A Soft Spot for the Rear Engine Tribe Volkswagens have always meant something special to me. From the charm of the Splitscreen Bus to the utility of the Baywindow and the final evolution of the air cooled rear engine formula, the T3 Vanagon represents the last of a breed. There is something characterful and […]
From Garden Ornament to GTI Inspired Icon: My 1990 VW Vanagon T3 Microbus Revival Read More »
The Unexpected Opportunity Every car enthusiast has that one story. The one that ends with “I almost bought it” followed by a sigh. For me, that story stars a Ferrari Testarossa. It was during the COVID year, the world was uncertain, but a conversation led me to something very unexpected. Word of mouth connected
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The Line Between the Lines Riding on a racetrack is always a thrill. The smooth tarmac, the freedom to push your machine, and the controlled environment allow you to experience motorcycling at its purest. But when you add friends into the mix, the experience goes from exciting to unforgettable. Track days with friends are not
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A Brand Built on Character Laverda is one of those names that evokes emotion among true motorcycle enthusiasts. Born in Italy, Laverda was never just about machines. It was about passion, individuality, and engineering that leaned into toughness as much as it did performance. In the golden age of European motorcycling, Laverda earned its place
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A Lifelong Companion In a world where cars come and go, it is rare to still own the first one you ever bought. But over three decades later, I still have the very car I purchased at 17 years old in 1993. A 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Spar Käfer. It was my daily transport through
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A Lesson From the Top There is no substitute for experience, and when that experience comes from a World Superbike Champion, you listen. I was fortunate to receive one on one track tuition from none other than Neil Hodgson. The difference it made to my riding was not just noticeable, it was transformative. Whether you
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In 2018, I came closer than ever to buying one of the most talked about modern sports cars of the last decade, the reborn Alpine A110. I even traveled to Brussels to buy one of the first released cars. A car praised for its featherweight handling, minimalist design, and driver-first focus. The A110 was everything
When Lightweight Isn’t Enough: Why I Walked from the Alpine A110 Read More »
Few cars in automotive history have reached the kind of legendary status earned by the fourth generation Toyota Supra. Launched in 1993 as the A80, this was the moment when Toyota stopped holding back. The A80 Supra was not just a successor to the capable A70. It was a declaration that Japan could build a
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There is something unforgettable about the first time you drag your knee on a racetrack. But getting my elbow down too? That was a different kind of moment. It was not just about speed. It was about understanding how to ride the motorcycle the way professionals do. It was the result of practice, patience, and
How I Nailed My First Elbow Down and Changed My Riding Forever!! Read More »
For years, BMW’s presence in World Superbike was defined by potential. The bike had power, the factory had resources, and the team had experience. But the results rarely matched the promise. Then came Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. Since joining the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WSBK squad, the Turkish superstar has rewritten the narrative around BMW, lifting the team
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