Features.
Interviews, news, round-ups and more from the world of automotive culture.
Old is gold - a weekend with the vscc
Vintage racing often conjures up stereotypical images of stuffy garages, geriatric drivers and races that are more demonstration-based than outright competition, but the recent VSCC Spring Start event proved to be far more entertaining than we ever expected.
Behind the lens: Automotive Excellence with ben midlane
From his early days car spotting to current exhibitions and awards, concerns around the prevalence of short-form content in the modern world and his approach to photography, we discuss a plethora of topics with Ben, and his story is well-worth a read for anyone working within, or aspiring to be a part of the automotive photography industry.
its ok to tlk: an interview with lewis warren of takona
Utilising cars as a catalyst for conversation, Lewis describes the concept of Takona as “creating a cultural difference through brand awareness, seeing [Takona] clothing, stickers, hats, lanyards etc. means you've spotted someone who believes that it's okay to talk. The more the brand grows, the further our message spreads.”
Having been featured by the likes of Top Gear, EVO, Toyota and more, we’re delighted to have sat down with Lewis to discuss the origins of the brand, challenges he’s faced, and what the future holds for both him and Takona.
Behind the lens: James taylor / continuum films
From skipping university lectures to working with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry and beyond, Continuum Films are setting the benchmark for UK-based automotive filmmakers and production companies, and they don’t stop there…
We sit down with co-founder James Taylor to discuss the highs-and-lows of filmmaking, the pressure of shooting LMP1 cars on track, and how four friends have made Continuum what it is today.
Selling nostalgia: Harry groves of petrolia
The golden age of automotive advertising is alive-and-well thanks to people such as Harry Groves of Petrolia, who discovers, preserves and then sells iconic adverts from the likes of VW, Mazda, Porsche, BMW and more for new generations to enjoy and appreciate.
We sat down with Harry to discuss what drew him to these classic adverts in the first place, the highs and lows of starting a small business, and what the future holds for the Petrolia brand.
Behind the lens: Samm Joey
From products and studio work to class-leading modified cars, vintage motorcycle events and everything in-between, Samm’s portfolio is as varied as it is excellent.
Having recently taken the leap into the world of freelancing, we sat down with Samm to discuss freelance life, creative influences and his love for all things retro.