What’s going on at BMW, exactly? The marque that gave the world the super-saloon has gone properly mad now. First the huge’n’hideous grilles of the 7 Series and X7, then the illuminated schnozz and ...

Many car enthusiasts pride themselves on knowing everything about their preferred brands but, when it comes to the origins of these vehicles and what inspired them, there's often a gap in knowledge.

When it comes to cars, a lot of people like to think they know all there is to know about their favourite brands. However, on the topic of motors, and what inspired them, there is a lot that people ...