Tutorials and Classics Stories

Do car tires have an expiration date? Is the age of a tire really important?
These are questions frequently asked by owners of older cars who often do not drive many kilometers per year and are therefore faced with the dilemma of number of kilometers vs. age of tires.
Ev...

At the request of His Majesty the King.
The SMITHS brand of instruments has a rich history dating back to 1851, when Samuel Smith Junior began selling clocks and watches in the Strand, London. The SMITHS brand has since become one of th...

How a condom manufacturer got F1 banned from television.
It was arguably the most famous season in Formula 1 history, with exciting races, off-track controversies and Niki Lauda's horrific crash while battling James Hunt for the world championship.

Ford
You said Ford RS wheels
You said Ford RS wheels
“Anyone can have a Model T Ford in any color they want, as long as it’s black…” While this little phrase from Henry Ford has remained famous, the blue oval brand quickl...

Sir Jackie Stewart's Cars
From his “height” of 1.60 meters, Sir Jackie Stewart remains one of the great names in motorsport and not just for his 27 victories, 43 podiums and 17 pole positions in Formula 1 but also for hi...

Ordering rims: how to determine the correct size?
Buying rims for your car, nothing complicated you might say, it's 13″, 14″, 15″ or more with a width varying from 5″ to 10″ and there you go, the trick is done.
If only it were that simple, but ...

Astuces & Conseils
Take your car out of winter storage
Preparing your car for winter storage is an important step that should not be neglected. It is recommended to carry out a few checks before bringing it back to life and hitting the road.
Here ...

Astuces & Conseils
Tips and Advice for Winterizing Your Old
HOW DO I WINTERIZE MY OLD CAR?
This is a question that comes up every year at this time, so we decided to write this little tutorial to try and help you (we will add steps daily, so don't forge...

Astuces & Conseils
Security comes at a price.
The Australian online magazine Speedcafé.com has just published an interesting article about safety accessories and their certifications. We invite you to read this article, which we have transl...

