Sam Fane: through the looking glass

YouTuber, content creator, influencer – however you want to label him, Sam Fane, AKA Seen Through Glass, has mastered his art, and is being rewarded with a massively successful channel approaching its 10th anniversary.

What is the #cultofmachine?

We use the phrase “cult of machine” a lot. But what do we mean by it? This. This is what we mean.

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?

The fury that lurks beneath: Audi RS2

Nobody does fast estates quite like Audi. They’ve been dominating the space for nearly three decades, but how did that domination begin?

Old Beginnings England: the new old car scene

Combining customisation, fashion and events into one all-encompassing brand, Nathaniel Warth of Old Beginnings England is helping shape a new wave of classic car enthusiasm.

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.

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.

997 RSR: so good, they named it twice

What happens to a race car when its natural career ends? If it’s lucky, it gets a second lease of life as a historic racer.

Track spec: Al Clark’s 996 GT3

Is Al Clark’s GT3 the swan to the maligned ugly-duckling Porsche 996?

Mythology and machinery: Brett Breckon

Illustrator Brett Breckon’s artwork has been a regular sight on the walls of the C&M Emporium for a while now. Where does the multi-talented artist take his inspiration from?

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.

C&M People: Marcus Lau

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?

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Snow way to drive

Snow way to drive

December 2022 brought savagely cold weather to the UK, and travel chaos with it. Why are drivers in this country are so ill-equipped to deal with snow and ice?

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Crafting our identity: Jake Yorath

Crafting our identity: Jake Yorath

Ever wondered where Caffeine&Machine’s distinctive look comes from? A lot of it is borne from the mind of Jake Yorath, a graphic designer with years of experience in the world of motorsport. Where else does he draw inspiration from?

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