Gordon Keeble

Cars

"In 1958 ex-soldier and sometime Italian resident John Gordon was the managing director of Peerless cars, who were based in Slough. Peerless made four-seater sports saloons, using a tubular frame, supporting a fiberglass body, with a de Dion rear suspension and "

New Lancia Delta

Cars

"In a straw poll of Influx readers on which Lancia you would like in your garage, I'm quite sure the Lancia Delta Integrale would be among the most popular. It was the king of rallies in the 1980s and 1990s, "

Rise of the Machines : Formula E – Gen 2

Cars

"Formula E turns five this year. Forget the party hats and balloons: the series has got itself a stupendous new racing car instead. Formula E’s fifth season will get off the line in December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The "

Brazil’s 2008 F1 Championship Decider

Culture

"The 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix – held on November 2nd – was a fitting conclusion to one of the most fascinating Formula 1 championship battles in recent memory. A year-long battle emerged between McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Felipe Massa. Neither had "

Felipe Massa: Never Take The Easy Road

People

"Felipe Massa knows a thing or two about rising above adversity. He lost the 2008 F1 drivers’ championship to Lewis Hamilton by a single point; a year later, he was severely injured by a piece of flying debris in a horrific "

Fair-weather Riders

Bikes

"Do you discriminate against fair-weather riders? A biker. What exactly does it mean to be a biker? I urge you to have a think about this for a second, whether you possess a motorcycle licence or not. Personally, I think "

Influx Social

DS – A Luxury Brand Recreated

Cars

"Depending on the way you look at DS, the brand is still a baby. But that’s just the prestige version belonging to Groupe PSA. The other is a memory – a name from yesteryear. Let me explain. Citroen DS was "

It’s their time

Cars Culture

" As your phone is turned to silent, theirs buzzes. While you're getting comfortable in bed, it's time for boys and girls of the modified car scene to come out to play. [gallery columns="2" link="file" ids="52458,52456"] The new era of "

Fastec

Bikes

"Fastec Racing, based in Newmarket, is an engineering company which manufactures custom parts for everyone from race teams to Joe public. To promote their work (and because they live and breathe bikes) they have built a string of show bikes. "

Driving with Paddy Hopkirk

People

"Half a century separates two memorable drives in Minis old and new. Same driver, same exuberant enthusiasm. Strapped into the driving seat of a bright red MINI Cooper S is someone whose driving credentials far exceed those of his contemporaries. "

Austria

Culture

"When planning a road trip through Germany and Austria (as well as the Czech Republic and Poland), I knew I’d be silly to miss out on driving some amazing Alpine roads. Choosing which roads to drive along the length "

Jeep Wagoneer: When wood is good

Cars

"Before the 1960s, though, US drivers enjoyed a staple diet of sedans and station wagons, with little temptation. Then, fifty-five years ago, Jeep launched the tasty Wagoneer, which not only appealed to the more sophisticated and modern palate: it was "

Ultimate GT Cars

Culture

"I don’t care what anyone says, Grand Tours are the best. Driving across Europe, taking in the sights and exploring beautiful and exciting parts of our continent is one of the best adventures you can undertake. From the glorious "