Don’t call it an Escort: MST Cars Mk1

We headed to the hills of north Wales with the MST Mk1, a brand-new reinterpretation of a rally legend. Could it be the ultimate driver’s car for modern Britain?

C&M Garage: Phil’s Porsche 964 RS

Meet the Porsche 964 RS that C&M founder Phil has used for just about everything over the past 20 years.

Welcome to C&M’s clothing lines

What’s the story behind our new range of clothing and accessories?

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?

David Mountain: the fast Ford master

From tweaking classic Minis to building a tuning and motorsport empire, David Mountain has taken Mountune on quite the journey. It’s only just beginning.

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.

An icon, upgraded: Al’s Honda NSX

Never meet your heroes. Or, in the case of this Honda NSX, meet your heroes, then make them better.

Dedicated to Defender: Twisted Automotive

The original Land Rover Defender is now hot property among modifying and restomod firms. Yorkshire-based Twisted Automotive have been doing it longer than most – what does it take to build up a reputation like theirs?

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.

Lotus Driving Academy: on track in the Emira

Where do you go if you want to really get the most out of the Lotus Emira? The track it was developed on is a good start.

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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