Motor cars: general interest

'An intriguing series of tales about love affairs with cars which, like human relationships, can go badly wrong.

From about 1910 to the mid-1920s, the cyclecar was a popular means of transport.

Few cars have left such a lasting mark as the Lotus Seven.

The tradition of the two-door luxury car began early in the history of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley marques.

This is a compact treasure-trove of everything a fan would want to know about the highest adrenaline sport.

Praise for the first edition: "e;A fascinating book [and] a sympathetic look at the man who glued General Motors together and in the process made Flint one of the great industrial centers of America.

Porsche applied turbocharging to its racing cars in 1972 and, within a year, this technology had crossed over into it's production cars: the first road-going 911 Turbo was unveilled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1973.

Praise for the first edition: "e;A fascinating book [and] a sympathetic look at the man who glued General Motors together and in the process made Flint one of the great industrial centers of America.

Morgan sports cars are some of the most recognisable traditional sports cars.

Designed to replace the popular Austin 1100/1300, the Austin Allegro would become one of the most controversial cars to be produced by British Leyland.

First introduced in 1961, the Super Minx was originally conceived as a replacement for the existing Minx model but soon became a larger alternative.

For all of human history, going anywhere by land meant muscle — the horse, the ox, and the tired human foot.

Italian cars often offer a bit more fun than their competitors and this independent from the vehicle’s price class.

Great American Hot Rods chronicles over 360 amazing cars from the streets, shows, and strips of America.

Discover the highly entertaining, clued-up and panoramic guide to cars by Mat Watson, the world s most followed car journalist on social media.

The Story of Bugatti is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this incredible car manufacturer.

MERCEDES-BENZ SLK R171Revised and Expanded 2026 EditionComplete Model History, Engineering and a Detailed 40-Page Buyer's GuideA well-maintained SLK R171 can combine open-air enjoyment, everyday usability and serious performance in a remarkably compact package.

The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.

Stop living in dread of the next service interval.

MERCEDES-BENZ SLK/SLC R172Revised and Expanded 2026 EditionComplete Model History, Technology and a Detailed 30-Page Buyer's Guide Produced from 2011 to 2020, the R172 was the third and final generation of the compact Mercedes-Benz roadster with a retractable metal roof.

Master the art of car troubleshooting from home.

Triumph sports cars have achieved a legendary reputation around the world and are still sought after today by classic car enthusiasts.

MERCEDES-BENZ SLK R170Revised 2026 EditionComplete Model History, Engineering and a Detailed 30 Page Buyer's GuideThe Mercedes SLK R170 brought the compact roadster into a new era.

Are you ready to take your motorcycle ownership to the next level?

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2022 im Fachbereich VWL - Verkehrsökonomie, Note: 1,3, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (Institut für politische Wissenschaft), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ziel des vorliegenden Policy-Papers ist es, eine Alternative als Handlungsempfehlung herauszuarbeiten und deren Vor- und Nachteile ausgiebig zu diskutieren, um am Ende eine klare Empfehlung für das Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV) geben zu können.

For a whole generation of car enthusiasts, Triumph was the manufacturer to turn to when buying a sports car.

Toyota MR2 details the full start-to-finish history of Toyota's bestselling mid-engined sports car, from 1984 until 2007, when production ended.

For nearly sixty years, TVR produced some of the most thrilling, spine-tingling, hand-built sports cars to emerge from any British motor manufacturer.

The books in the Everyday Modifications series from Crowood are designed to guide classic van and car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their vehicles easier to use and enjoy.

In this new view on the Citroen story, automotive/ aviation writer and design specialist Lance Cole investigates not just the details of the cars of Citroen, but the aeronautical and cultural origins that lay behind Citroen's form and function.

The Land Rover has become an icon across the world, famed for its classic design, its practicality and its longevity.

In Build Your Own Kit Car, renowned kit car expert Steve Hole presents a comprehensive guide to planning, managing and executing a kit car build.

91 Lessons From The Sky contains 91 easy-to-read, true stories from experimental and amateur-built aircraft pilots.

The best of the best from the world of NASCAR -- with a foreword by the legendary Richard PettyYou can have the fastest car, the best engine, the smartest crew chief, but at the end of the day, it's the person behind the wheel who makes the difference.

Die Herausforderung der AutomobilbrancheDieses Buch bietet einen ungeschönten Bericht zur derzeitigen Situation der deutschen Automobilwirtschaft und zeigt auf, was nötig ist, um wieder auf die Erfolgsspur zu gelangen.

Manuel Vázquez Montalbán aseguró que "el día que los españoles se subieron al 600 empezaron a alejarse de su pasado e iniciaron una excursión de fin de semana de la que aún no han vuelto".

'A beautiful book'Jennie Gow, BBC F1 commentator'A true insider's guide to this most complex and thrilling of sports'Alex Jacques, Formula 1 commentator and broadcasterROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB (RAC) MOTORING BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS FINALIST24 RACES.

'A beautiful book'Jennie Gow, BBC F1 commentator'A true insider's guide to this most complex and thrilling of sports'Alex Jacques, Formula 1 commentator and broadcasterROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB (RAC) MOTORING BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS FINALIST24 RACES.

When Jaguar's XJ range arrived in 1968, it quickly established itself not only as a world-beater but also as the central model in the Jaguar range.

Amilcar - The Complete Story is a journey through Amilcar's history, starting with the rebuilding of the French automobile industry out of the ashes of World War I and the opportunistic meeting of the four key people who started the company.

This book tells the story of Alvis and its cars, aero engines and military vehicles.

The BMW E34 5 Series is considered one of the most impressive car designs to come out of the 1980s.

In the late 1960s, the old Rover Company put everything it knew into a complex luxury saloon codenamed P8.

First produced in 1928, Mercedes-Benz Coupes became the embodiment of elegance and exclusivity on four wheels.

Named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995.

Taking a fresh approach, this book delivers an up-to-date review by investigating the essential characteristics, design and driving experience that defines the Porsche legend and its cars.

Vauxhalls held a special place in the British motoring scene of the mid-twentieth century.

This revised and expanded third edition updates the story across six generations of the VW Bus and includes additional information and pictures, including more conversions, as well new information about the very early years and the latest models.