Motor journalists are blessed. We are a special breed, regularly surrounded by exotic machines, rare sports cars and high-end superbikes. But hardly…

The concept of „built not bought“ stands for independence, self-confidence and ambition. It´s a statement: Be aware of your skills, try, learn…

It´s easy to understand the appeal of motocross. Action, dirt, steady surprises and the never-ending battle between man, machine and nature. What…

For most people, pre-war cars are a dark horse. Their outlandish looks, fragile technology and limited markets do not attract the average…

I thought I´ve seen it all. High-end classics, ultra-rare small volumes, top-notch resto-mods and rotten dailies – the lot. But this very…

Over 90 years ago, Giuseppe – the brother of Moto Guzzi founder Carlo – took a Guzzi GT and rode it from…

I did many features of custom shops and motorcycle builders over the last decade, learning a lot about this business. In fact,…

So much has been said about early Harley-Davidsons. Their legendary “Knucklehead“ v-twin pedigree, military history and massive influence on today´s brand perception…

Having the privilege of seeing the greatest workshops and garages around the world is also a burden. You get spoiled over time,…

Never heard of Auerberg? Well, we better change that! Because the Auerberg Klassik hill-climb, with the Alps in sight, is a mystical…

To many enthusiasts, a Ferrari marks the climax of the classic car world. My taste, however, works somewhat differently. To me, its…

There´s nothing like BRUMMM, the brainchild of friend and colleague Hermann Köpf. It´s not a motorcycle magazine nor a book. The photographic…

On November 9th 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. I was only seven years old. Grown up as a lucky child behind…

No doubt about the fact that driving the Eagle Speedster on wet Sussex roads in Summer 2019 was quite a moment in…

Driving the French Alps from North to South is a motorist´s dream, for sure. Because the Route des Grandes Alpes represents one…

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is best known for its´ tranquility. The region 1,5 hours North of my hometown Berlin cannot offer much more than nature.…

The Norton 88, shyness on two wheels. She might suffer under the sheer presence of more ambitious, more expressive Norton models. Mainly…

A Volkswagen Golf might be the dullest car on earth. No passion, no feel, no need for love. But things change completely…

The BMW E30 is a true motorsport icon. Legendary drivers like Quester, Winkelhock or Ravaglia left a huge mark in BMW´s history…

Estate cars were considered unglamorous pack-horses for a very long time. In contrast to their brothers and sisters – saloons, convertibles and…

Oil leaks from all over the place. The engine runs smooth like a charm, though. With a beat you can follow bang…

“And we build up castles, in the sky and in the sand, design our own world, ain’t nobody understand…” Berlin´s music mastermind…

To be fair, reaching Ireland by car from continental Europe is a bit of a struggle (unless your car is something like…

It was summer last year when my buddy Klaus and myself pondered about our next big trip. I had just come back…

Too many legends of the motorcycle racing cosmos have passed away too early. John Britten, Marco Simoncelli, you name it. But there…

I wonder if the creators of Jaguar´s XK family realized that they were building one of the most outstanding designs of their…

One of the best Hotels in Europe, a setting at the banks of Lake Como, well-dressed guests and carefully confected delicacies. The…

You should always grasp opportunities when they appear. So did I when my girlfriend was hooked by the idea of some days…

I´m definitely nuts about Italian motorcycle culture. Which is why the passion for Moto Guzzi, Ducati and anything in between is regularly…

This is definitely not your usual getaway car. But having spent one week behind the wheel of a 1962 Morris Minor 1000…

It is not easy to roust the classic car scene these days. People have seen everything – from sunken Bugattis to buried…

The bigger, the better? Not necessarily! Because squeezing a couple of 18 meter long, custom-made lorries for ADAC into my lens without…

This book thing is really gaining momentum…! Gestalten´s latest work called Hit the Road is already the fourth book I have been…

You must admit that the huge diversity of books for motoring enthusiasts is mind-blowing these days. No topic untouched, no car unseen.…

“Since the first running of LEJOG in 1993, the event has become an enigma as well as one of the most demanding…

Being a motor journalist sounds like a very restricted job. But, to me, it isn´t! Spending a foggy and very cold night…

The concept of a Gran Turismo has always inspired my imagination. Côte d’Azur, twisty alpine roads, may be an adventurous trip through…

Most of my work is published in magazines, on websites or in books. But the best shots of masterminds, anarchists and petrol…

Here is my top tip for spending the best weekend of the year: Find yourself some old and new friends, pack some…

Classic car events can be an absolute overkill for your senses. Because being surrounded by so many stunning vehicles, impressive price tags…

Custom Bike Life is the latest coffee table treat from teNeues. The high-quality, two kilogram heavyweight throws light on the vibrant motorcycle…

Spending a day with vintage cars is a fun guarantee. Even better when you can enjoy their presence over a complete weekend……

“Pure&Crafted feels like a huge melting pot – mixing motorbike cliches, urban lifestyle, new heritage and musical zeitgeist. It´s a laid-back, but…

“What doesn´t kill you makes you stronger.” A mantra I truly believe in… Because life is what you make it! I am…

Spending seven days with the best custom builders on mother earth, escorting a huge video production for BMW Motorrad and discovering hidden…

“Sven is one of Bike EXIF’s best-kept secrets“ is the ultimate accolade to me. Bike EXIF is the number one web authority…