http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress Influx magazine - movement that moves you. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:55:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When we saw 10 year old Jacques Morley racing karts for the first time, we knew we had spotted a talented driver. In fact we were so sure we had found a great prospect for the future, we decided to sponsor him. And this week he's picked up his first ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/news/the-future-of-motorsport-jacques-morley/ The cars we drive often say as much about our class as they do about our personality. We took a look at three undeniable classics that captured the essence of a particular class in their own times. British through and through, the Ford Escort Mk1 RS Mexico, Lotus Esprit S2 ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/english-iron-cars-class/ Norman Dewis is one of the true legends of the British motoring industry. During the course of almost 70 years in the business, 35 years of them as Jaguar's chief test engineer, Norman was responsible for the development of some of the most fantastic British cars ever to grace road ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/norman-dewis-jaguar-legend/ The Bentley factory mixes heritage and craftsmanship with state of the art tooling and precision engineering. It takes a reassuringly large amount of effort to make the Continental GT's combination of grace and power look so effortless. Here are the photos we couldn't fit in the magazine. [gallery=3] http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/factory-outing-bentleys-pyms-lane/ A complete contrast to the urban power of the GG quadster we featured are the down and dirty off road quad bikes designed for youngsters to get a taste of automotive fun. In many ways you could consider them a distinctly junior version of the Land Rover Defender, but the ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/articles/kids-in-their-quads/ The Two Lane Blacktop Feature in issue 5 may have inspired you to see the movie again, or indeed watch it for the first time. This beautifully filmed paean to the highways and country roads of America is cited by many as the movie that got them into cars. [slideshow=11,400,267] Both the ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/news/two-lane-blacktop-you-can-never-go-fast-enough/ The Farbio GTS is a supercar with a difference. Not only does it have a better power to weight ratio than either a Lamborghini Gallardo or a Ferrari F430, it will it easily accommodate a 6'6" driver complete with friend and the inevitable golf clubs. And on top of all ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/farbio-gts-homemade-supercar/ The latest Land Rover Defender is just the latest in a long line that can trace a direct descent from the original Series 1 designed by Maurice & Spencer Wilks way back in 1947. Although some things have changed a lot over the last 60 years, one thing that hasn't ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/land-rover-defender-off-road-icon/ If you thought the Swiss were only good for watches and triangular chocolate, then you might want to brace yourself before you take a look at the Grueter & Gut Quadster. This quad bike is, unbelievably, completely street legal, despite the fact that its top speed is 145mph and it ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/gg-quadster-quad-of-quads/ Issue 4 of influx is now available for you to view and download online. The issue includes features on Pininfarina, California Cars, Lambo vs Ferrari, Fiat 500, Hot Wheels and much more. http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/news/digital-edition-of-issue-4-of-influx-available/ A SEA OF TRICKED-OUT RENAULTS, PEUGEOTS and Citroëns stand proudly equipped with growling grills and spikey alloys, flanked by their owners comparing specs. Elsewhere in the pit garages are the carefully selected Top 25 pimped with an abundance of polished chrome, monster body kits, flip paint jobs and, in one ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/french-spectacle/ BATTISTA ‘PININ’ FARINA founded his company in May 1930. It was launched as a specialist coachbuilder for private customers and small production runs. Right from the start the company undertook commissions from major Italian manufacturers, and at the Paris motor show of that year, cars badged Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Isotta-Franchini ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/pininfarina-tradition-and-innovation/ Issue 3 of influx is now available for you to view and download online. Issue 3 includes features on the Ferrari F430 Spider, James Hunt, Group B Rally Cars, Surf Wagons, Drifting, BMW Art Cars and much more. http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/news/digital-edition-of-issue-3-of-influx-available/ The Art of Movement Words by Helen Gilchrist ... http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/bmw-art-cars/ Issue 2 of influx is now available for you to view and download online. The issue includes features on Californian Biker Gangs, Self Build Motorcaravans, Round the World Gumball Rally, Audi TT, Maserati Quattroporte, Show Car Stars and much more. http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/news/digital-edition-of-issue-2-of-influx-available/ Issue 1 of influx is now available for you to view and download online. The issue includes features on Maserati's Pininfarina BirdcageJaguar XK, European Gumball Rally, Japanese Custom Trucks, Street Racing in South Africa, Used Cars in Dakar, Popemobiles and much more. http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/news/digital-edition-of-issue-1-of-influx-available/