Long Hard Road: The Lithium-Ion Battery and the Electric Car provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs around the world to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. It chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years when it ......
A spirited, insightful exploration of our favorite machine and its cultural impact on society over the past one hundred and fifty years.
More than any other technology, cars have transformed American popular culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed ......
Did you know that Richard Pettys first win was overturned due to a protest . . . by his dad? That Ned Jarrett won his first race in a car he bought with a bad check, banking on the winnings to pay it off? That Mario Andretti defied team orders to bag his first NASCAR win? That Tiny Lund nabbed his first NASCAR victory because he rescued a ......
Sixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: theyre all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics. The casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the ......
Sliding out of the shadows of World War Two, the de Havilland Vampire accompanied by the distinctive whine of its Goblin engine quickly proved itself an effective alternative to piston-powered fighters. After entering operational service with the RAF (as the services first single-engined jet) in 1946, the Vampire sought by air forces the world ......
In 1954, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was unveiled at the International Motor Sports Show in New York - the start of an unparalleled success story. Victories in the 24-hour race at Le Mans and the Carrera Panamericana made it world-famous. It also possessed groundbreaking technology, including the first series-production fuel-injected engine. Its ......
A classic, an icon, and much more than just a car. For many owners, the VW Beetle was practically a member of the family. For 65 years, the favourite car with its friendly exterior was a major part of the history of mobility. This fascinating book is a wonderful journey through time: emotional, nostalgic, and fascinating. From the very first ......
In May 1958, one of the worlds largest motor manufacturers unveiled a diminutive two-seater that would take the world by storm. Small in stature yet able to punch well above its weight, the Austin-Healey Sprite rapidly gained an enthusiastic following among keen drivers, as well as an impressive record in competition. Being neither expensive ......
Satisfy your dream collector-car desires with this one-stop reference for starting or expanding your collection beyond traditional classics and muscle cars.
Focusing on the interests and needs of Generation X and Millennial car collectors, The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting offers a concise ......
xplore the unique stories behind every Grand Prix track in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One.
Each venue is listed in chronological order from the first time it hosted a ......
If you love vintage motors, this is the perfect calendar to keep you organised in 2023!
Youll love the collection of photographs showcasing classic British cars. This calendar is free of plastic packaging.
The Last Overland is the story behind the four-part documentary series on All 4 - the extraordinary journey of filmmaker Alex Bescoby and his team across 13,000 miles to recreate the legendary overlanding expedition of 1956.
In 1955, a young TV producer named David Attenborough was ......
They had faced the indignity of surrender and the squalor of Changi prison, so the spirits of the British and American troops lifted when they were told that they would be transferred to another healthier location where conditions would be more benign and food far more abundant. A total of 7,000 men, approximately half British and half ......
Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer
Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, Van Life For Dummies is your go-to ......
While the Red Armys arsenal at the start of the Second World War included weapons dating back to the Great War or earlier, the 1930s modernisation programme had introduced the automatic Tokarev pistol and self-loading Tokarev rifle. Its small arms were soon replaced by mass-produced sub-machine guns, such as the PPSh 1941, nicknamed the ......
A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navys finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction. The Essex class was the USNs war-winning ship class of the Pacific War. Of the 24 ships completed, 14 saw action, making the Essex class the largest ......
While BMW motorcycles remain mostly associated with its R-series shaft-drive boxer twins, its the K-series liquid-cooled multis that have been and remain the German firms most advanced, radical and downright wacky bikes of all. Launched in 1983 to propel BMW into a whole new era, the K-series has included some of the worlds most innovative and ......
Americas love affair with the car is clear for all to see in this fantastic American Muscle Cars Calendar for 2023! Instantly recognisable, big and hugely powerful, American muscle cars certainly like to shout!
Whether youre driving a Corvette coupe or convertible, you are behind the wheel of a work of art. This Corvette Calendar for 2023 is ideal for any aficionado and features just a few examples of these stunning American cars.
The fifth volume in the Car Racing series charts 1969, the year of avoiding unnecessary risk. Le Mans circuit, 14 June 1969. Silence reigns. In a matter of seconds, the din will rise from the engines of 45 cars roaring to life. Into this sonic gap, a man strides towards his destiny. Unlike his neighbours, he does not run. He walks to forestall ......
From the star of the YouTube sensation Jason Drives, the senior editor of the acclaimed website Jalopnik, and a producer of Jay Lenos Garage comes the wittiest and most insightful guide yet to self-driving cars and the road ahead.
Self-driving cars sound fantastical and futuristic and yet theyll soon ......
Offering a huge range of makes and models, whether racer or moped, Triumph or Harley. em>Collector Motorcycles/em> provides a special insight into the most fascinating, rare and cherished machines of the last century./p> p>In this comprehensive catalogue of Australias most collectable motorcycles, Stephen Shepherd presents over 450 stunning ......
The V8’s Roar at Mount Panorama
Supercars Primus 1000 Classic Mt Panorama Bathurst - 1997 Race
In front of one of the largest crowds ever seen at Mt Panorama, and the largest field of V8s to run at the mountain (43 cars), Larry Perkins and Russell Ingall won the Primus ......
The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer.
From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the ......
On the night of 31 May 1942, Sydney Harbour was attacked by midget submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy. A vessel of the Royal Australian Navy was torpedoed, and 21 sailors died. The midget submarines were hunted down, and two sunk, while another was found in more recent times.
War had already come to northern Australia, and now ......
Japanese Major General Horii Tomitarô, commanding the South Seas Force, was after taking Kokoda Plateau in late July tasked with entering the Owen Stanley Range to capture Port Morseby. After the battles for Deniki and Isurava, his troops were pushing south through the mountains. The Australians under Brigadier Arnold Potts, however, were not ......
Unpublished, candid interviews with crucial figures in early American aviation, including Jimmy Doolittle, Alexander Seversky, George Kenney, Reuben Fleet, and many more. McCook Field was a small air base in Dayton, Ohio, that was active only from 1917 to 1927. McCook was exceptional because it was designated by the US Signal Corps / Army Air ......
Designed in response to a 1951 requirement, the C-130 Hercules is the most successful military airlifter ever built. Since it first flew in prototype form on 23 August 1954, more than 2,100 have been produced in over eighty different versions. Across its variants, the Hercules serves more than sixty air forces, as well as many civilian cargo ......
Without a doubt, the 1970s produced some of the most incredible motorcycles ever built. Get your fix of motorcycle history with this fab 70’s Superbikes Calendar for 2023.
Founded in France over 100 years ago, Citroen enjoys an automotive heritage like no other. This Citroen Classic Cars Calendar for 2023 features bright, vivid photographs of some of these iconic French cars.
This collection of stunning photographs shows that style and class are timeless. From Porsche to Aston Martin, theres something for any motor fan in the Classic Sports Cars Calendar for 2023!
With a motor racing heritage second to none, Ferrari is synonymous with speed, power and Italian passion. This Ferrari Calendar for 2023 captures stunning images of these iconic motors.
With a racing heritage quite unlike any other, Jaguar cars have made themselves as much a part of British culture as tea and cricket! This Jaguar Calendar for 2023 features stunning images of this iconic brand!
This classic British racing brand has been around since 1924 and is known for producing iconic sports cars sold around the world. The MG calendar for 2023 has a beautiful collection of contemporary and vintage MGs, perfect for those who love this sporty brand!
Starting in the 1930s, the sports brand made in Germany has since become synonymous with speed, engineering excellence and extravagance and if you have petrol running through your veins, the Porsche Calendar for 2023 will not disappoint!
This Steam Trains Calendar for 2023 features a collection of some incredible steam engines travelling through the countryside.
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