Concept Corner: Honda S660

"Images: Honda Honda have just announced the super cute mid engined S660 Concept, which previews at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show. According to industry insiders it will go into production for the Japanese market in 2015 – though a more powerful version "

Influx Top Ten German Cars of All Time

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Written by Michael Fordham

10 Ruf CTR Yellowbird

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 6.9 The most outrageous S-class borrowed the 6.9-litre engine from the vast Pullman limo. James Hunt had one, and stored it on bricks when he couldn’t afford the tax — The most outrageous S-class borrowed the 6.9-litre engine from the vast Pullman limo. James Hunt had one, and stored it on bricks when he couldn’t afford the tax

8 Auto Union V16

Auto Union V16 Legendary, terrifying, Hitler-sponsored racers with over 500bhp: it took decades for post-war Formula 1 cars to get close — Legendary, terrifying, Hitler-sponsored racers with over 500bhp: it took decades for post-war Formula 1 cars to get close

7 BMW 507

BMW 507 Albrecht Goertz’s iconic design was early proof that the reborn German car industry could do gorgeous as well as good — Albrecht Goertz’s iconic design was early proof that the reborn German car industry could do gorgeous as well as good

6 Volkswagen Golf GTi

Volkswagen Golf GTi Groundbreaking hot hatch, and still sensational to drive. We’ll have ours in Mars red, please — Groundbreaking hot hatch, and still sensational to drive. We’ll have ours in Mars red, please

5 BMW E39 530d

BMW E39 530d Arguably - pound-for-pound - the best car Germany has ever made because it so comprehensively eclipsed its rivals — Arguably – pound-for-pound – the best car Germany has ever made because it so comprehensively eclipsed its rivals

4 Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle Where it all re-started for the German car industry after the war; the original stayed in production in Mexico until 2003 — Where it all re-started for the German car industry after the war; the original stayed in production in Mexico until 2003

3 Benz Patent Motorwagen

Innovative wagon from the early years of internal combustion. Look out for the AMG version!

2 Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Of course it has to be in this list, but which do you pick? An early seventies, 2.4-litre 911S is arguably the sweetest of the lot — Of course it has to be in this list, but which do you pick? An early seventies, 2.4-litre 911S is arguably the sweetest of the lot

1 Porsche 917

Like Wagner on four wheels. Count Rossi’s road-registered version is possibly the coolest thing ever to wear number plates

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Concept Corner: Lotus Etna

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"[caption id="attachment_29882" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Strangely Citroen-like in side view[/caption] It never ceases to amaze us. Giugiaro penned some incredibly cool cars. And many of them we STILL have never heard of, even after years of obsessing about "

Oligarch Alley: Lamborghini Veneno

"Take a look at these shots of the new Lamborghini Veneno. Not sure how we missed this release a few months ago – but we're not exactly in the market, I suppose. Despite its looks this isn’t a concept car "

Mercedes C-111-III

"We could write a weighty tome on the Mercedes C-111's test-bed chops. This has to be one of THE most influential cars of the late 20th century. The achievements of the last two iterations (pictured here), are gobsmacking. Originally "

Save Bertone!

"Gruppo Bertone was once the industry’s most sought after collaborator – a bit like an Elvis Costello of the motoring world. The noble corrozeria has always been known for its cutting edge design and innovative approach - and is responsible "

Citroen Ami

"Images via Citroen It's a surprising but verifiable fact (and not just via the webs) that in 1966, The Citroen Ami was France's best selling car. Sure it was rather grotesque; sure this was at a time when both the majestic "

Adrian Flux Forever Cars

"We’ve often thought about it – what would happen if you just never sold your car? The answer is predictable of course; it would become part of your life, your identity. You. But could you really keep a ‘machine’ "

Classic Motorbike Auction – Bonhams

"An enthusiast’s dream. A collector’s dream. 400 unique motorcycles in one place, and a chance to take home a little piece of history. Staffordshire Showground held this year’s International Classic Motorcycle Show where Bonhams were exhibiting their largest "

A Pye for design

"We couldn't help but chat bikes when we spoke to Mal Pye about his art, and it turns out he's a true motor fan, so we ended up ogling his four-wheeled work too. Influx: Hi Mal. Why cars and bikes? "

Helmet painting – Rennat Design

"This time around we’re featuring helmets – and these safety devices are more than just practical, they’re art. More than that, for a professional race driver or rider they’re also their trademarks – their identities whilst their faces are "

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