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It is time for the true story of the Bugatti EB110 to be written. We start with the man who deserves the great honour: Paolo Stanzani.

While the Volkswagen Group continues to struggle with small-scale software problems, Chinese EV manufacturers are stepping up the pace massively.

It’s amazing to see the variety of different engines that Ferrari fielded in the 1950s. For example in the Ferrari 735 S.

Twice the Ferrari 250 GTO – #5095GT took part in the Tour de France. Then it was allowed to retire.

The Ferrari 250 GTO – #4757GT did not have much racing luck. But it only became really exciting in the 80s.

Probably no other example was traded as often as the Ferrari 250 GTO – #4675GT. And it also experienced a wild price increase.

The Ferrari 250 GTO – #4491GT was modified by David Piper. And was used in a great many races.

The Ferrari 250 GTO – #4399GT has been with the same owner for 54 years. And had a wild life before that.

Yesterday, the only Bugatti Chiron Profilée was auctioned for almost 10 million Euros. VAT has to be added on top of that.

Alpina only became a car manufacturer later, this BMW Alpina B2 was still a tuning object. A very valuable one, apparently.

Unfortunately, what we feared is now happening: a hypercar is indeed to be launched under the Bizzarrini name.

Even though the Mazda CX-90 is a mighty SUV, you can still look forward to it. Because: straight-six.

We make peace with the “housewife” Porsche. It’s not too hard for us, considering a Porsche 924 Carrera GTS.

Again and again we like to describe Group B cars. Even those that didn’t really succeed, such as the Mazda RX-7 Evo.

The Ferrari 250 GTO – #4293GT was class winner at Le Mans in 1963. And was also otherwise very successful, for a short time.

The Röhr Tatzelwurm fits perfectly into our series of “unusual” vehicles. And it is somehow understandable that it remained a one-off.

The Audi activesphere Concept was probably meant to represent the technology transfer from the Dakar winner. Now it’s another scented candle.

Soon it will be 75 years of Porsche sports cars. And there you have the gift: Porsche Vision 357.

The fifth generation of the Toyota Prius finally looks good. In the first driving report, we find out whether there is more to it.

634 hp, 850 Nm maximum torque: The BMW Alpina B5 GT is the most powerful model of the brand from Buchloe so far. We expect even more.

70 million dollars were paid for the Ferrari 250 GTO – #4153GT. But it also won the Tour de France.

In the Dacia Sandero endurance test, we can’t help but continue to be full of praise for the compact Romanian.

So far it is only a rumour that Volvo will build an electric minivan. And that Geely is helping out Renault.

Toyota gives its iconic AE86 a purely electric and a hydrogen drive. Especially the H2 concept is interesting.

It seems that every new Aston Martin is sold out, including the DBS 770 Ultimate. But then we have question marks.

No, the AC Greyhound was not really a success. There are good reasons for that, among others the design. And the price. And…

The Ferrari 250 GTO – #4219GT was once the trigger of a fierce, but also only short love story.

Actually, we had already written it off, but now it comes once again: Nissan GT-R (R35 – 2023).

The usual newsletter, a few nice things. And then there’s also the resignation from the Car of the Year jury.

“radical” is no longer a member of the jury for “The Car of the Year”. The reasons behind the resignation are manifold.

The Americans have probably hit the bull’s eye with the Jeep Avenger. It is purely electric, looks good – and is also affordable.

radical has voted. And we are happy to explain briefly who is #caroftheyear for us – and why. But we also write: a weak vintage.

This is the Million Dollar Tatra. A beautiful love affair in more ways than one – but the Tatra T77 deserves so much attention.

The Dacia Jogger driving experience is a praise to common sense. There seem to be people who don’t define themselves by the image of a car.

The handling of the Skoda 100 is not without its problems. And that’s exactly why we love it.

With the Peugeot Inception Concept, the French define their future. And there is indeed a whole series of exciting innovations.

Sony and Honda now have a new joint e-brand. Afeela. And a rather broad time horizon.

BMW turns its customers into little Andy Warhol. The new colour-changing technology will be available in the New Class as early as 2025.

We don’t only drive overpowered sports cars and e-thingies. But it took a little getting used to for the Toyota Aygo X driving experience.

The Dakar 2023 is still running until 15 January – we’ll bring you the interim results now and then. And a few nice pictures.

Volkswagen presents its new ID.7 camouflaged under 40 layers of paint and probably therefore at the Color Experience Show (CES).

In memory of the tragically deceased Ken Block, we show all the details of his legendary Ford Fiesta. Great vehicle.

We drive a fine Bentley Continental R Mulliner from 1998, and practise composure.

Bertone went bankrupt in 2014. But now the Italians are back and present the 1100 hp Bertone GB110.

Finally, a new approach to the interior: Aehra consistently exploits the advantages of the e-platform.

After all, we (almost) all wish for a beautiful coupé from Alfa again. Instead there is: Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato.

No more champagne has to be spilled in the new Mercedes-AMG S63. Instead, there is a very special gold chain.

From Scotland comes the all-electric 4×4 Munro that looks pretty indestructible. It could well be fun.

With the BMW iX1, the Bavarians are making a statement. Surprisingly, also in terms of pricing. Now you really are spoilt for choice.

With the Lancia LC2, the Italians were frighteningly fast, but still not particularly successful. That was also due to Ferrari.

More of this beautiful racing car by Lancia from the 80s, here: the Lancia LC1. Which was only an interlude.

The list of finalists for «The Car of the Year» 2023 once again holds some surprises (for us).

The new, purely electric Abarth 500e is only half as wild as expected. But at least it can be quiet.

Once again, a hypercar is coming, and it’s called the 777 Hypercar. It actually sounds quite good, but…

All beginnings were (truly) difficult. The Aston Martin DB3 was too weak for a racing car. And then overweight, too.

They are among the most beautiful racing cars of all, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo. And they were successful, too.

From Italy comes a new, interesting brand with exclusively e-cars. The background can be found at radical zero: Aehra.

We’ve already had more feisty things than this Newsletter 44/2022, but we still have a few fine stories every now and again. And again.

After the Mk I, it goes without saying that the AC Cobra MK II is also needed. This is another collection that will grow steadily.

The Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86 remain very entertaining sports cars worth their price. And they are not so easy to compare.

Unfortunately, the DBA Mini Oselli Edition is absurdly expensive. And already sold out anyway. But we had more fun than ever.

We are happy to show this BMW M1 in an unusual colour. But even more important is the first owner.

Newsletter 42/2002 is about Paris, freeloaders, AC Cars and beautiful Ferraris. We also write: Thank you.

The Stellantis boss prefers to look at the big picture – and it’s worth listening to him. And therefore here – no conversation: Carlos Tavarez.

Actually, everything was right with the AC 427/428 Frua, Italian design, a powerful Ford engine, an excellent chassis. But it just wasn’t enough.

With radical, everything has a reason (well: most of the time). And that’s why we absolutely have to tell the story of the AC MA-200 Prototype here.

The Geneva Salon is dead, the Paris Mondial is struggling. Manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz are to blame.

The Renault 4ever is a radical reinterpretation of the R4. Therefore in a talk: Gilles Vidal, Head of Design at Renault.

A French start-up is bringing a visually attractive movement into the topic of hydrogen propulsion. Here it is – radical zero: Hopium Machina.

That will now be sorted out neatly, the one with the poisonous snakes. And therefore here: AC Cobra Mk I.