Estate of the art: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

The V8-engined Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo sits at the very top of the Panamera tree. Does the performance advantage make a compelling enough case for it over its V6-powered little brother?

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.

Richard Woolmer: old British cars, but not as you know them

Richard Woolmer and his crew at The Washroom are helping breathe new life into the classic British car scene. We caught up with them at the soft opening of C&M’s new site, The Bowl.

Rotary rasp: Amber’s Mazda FB RX-7

Think of the Mazda RX-7, and, likelihood is, you think of the FD generation. The compact, curvaceous coupé, produced between 1992 and 2002, became a hero car of the era through all the usual JDM cultural touchpoints of its generation. Oh, and because of that vaunted...

No half measures: Ben de Chair

What’s it like looking after Pink Floyd star Nick Mason’s car collection?

Forbidden union: 4AGE-powered Datsun Violet

Is this Toyota-powered Datsun Violet raly car the perfect embodiment of the Cult of Machine?

C&M People: Amélie Boileau

What drives Amélie, one of our friendly Team Leaders in Training?

NYE @ C&M

Come join us for a get-together in the Yard to ring in 2023 in the right way.

Cruising the UAE in Toyota’s workhorse

How do you go coast-to-coast across the UAE on as little tarmac as possible?

Mitsubishi’s other Evo: a Pajero pairing

One Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is a rare sight, so we couldn’t resist the chance to get an identical pair together and chat to the owners about what makes these homologation specials, erm… special.

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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