20 years of the Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche Cayenne broke with over half a century’s worth of tradition when it launched in 2002. Two decades on, how far has it come?

An untraditional tradition: McLaren GT

The McLaren GT represents a fresh take on the traditional grand tourer formula – can a mid-engined package really work for a car like this?

Silvia linings: Helen’s Nissan S14

Clean, purposeful and built to be used: is this Nissan S14 the perfect drift car?

Retroactive recognition: the Porsche 968 CS

Were it not for the 911, Porsche’s four-cylinder transaxle cars would get a LOT more love. And this 968 Club Sport is proof.

Perfectly period: Beinn’s BMW E12 5 Series

The BMW E12 is the genesis of the 5 Series. This bit of ’70s chic belongs to Beinn, who has lovingly restored and tweaked it since 2014.

C&M People: Marcus Lau

Marcus, our Assistant General Manager, helps to run the bar at Caffeine&Machine. How did he work his way up to senior management in less than two years?

Caffeine, machine: Cast Iron Coffee

Ever wonder about the origin of C&M’s coffee? This is it.

Shane, fame and automobiles: Shane Lynch on cars, racing and his musical side projects

Before he joins us for December 2023’s I Love You, Man, we caught up with former Boyzone member Shane Lynch on all things automotive.

Aston’s competitive ad-Vantage

That time a top-tier Aston Martin factory racer stopped by the Yard.

Behind the scenes at The Bowl

We’re beyond excited to open up C&M’s new venue, The Bowl, and start welcoming the Cult of Machine to the second Yard. In the meantime, we’ve put together a little behind-the-scenes look at the build process to whet your appetite.

Chasing the #cultofmachine

This is where we keep our stories – stories of the people, the places and the things that make the #cultofmachine what it is. You’ll find tales of adventure, a showcase of the sheer variety of machinery that makes our little world so special, and a spotlight on our wonderfully diverse and ever-expanding community. Dive in.

Building The Bowl

Building The Bowl

What does it take to transform a run-down pub into a brand new Caffeine&Machine location? The right location, a lot of hard work and just a little bit of luck.

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Alpine A110: a French fancy

Alpine A110: a French fancy

The Alpine A110 remains a rare sight on UK roads, despite receiving nothing but glowing praise in the five years it’s been on sale here. What makes this lightweight gem so special, and just why doesn’t it have a bigger audience?

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Alfa Romeo SZ: Il Mostro di Milano

Alfa Romeo SZ: Il Mostro di Milano

The Alfa Romeo SZ has always split opinion – while the recipe of a lightweight, rear-drive coupé with a brawny Busso V6 has universal appeal, those bizarre looks are too much for some. For owners Jacob and Stacey, none of that matters: their SZ is part of the family.

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Hertz Team Jota: Hypercar hunting

Hertz Team Jota: Hypercar hunting

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a famously unpredictable race. Nobody knows this better than modern-day endurance veterans Jota Sport, who’ve seen their fair share of both triumph and heartbreak at the Circuit de la Sarthe. This is the story of their 2023 race, as they re-enter the top category after a 15-year break.

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Mutt: motorcycles for the masses

Mutt: motorcycles for the masses

Crafting attainable, small-capacity bikes shot through with an eye for details and a love for motorcycling culture, Mutt Motorcycles are helping keep the Midlands’ long tradition of bike-building alive. This is their story, as told by their founders.

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Jonny Ambrose: a focus on form

Jonny Ambrose: a focus on form

After a successful career in video game design, C&M Emporium-featured artist Jonny Ambrose went all-in on his passion project in 2016: gorgeously minimalist sculptures inspired by the automotive form. We chatted to Jonny to find out the driving forces behind his work.

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