In the world we live in, it’s almost impossible to find hand-made goods that carry the quality and workmanship you would see 60 years ago. Luckily, the guys from Lowly Gentlemen have taken the time and done their homework in producing what we think is one of the nicest driving gloves available on the market [...] [...more]
Photo’s and Story: Chris Runge I’m a numbers geek, a bean counter. I pride myself on having supported an automotive addiction with my automotive addiction. My dream of having a self-funded rotating collection has actually worked. Finding a desirable car, whether it be a classic or modern vehicle, buying it right, learning it, loving it [...] [...more]
In European Style with American Muscle, Author Mike Gullet focuses on the great European Auto Manufacturers who utilized American Engines to power their automobiles. The book contains detailed information on each marque. It not only serves as an entertaining book from a readers perspective but also provides valuable data and specs for the collector. From [...] [...more]
Hundreds of thousands of drivers could be making a simple mistake that could cost them £1,000′s or even their car. Since July 2011 it’s been illegal not to have a policy such as those offered by Staveley Head Motor Trade Insurance, even if you aren’t using the car. The new rules mean you can’t simply [...] [...more]
Many former car enthusiasts are people who used to spend hours upon hours of their free time working on their cars, upgrading as many features as possible and maintaining the pristine condition of the car over time. Still, as work and family life begins to take away those extra free hours, these former car enthusiasts [...] [...more]
I recently stumbled across some amazing craftsmanship in the form of these Half-Scale, hand built models. The Argentina based Estacion Alfa produces in limited quantity detailed works of art. You can see a photo below but I suggest you visit their site for full details. www.AutomobiliaWeb.com [...more]
Clean Really Dirty Brake Dust-Blackened Wheels Quickly and Easily If you go a little too long between washings or you drive a vehicle with brakes that blacken your wheels, here’s some much-needed help. You’re going to love how well this cleaner works and how easy it will be to remove stubborn grime. Our Heavy-Duty Wheel [...] [...more]
We are die-hard enthusiasts here at The Motoring Journal and are always looking for ways to enhance our experience on the road and in the garage. We want to tell you about a neat little product we’ve come across that we think our readers need to know about. It’s called the EZovr™ and it’s a [...] [...more]
A TMJ Reader recently asked if there was an app for calculating fuel cost for their trip cross-country. AAA has a simple and accurate one here. What a great idea! Too bad it doesn’t have classic cars in it’s database as well. We still love it! [...more]
The 2010 Christmas Season is quickly approaching! I’ve been so busy in my own garage I’ve hardly had time to think about Christmas until now! I took some time searching all over the world of vintage motoring publications and websites to nail down 10 great gift ideas. 1. Exoto Scale Models. These are NOT your [...] [...more]
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