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Automotive Reincarnations

They might be separated by years (or even decades), and built by completely different manufacturers, but sometimes in the car world there are themes, ideas and concepts that seem to keep recurring. Automotive Reincarnations is a series dedicated to exactly this.

Toyota GT86 and Opel GT

Automotive Reincarnations: Opel GT and Toyota GT86

Lewis Kingston
January 7, 2020

The Toyota GT86 has won many fans for being simple, affordable and great to drive – but it is far from the first sports coupe to adhere to this formula.

Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe and Mitsubishi 3000 GT

Automotive Reincarnations: Mitsubishi 3000 GT and Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe

Lewis Kingston
December 2, 2019

Look beneath the surface and you’ll find some striking similarities between the overlooked Mitsubishi 3000 GT and the modern Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe, says Lewis Kingston.

Triumph Spitfire and BMW 5 Series

Automotive Reincarnations: Triumph 2000 and BMW 5 Series

Lewis Kingston
September 18, 2019

While you might not readily associate an old Triumph with the all-conquering BMW 5 Series, there are plenty of design and engineering themes that connect the two, says Lewis Kingston.

Lamborghini LM002 Lamborghini Urus

Automotive Reincarnations: Lamborghini LM002 and Lamborghini Urus

Lewis Kingston
September 13, 2019

There are few more controversial things a sports car maker can do than build an SUV. However, for Lamborghini the Urus wasn’t the first of its kind, as Lewis Kingston explains.

Land Rover Defender Subaru Forester

Automotive Reincarnations: Land Rover Defender and Subaru Forester

Lewis Kingston
June 17, 2019

As well as being brilliantly capable off road, the Land Rover Defender is a truly classless car. Qualities that are equally as evident in the first generation of Subaru Forester.

Suzuki Swift Sport Citroen AX GT

Automotive Reincarnations: Citroen AX GT and Suzuki Swift Sport

Lewis Kingston
May 21, 2019

If you thought the days of lightweight and affordable hot hatches such as the Citroen AX GT were long gone then think again, says Lewis Kingston.

Audi Duo and Peugeot 3008 hybrid

Automotive Reincarnations: Audi Duo and Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4

Lewis Kingston
April 9, 2019

According to Peugeot, its 3008 Hybrid4 of 2010 was the world’s first diesel-electric car. However, Lewis Kingston believes that title belongs to little-known Audi.

MGB Mazda MX-5

Automotive Reincarnations: MG MGB Roadster and Mazda MX-5

Lewis Kingston
March 11, 2019

The Mazda MX-5 is a hugely popular roadster, but it was far from the first of its kind. In fact, it drew much inspiration from classic British sports cars of the past, as Lewis Kingston explains.

Jeep Wagoneer Range Rover

Automotive Reincarnations: Jeep Wagoneer and Range Rover

Lewis Kingston
February 25, 2019

Do you think the Range Rover was the world’s first luxury off-roader? Then think again, says Lewis Kingston…

GM EV1 Nissan Leaf

Automotive Reincarnations: GM EV1 and Nissan Leaf

Lewis Kingston
January 9, 2019

Electric cars, to many, appear a truly modern innovation – one enabled by rapid advances in battery technology, motors, controllers and thermal management systems. (more…)

Jenson FF Interceptor Bentley Continental GT

Automotive Reincarnations: Jensen FF and Bentley Continental GT

Lewis Kingston
November 9, 2018

A grand tourer, by definition, is a high-performance luxury car that can effortlessly cover vast distances at speed. Unsurprisingly, as a result, many GT manufacturers have adopted technologies that can ease the process of driving a high-performance car for extended periods. Continue reading >>>

Lotus Elise SC Alpine A110

Automotive Reincarnations: Lotus Elise SC and Alpine A110

Lewis Kingston
October 15, 2018

Enthusiasts were wary when the Elise SC arrived in 2008. After all, the svelte Lotus had always been about lightness, purity and immediate response – yet the SC variant, for the first time in the Elise’s history, eschewed natural aspiration for supercharging. Continue reading >>>

Audi A2 BMW i3

Automotive Reincarnations: Audi A2 and BMW i3

Chris Knapman
June 21, 2018

The Audi A2 of 1999 and BMW i3 of 2014 are two cars that on paper appear to be fundamentally different. For a start they are built by competing firms, but even more basic than that is their method of propulsion: internal combustion for the A2 versus battery electric for the i3. Continue reading >>>

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