Behold Some Of The Cheapest Cool Monterey Auction Vehicles

Not everything interesting was auctioned off to high rollers. Monterey Car Week is perceived as being all velvet ropes, champagne flutes, and high-end style. While there’s certainly an element of that in the week’s events, it’s not just a celebration for the one percent. Even the average car fa...
By Steven Symes Aug 26, 2019

British Motor Museum Opens ‘The Car. The Future. Me’ Exhibit

Focusing on where the automobile has taken us, and where it’s going.  Earlier this month, the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England opened an exhibit called “The Car. The Future. Me.” The exhibition, which will run until July 2020, focuses on where the car has taken us thus far,...
By Michelle Marus Jul 23, 2019

2019 Atlanta Concours D’Elegance Will Take Place In Late October

This year, the event relocates to Tyler Perry Studios. The 2019 Atlanta Concour D’Elegance will be hosted at the Tyler Perry Studios property this year. The premier auto show showcases hundreds of vintage and modern-day cars from some of the most valuable and rarest collections nationwide. The ...
By Michelle Marus Jul 11, 2019

What’s It Like To Drive The Queen Mother’s Jaguar V12 Sovereign?

We’re celebrating Jaguar's flagship XJ saloon, showcasing some of the most important models – starting with the Queen Mother’s 1973 V12. For over half a century, the Jaguar XJ has remained a byword for refinement. Providing slick aesthetics with svelte yet aggressive styling, paired with enough ...
By Calum Brown May 13, 2019

That Time Someone Found A Daimler Buried In Their English Garden

When your shovel hits something hard, you wouldn't expect to find a Daimler lurking under your garden. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happened on the island of Guernsey... As Britain finally gets to enjoy some much-anticipated spring sunshine, many choose to make a start on gardening plans for the ...
By Gillian Carmoodie May 12, 2019

The Dangers Of Nikasil Cylinder Linings In Your Jaguar XK8

There's a dark secret within the engine bay of pre-2000 model year Jaguar XK8s. If you've got Nikasil cylinder linings, there's a few things you need to watch out for... Instead of jumping in to assess the proficiency and overall condition of various components under the bonnet when viewing a Ja...
By Gillian Carmoodie May 11, 2019

Defending the Jaguar XKE Series III

For decades the Jaguar XKE Series III V12 has lived in the shadow of its forbearers – but is there merit in buying the final incarnation? Let’s face it – the third-incarnation of Jaguar’s XKE (E-type) was far removed from the world-changing mantra offered by the 1961 original. Bloated and heft...
By Calum Brown May 01, 2019

100 Years of Zagato: Top 10 Zagato Designed Cars

Some sort of unquantifiable magic goes on when an Italian puts pen to paper. The nation is responsible for some of the most beautifully designed cars the world has ever seen — is it something in the water? Zagato is one of Italy’s most famous design houses and in 2019 it celebrate its centenary. ...
By Tyler Heatley Apr 30, 2019

The Rolls-Royce Sweptail Is The Most Expensive British Car Ever

At one point the most expensive car in the world, the bespoke Rolls-Royce Sweptail has an estimated Value of over $13 million Once upon a time, the art of coach-building cars was commonplace. You’d visit your chosen engine and drivetrain manufacturer, with your next port of call being your favor...
By Tyler Heatley Apr 29, 2019

These Affordable Luxury Classics Will Improve Your Life

United in economic standing during fierce financial times, Motorious discovers how these cheap saloons allow opulence far beyond their current price tags Economics can be cruel and misleading. In a modern world, the very word ‘economics’ leaps into our conscious thought at every given opportunit...
By Gillian Carmoodie Apr 27, 2019

The Bugatti That Never Was: Bugatti 16C Galibier

The twin-supercharged Galibier was to be the second model in Bugatti's range, alongside the record breaking Veyron. Today the world seems obsessed with high-riding performance SUVs, with even the most diehard supercar manufacturers turning to the more opulent form factor. Lamborghini and Porsche...
By Tyler Heatley Apr 23, 2019

20 Years Of James Bond's BMW Z8

Hardcore 007 fans questioned BMWs involvement in the franchise, but the Z8 won them over two decades ago today James Bond. He needs no introduction. As the world’s most refined fictional secret agent, 007 remains famous for exercising his licence to kill in the name of Queen, country, and the od...
By Tyler Heatley Apr 09, 2019

The Super SUV That Arrived A Decade Too Early: Spyker D12

The Spyker D12 Peking To Paris Concept car was ahead of its time, ultimately costing its success. The notion of high performance SUVs is something we are all familiar with today. Just about everyone and their mother is building a premium high-riding car in a bid to cash-in on the booming fashion...
By Tyler Heatley Apr 06, 2019

Bentley Boys VS The Blue Train: The Impossible Race

In 1930 Bentley Boy Woolf Barnato wagered that he could beat the famous Blue Train across France in his Bentley Speed Six. The backbone of Bentley’s legend is forged from the stories of the ‘Bentley Boys’. These wealthy, but daring gentleman racers saw success in motorsport and served to be the ...
By Tyler Heatley Apr 02, 2019

Can A Four-Cylinder F-Type Ever Live Up To Its Jaguar Heritage?

The Jaguar F-Type P300 has the handsome looks of its more potent siblings, but does it deserve its prestigious Jaguar badge? The Goodwood Motor Circuit in England is the epitome of hallowed ground. Since 1948, it has hosted some of the most significant motorsport events in the world with its his...
By Tyler Heatley Mar 28, 2019

Top 10 V12 Engined Cars Of All-Time

There is something very special about 12 cylinder cars that commands respect from every corner of the automotive fraternity. V8s may rumble, and V10s make a distinctive howl, but only a V12 sings. These automotive orchestras are true works of art that deliver on soul, and a wealth of effortless t...
By Tyler Heatley Mar 22, 2019
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