Fredric Aasbø. 2JZ Toyota GT86. Gatebil 2013

Fredric Aasbø drifting his 2JZ powered Toyota GT86 at Gatebil 2013 In this latest episode of ‘So, you think you can drift?‘ Fredric Aasbø – in his 2JZ powered Toyota GT86 – hits the track at Gatebil and uses every other car as a...
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Playtime just got real. Danny MacAskill. Imaginate

One man, one bike, some oversized toys, a tank and a Formula 1 car. Danny MacAskill has done it again. After setting the world of extreme sports alight with his incredible videos (just type his name into YouTube), trials biker extraordinaire Danny MacAskill was...
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What makes Land Rover Defenders what they are?

I think that the Land Rover Defender is a truly awesome automobile. Here’s why… I was originally introduced to these incredible machines by my Uncle Alastair, who owns a Series Two 110 and a Series Three 90, as well as a more recent 90...
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AMG Seat. Sofa King Cool. Automotive Furniture

Unique, handcrafted automotive furniture made in Dubai (with original components from Germany). Simon Kirschke lives in Dubai and works in the automotive industry. As Head of Upholstery for a high quality marque, Simon is a skilled craftsman and decided to utilize his talent and...
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Zoom-zoom. Hate the song, love the car. Mazda6

The new Mazda6 is here. And it’s really good. As a final farewell to my native UK before I moved to Dubai, I went on a road trip across Europe with a friend of mine. Our transport? A second-generation Mazda6. It was an easy...
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2013 Spa Classic. (Spa)nning Generations

crankandpiston hits the legendary Spa-Francorchamps for the Spa Classic historic racing. And get rained on. A lot. With what little summer we seem to get in Europe, the schedule for racing events is packed tight. Almost every weekend has something to offer. Located in...
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4 is the magic number. BMW 4 Series Coupe revealed

It’s not the 3 Series anymore. It’s the 4 Series Coupe. Look everyone, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe! No. Stop. It’s not. It’s the 4 Series Coupe now. OK? BMW’s long-serving mid-size coupe has broken free from the nomenclature shackles of its big-selling...
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Liberty Walk. LB Performance. LB Works vol.1

A whole heap of LB Performance Lamborghini and a Shakotan Skyline from Liberty Walk, Japan. I have no idea what is going on in this promotional video that just dropped from Liberty Walk. There are a couple of hot Japanese girls, a load of...
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Slick Attire. Weaving A Story With T-Shirt Designs

A wandering thread with Slick Attire… The Mercedes-Benz CLR-GT1 was notoriously tricky to handle, as the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans so ably proved. So aerodynamically proficient was the bodywork that it didn’t take long for the Merc to become airborne at the...
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the McLaren P1

We sat down with Dan Parry-Williams, the chief designer of the McLaren P1, to get an in-depth look at perhaps the most eagerly anticipated hypercar ever. There follows a fair few thousand words about it. It’s the age of the new supercar. With Ferrari...
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Road

The Management Fleet. Honda Accord Coupe. Wear ...

Road Monday, June 17th, 2013

The heat has started to take effect on our long term Honda Accord, just as the digital crew has started to take its toll on the fuel gauge. Tradition normally dictates that when a...

Race

Sébastien Loeb & Rhys Millen Pikes Peak T...

Race Saturday, June 15th, 2013

Behind the scenes with Sébastien Loeb & Rhys Millen on their Pikes Peak Test Run, 2013. Who is going to be King of the Peak? It is not as clear as you might think....

Lifestyle

iXoost. The Loudest, Most Expensive iPod Dock A...

Lifestyle Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

The iXoost: when the music from your V8 just doesn’t cut it anymore. Let’s get the biggie out the way first: the top-spec of this iPod dock costs $8906. Ouch, yikes and holy crap!...