For many years Mercedes-Benz has provided the official support cars for Formula 1, including a Safety Car, Medical Car and other support vehicles needed during an F1 race. Of course, you hope to not use them other than the mandatory chase-lap by the medical car on the opening lap or canvassing the track prior to […]
This is the story of two brothers, responsible for building the biggest independent Dutch car manufacturer, one that has always gone under the radar, which is for sale. What’s on offer? A multi-million dollar organisation with about 50 people in staff, a well-equipped facility and a clientele for about a hundred cars a year. What’s […]
Today we bring you a Petrolhead Corner episode with a difference. Usually we stumble upon some interesting titbit of news or history and see if this is worth expanding on, and sharing with our readers in our weekly episodic column. This time around we act upon news that a watch manufacturer is engulfing in a […]
Ascari, a name forever linked to Formula 1, as Alberto Ascari was amongst the first to compete in this newly formed category of racing coming out of WWII. But, perhaps you know this, perhaps you don’t, it was also the name a Dutch entrepreneur and multi-millionaire gave to his supercar brand. That’s right, there have […]
The American car culture can be a weird thing sometimes, incomparable to other cultures. It is an endless source of interesting stories and cars. It might not be to everyone’s liking as there’s a wide range of styles and followings. This week we take a look at two stories by two leading manufacturers displaying their […]
American car culture can be a weird thing sometimes, incomparable to other cultures. It is an endless source of interesting stories and cars. It might not be to everyone’s liking as there’s a wide range of styles and followings. This week we take a look at two stories by two leading manufacturers displaying their skill […]
Imagine you are fortunate enough to not only collect rare and special watches but also have a knack for special cars. In essence, you have a taste for the finer things in life and dare to spend some money to fulfil your desires. Would you opt for something new and mainstream, or rather something unique […]
Everyone loves a good story with unexpected plot twists, a bit of controversy or scandals, and perhaps even some bad guys. Motor-racing is no exception to the rule and has its fair share of examples of people who have a shady approach to team-management and funding… To say the least, in these cases. We’ve looked […]
In collecting, especially watches, the hunt for a specific item can be half the fun. Some people even state that the joy stops when the ownership starts, but this is debatable. Apparently the same can apply in collecting cars, which I can fully understand. Hunting down a specific car, with specific specs can be a […]
No less than 101 bikes, 16 quad-bikes, 64 cars, 61 UTV’s, 44 trucks, and 24 classics have just competed in one of the most grueling rally raid events there is; the 2021 Dakar. Ace professionals mixed with passionate and sometimes very capable amateur drivers tackle the most difficult circumstances in an effort to be the […]