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Ivan Hirst tells the story of the British trusteeship for the Wolfsburg company exactly 50 years after the handover of Volkswagenwerk GmbH to German hands.

Each decade seems to have its own stylistic language, and this book showcases logos, ads, cars, companies and products (and their typographical sensibilities) from the early 1900s.

There are just a handful of cars that still have Hood Ornaments, but this design and branding detail was the norm years ago and it seemed that they all wanted to outdo their competition. This books titled H.O. is full of images documenting this beautiful automotive element.

A Brief History of Tires from The History Guy.

ELECTRIC! - Jeep® Grand Wagoneer & Wrangler 4xe reveal.

Very glad to be on "Brand New"...

Interesting in many ways, but also a bit personal for me because it pains me to see what has happened to Cuba (especially since I was born there), but also quite uplifting to see how people overcome. The fact that it is about cars does not hurt either. Just a lovely recap of the pitfalls of car racing in the island. See it on Amazon and other sources.

Since it's first appearance in 1963 the Porsche 911 is the most iconic sports car in the world. The Porsche 911 Myth shows never seen material from design studios to famous races.

The Bulldog was Britain’s, and specifically Aston Martin’s answer to Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini’s increasingly wild 1970s supercars.

A greedy path to Bankruptcy

I owned a Nissan Pulsar, and most of these other cars I hated at the time. but looking back I've changed my mind on a lot of these.

The story of the Targa Florio, the great road race formerly held in Sicily. The film explores the rich and varied history of the grueling race that wound its way through the sublime Sicilian landscape for nearly seventy years. I had no idea how this came to be, and it is just breathtaking.

The high mortality rate among American race car drivers changed when Dr. Stephen Olvey and his team developed revolutionary procedures to make motor sports safer. If you are a racing fan this is a must see. See it on Amazon Prime.

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How accurately can the British public draw car logos from memory?

Audi, Renault and Chevrolet logo-houses by Karina Wiciak of Wamhouse.

Comic Book Plus is one of the world’s largest databases of freely downloadable comics that are all in the public domain – impressively they’ve managed to save almost 200 rare golden age motoring comics

This documentary about Juan Manual Fangio (who is considered to be the best Formula 1 driver to ever live) is directed by Fransico Macri. Currently streaming on Netflix.

Hot Wheels Radio Control Cybertruck.

Born in 2015, Das Renn Treffen follows in the wake of VolksBlast – a nearly 20-year- old Vintage Volkswagen Show that was formed by members of the Palmetto Bugs and Wide Five VW car clubs. Originally created to help raise funds for local charities, many of the members who also donated time building houses for Habitat for Humanity realized what an incredible impact an official show could have on the community. VolksBlast had its first show in 1998 in the First National Bank of South Miami parking lot and drew 60 participants and over 100 spectators. Today, the show plays host to over 450 vehicles and 10,000+ spectators from all around the country and has helped to raise over $120,000 since it’s inception. Entering its third year, Das Renn Treffen is quickly becoming the largest and most anticipated Porsche event on the eastern seaboard. Attracting those who’s hearts beat faster at the sight of the Porsche crest, along with their friends and families, the future of Das Renn Treffen is bright.

450 participant vehicles, an estimated 10,000+ spectators per year & generating more than $120,000 for local charities over the last 17 years….and counting.

Watch the brand new 2019 documentary “GANZ: How I Lost My Beetle” from Suzanne Raes. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of Josef Ganz. The real creator of the Beetle- erased from history (and replaced with Porsche) by Hitler because he was Jewish. Truly amazing documentary on Amazon.

The best BMW Z3 M Coupe recap.

There are many car manufacturers in the world, but who owns them and who made your car?

Go for a ride through the 9,000-year history of the car, from its roots in dogsleds to Henry Ford’s affordable and assembly line-built Model T, and meet the scientists working on the next generation of self-driving automobiles. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET on PBS.

Why the Typography on the Back of Your Car Is So Ugly

A love letter to the BMW Coupe.

Peter Cunningham’s stellar collection of Hondas and Acuras at the RealTime Collection Hall.

VTEC: How It Works.

A very detailed explanation of Torque vs Horsepower.