On November 9th 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. I was only seven years old. Grown up as a lucky child behind…
2nd Auerberg Klassik
Never heard of Auerberg? Well, we better change that! Because the Auerberg Klassik hill-climb, with the Alps in sight, is a mystical…
The Ultimate Machine: Eagle Speedster
No doubt about the fact that driving the Eagle Speedster on wet Sussex roads in Summer 2019 was quite a moment in…
Really Grand Alps
Driving the French Alps from North to South is a motorist´s dream, for sure. Because the Route des Grandes Alpes represents one…
Escape to Mecklenburg
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
The Norton 88, shyness on two wheels. She might suffer under the sheer presence of more ambitious, more expressive Norton models. Mainly…
The Wheels of Stil Garage
There´s no place for anabolic nonsense in my garage. Instead, I love tasty classics – cars and bikes with true identity, entertaining…
Volkssport
A Volkswagen Golf might be the dullest car on earth. No passion, no feel, no need for love. But things change completely…
Built not Bought
The concept of „built not bought“ stands for independence, self-confidence and ambition. It´s a statement: Be aware of your skills, try, learn…
Car Candy: The M3 Bastard
The BMW E30 is a true motorsport icon. Legendary drivers like Quester, Winkelhock or Ravaglia left a huge mark in BMW´s history…
The Real Estate
Estate cars were considered unglamorous pack-horses for a very long time. In contrast to their brothers and sisters – saloons, convertibles and…
Old Crocks – When the Motorcycle came of Age
Oil leaks from all over the place. The engine runs smooth like a charm, though. With a beat you can follow bang…
Rømø Motor Festival – Sky and Sand
“And we build up castles, in the sky and in the sand, design our own world, ain’t nobody understand…” Berlin´s music mastermind…
Ireland – So Far And So Near
To be fair, reaching Ireland by car from continental Europe is a bit of a struggle (unless your car is something like…
An Extraordinary Ride-Out
It was summer last year when my buddy Klaus and myself pondered about our next big trip. I had just come back…
Mr. Guzzi: Meeting Pino Todero
Too many legends of the motorcycle racing cosmos have passed away too early. John Britten, Marco Simoncelli, you name it. But there…
Jaguar XK120 OTS – 70 Years of Awesomeness
I wonder if the creators of Jaguar´s XK family realized that they were building one of the most outstanding designs of their…
Villa d´Este 2018: It´s Not About the Building
One of the best Hotels in Europe, a setting at the banks of Lake Como, well-dressed guests and carefully confected delicacies. The…
A Benz “Sommar”
You should always grasp opportunities when they appear. So did I when my girlfriend was hooked by the idea of some days…
Veglia-Guzzi: From Zero to Hero
I´m definitely nuts about Italian motorcycle culture. Which is why the passion for Moto Guzzi, Ducati and anything in between is regularly…
Less is More: Morris Minor Convertible
This is definitely not your usual getaway car. But having spent one week behind the wheel of a 1962 Morris Minor 1000…
The 1934 Stösser-BMW “KR6“ – Find of the Year
It is not easy to roust the classic car scene these days. People have seen everything – from sunken Bugattis to buried…
Big Is… Yellow
The bigger, the better? Not necessarily! Because squeezing a couple of 18 meter long, custom-made lorries for ADAC into my lens without…
Hit the Road: Celebrating Life on the Move
This book thing is really gaining momentum…! Gestalten´s latest work called Hit the Road is already the fourth book I have been…
Concept Cars – Fast Forward
You must admit that the huge diversity of books for motoring enthusiasts is mind-blowing these days. No topic untouched, no car unseen.…
Over the Limit: Le Jog 2017
“Since the first running of Le Jog in 1993, the event has become an enigma as well as one of the most…
Frosty Streets of Berlin
Being a motor journalist sounds like a very restricted job. But, to me, it isn´t! Spending a foggy and very cold night…
Grand GTs
The concept of a Gran Turismo has always inspired my imagination. Côte d’Azur, twisty alpine roads, may be an adventurous trip through…
Fine Art on Demand
Most of my work is published in magazines, on websites or in books. But the best shots of masterminds, anarchists and petrol…
Dancing in the Dirt
Here is my top tip for spending the best weekend of the year: Find yourself some old and new friends, pack some…
Time Travel Through a Lens: Motorworld Classics Berlin
Classic car events can be an absolute overkill for your senses. Because being surrounded by so many stunning vehicles, impressive price tags…
The Custom Bike Life Book
Custom Bike Life is the latest coffee table treat from teNeues. The high-quality, two kilogram heavyweight throws light on the vibrant motorcycle…
ADAC Landpartie – A Vintage Car Weekend
Spending a day with vintage cars is a fun guarantee. Even better when you can enjoy their presence over a complete weekend……
Event Photography: Pure&Crafted
“Pure&Crafted feels like a huge melting pot – mixing motorbike cliches, urban lifestyle, new heritage and musical zeitgeist. It´s a laid-back, but…
Good Deeds
“What doesn´t kill you makes you stronger.” A mantra I truly believe in… Because life is what you make it! I am…
Report: Tokyo´s Finest
Spending seven days with the best custom builders on mother earth, escorting a huge video production for BMW Motorrad and discovering hidden…
The Authority: Bike EXIF
“Sven is one of Bike EXIF’s best-kept secrets“ is the ultimate accolade to me. Bike EXIF is the number one web authority…