Editor’s Picks

Jan 23, 2014 James Gent

Awesome images from the 2014 Dakar Rally

Thanks to our friends at Shakedown, crankandpiston presents some of its favourite shots from the 2014 Dakar Rally. Only fate conspired to…

Jan 8, 2014 Phill Tromans

Ladies and gentlemen, Opel is back. After years of barely any presence in the Middle East, the European arm of General Motors…

Dec 12, 2013 James Gent

crankandpiston.com speaks with World Land Speed Record holder – RAF Wing Commander – Andy Green about applying for the fastest seat on…

Dec 4, 2013 James Gent

crankandpiston.com grabs a quick word with three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner – and Audi endurance racing legend – Rinaldo ‘Dindo’…

Dec 1, 2013 crankandpiston

Ever wondered what it’s like to drive at supersonic speed? RAF Wing Commander Andy Green – the land speed world record holder…

Nov 26, 2013 crankandpiston

One year ago this month, RAF Wing Commander Andy Green took a Bentley Mulsanne to 300kph on the famous Bonneville Salt Flats…

Nov 22, 2013 James Gent

crankandpiston.com joins BMW Club UAE for a drive on the Jebel Jais mountain road in Ras Al Khaimah in the BMW M6…

Nov 20, 2013 James Gent

crankandpiston.com takes the new Ferrari 458 Speciale for a balls-out run on Ferrari’s official Fiorano test circuit. It’s a grey day in…

Nov 12, 2013 James Gent

crankandpiston.com grabs some time with Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend to discuss his three…

Nov 5, 2013 Phill Tromans

British sports car manufacturer Lotus opens it first dealership in the UAE this month. We took out the flagship car, the Evora…

Nov 5, 2013 James Gent

The chance of a lifetime. crankandpiston.com drives Jaguar’s first ever SUV concept – the C-X17 – in Dubai, UAE. “It’s all Jaguar”…

Nov 4, 2013 James Davison

Behind the scenes of the 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team. I must confess…