I must admit, vehicles which put purposeful performance above sanctimonious appearance have a great appeal to me. So I was immediately hooked…

A pick-up is not the first choice for long-distance travelling. Especially when it was built ages ago, and has spent the last…

Hans-Jürgen was a medical student in 1974. He bought a used green Porsche 356 C Convertible, for 4.200 DM – money he…

Mainstream has its justification, in normal life as well as when dealing with classic cars. But, let’s face it, the really exciting…

From a distance, she´s got everything you need to make a bold statement. Raked front fork, wide five inch tire, psychodelic paint,…

Thorsten Schlesinger is an artist. As a trained product designer, his major job is to feel and understand the character of materials.…

George Brough produced little over 3.000 motorcycles under his prestigious brand until 1940, and each of them is a marvel. Despite the…

Nissan is a weird company. On the one hand, they sell Leafs and Micras. At the other end of the scale, the…

“A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight, a young loner on a crusade,…

November is not the ideal time to travel around Denmark. It might be foggy, cold and most likely dark. But with the…

The BMW E36 is a milestone in the automotive world, perhaps the most successful 3-Series ever built. But it hasn’t reached the…

Many “true” petrol heads (whoever they are…) fear electromobility. As if criticism on the internal combustion engine is a sacrilege. Of course,…

I have been to the Rømø Motor Festival a couple of times. And have since fallen in love with the concept of…

Celebrating 100 years of Berlin´s famous race track, this opulent 288-pager captures the essence of what the AVUS is all about: The…

Everything used to be better in the past? Well, no! Or do you want to set your flux compensator back to 1967,…

Stanley H. “Wacky“ Arnolt from Chicago/USA was a true car nut. He began importing European automobiles in the 1950s and modified them…

One thing I really like about my workshop is that I can easily transform it from a private dream garage into a…

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

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

Not many words are needed to describe Axel Budde´s Kaffeemaschine creations. They are just the best real-world Guzzi builds on the planet.…

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

I like when people are challenging the limits, in a serious way. This is exactly what will happen when Dresden-based motorcycle think-tank…

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

For a guy like me, who spent more than 25 years solely with on-road motorcycles, off-roading is a thing. And the next…

The MGA is a true classic car icon. Small, simple, cheap and sporty – it was constructed as a daily. But the…

Can you imagine riding a lightweight Vespa, with remarkably tiny wheels and this oh-so-cute appearance – but a 64 hp racing engine…

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

Motor journalists are blessed. We are a special breed, regularly surrounded by exotic machines, rare sports cars or 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…

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…

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…

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 stands for shyness on two wheels. She might suffer under the sheer presence of more ambitious, more expressive Norton…

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…

“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…

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…