Histories
Why Do Porsches Have the Key on the Left? - Anatomy of a Myth
Why Do Porsches Have the Key on the Left? - Anatomy of a Myth
Admin - 2026 February 04
Some stories are told so many times that people start to believe they are true. We call these "urban myths." One famous myth is about Porsche cars and why the ignition key is on t...
The Joke That Made James May
The Joke That Made James May
Admin - 2026 February 04
James May was fired from Autocar magazine in 1992. He lost his job because he played a prank (a joke) that the magazine’s managers did not like. At that time, he worked as a sub-e...
The Lotus Saga: From Chapman to the Modern Era
The Lotus Saga: From Chapman to the Modern Era
Admin - 2026 February 04
In 1952 in „foggy Albion" (Great Britain), Colin Chapman founded one of the most remarkable car brands: Lotus. The name Chapman chose gave the brand a sense of mystery and elegance...
BMW X5: How the Bavarians Took a Risk and Created a Brand New Segment - SAV
BMW X5: How the Bavarians Took a Risk and Created a Brand New Segment - SAV
Admin - 2026 February 04
At the end of the 20th century, a new trend started in the car industry: demand for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) was growing globally. The American market, especially, had a great...
The Strange Story of North Korea Stealing 1000 Volvos
The Strange Story of North Korea Stealing 1000 Volvos
Admin - 2026 February 04
Imagine it's 2025 in Tbilisi, and the Georgian government orders cars from a European car manufacturer. However, once the cars arrive in Tbilisi, the tax obligations are not met....
Camel Trophy: How a Marketing Campaign Became a Legendary Adventure
Camel Trophy: How a Marketing Campaign Became a Legendary Adventure
Admin - 2026 February 04
The name „Camel Trophy" brought millions of people together with a love for adventure. But it actually started as a big marketing plan for Camel cigarettes. It was an advertisemen...