Friday, November 30, 2012

Soviet Charm of Trabant


After the Second World War factories of Auto Union were situated in the Soviet occupation zone in Europe, including the prestigious Horch and more affordable Audi and DKW. After the division of Germany, the government of German Democratic Republic set a goal to produce the most cost-effective and accessible to the general public car  and "put" nation on wheels. Auto Union factories were nationalized, and a few years later  began assembling the vehicle, which has become a symbol of East Germany - Trabant.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Alfa Romeo Brera: Retired Athlete


Alfa Romeo - it's always something incredibly attractive, terribly impractical and shamelessly expensive. Brera does not change the tradition, and is still a full-blooded Italian gran turismo. Does it still means a maximum of style and money - a minimum of quality and features? Well,  let’s try to answer this question in a short Alfa Brera 3.2 Review.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Legendary Jaguar E-type Review


1961. This year was memorable with the first manned flight into space and the construction of the Berlin Wall. Test of a hydrogen bomb in the USSR and suicide of Ernest Hemingway. Vietnamese War and the beginning of the scandalous disclosure of Soviet intelligence network in London. And for the automotive world, he will always be remembered as the year of the legendary Jaguar E-type.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Ferrari F40: Monster from the 80s

Presentation of  Ferrari F40 was held at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987. Premiere of the car was timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the company, which was reflected in its name - F40.
Once again Ferrari has left behind its competitors and has created the most beautiful, powerful and most desired car in the world.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Odious Monster. The History of Bugatti EB110

The idea to revive the legendary brand "Bugatti" has ceased to exist in the late 40s, appeared in the mid 80s. It all started with the fact that several Italian businessmen decided by all means to create the world's fastest car. Is it too ambitious task, especially for Italy - the country where the concentration of supercars and workshops, producing them, especially high?

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Beware of Shark! History of BMW 8-series.

BMW 8-Series (E31) - little known to most car drivers. Few at the mention of BMW 850 recall seeing him once in the pages of car magazines, on posters, or even met on the road. The latter option is rare, because the 8-series - a real exclusive! Even though a decade that this car was on the conveyor, today - is one of the most rare "boomers".

Forgotten Italian Legend - Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Lancia Delta HF Integrale - a living legend in the world rally. Today, for most ordinary people brand Lancia and rally - the concepts are difficult to reconcile. Extremely narrow range in recent years and the lack of sports cars don't leave room for the brand association with motor racing. But the Italian Lancia ranked first by number of wins and championship titles in the World Championship WRC.