing in cars or racing, for instance, the rulebook is sometimes thrown in the bin and people part ways with conventional methods. Sometimes this results in brilliant, ground-breaking innovations, and […]
Collecting cars and collecting watches are somehow comparable. It sometimes needs deep pockets and relies on extremely rare opportunities to acquire some of the most coveted, emblematic pieces ever made. Next to that, it depends on the heritage of the item, the condition and, of course, scarcity! A one-off Ferrari or Bugatti, for instance, is […]
Collecting cars and collecting watches are somehow comparable. It sometimes needs deep pockets and relies on extremely rare opportunities to acquire some of the most coveted, emblematic pieces ever made. Next to that, it depends on the heritage of the item, the condition and, of course, scarcity! A one-off Ferrari or Bugatti, for instance, is […]
If you were asked what would define a great racing car, what would be your answer? Do you look at innovative technology, iconic drivers piloting them, or perhaps race wins and championships? You would probably be right on all terms, but how about the underdog story? The unlikely hero, showing up to (almost) beat the […]
Like many other events and shows, the 2020 edition of GIMS, Geneva International Motorshow, was cancelled because of the Coronavirus situation. Did it mean that there were no new cars to dream about…? That would be way too sad and we could use a bit of joy and passion these days – now more than […]
Despite what has been said about the 2020 Formula 1 season, it will be an intense, possibly fascinating year. While the main changes in regulation will come in 2021, this year sees the comeback of Zandvoort (with a crazy banked corner), teams are closer than ever and Esteban Ocon is back in the game. He […]
Today, the Petrolhead Corner goes modern… While we have a slight tendency to talk classic cars and vintage motorsport in this weekly car-related column (we can’t help ourselves), today we’ll look at what the (near) future has got for us in terms of cars. Indeed, in a couple of weeks from now will be the […]
If like us you’re a classic car enthusiast, the name “Retromobile” should ring a bell… And if not, it’s about time for you to discover what this superb event is all about. Retromobile is an annual classic auto show held in Paris, since 1976. It is traditionally the first major classic car show of the […]
W.O. Bentley, the founder of Bentley Motors, once claimed that if you want a faster car you should build a bigger engine. Sounds logical, especially during the early days of car building. This thirst for more power and higher speeds brought forth some of the largest engines ever to be used in cars, with anything […]
This will create a debate, no doubt about that… Every “petrolhead” will have his own opinion to the question: “What is the ultimate modern supercar?” There are multiple names that could be quoted here, such as the Ferrari F40, the Countach, the Veyron and many more of them that have a special place in the […]