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The story of the 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France passed through Algeria
In 1955, the FIA was tasked with reclassifying sports car racing in an effort to reduce the influence of grand prix technology on...

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Feb 19, 20225 min read


Citroën presents a vehicle capable of turning 360 degrees - 1927
Paris 1927, an anonymous designer presents a Citroën presents a B12 Torpedo with front wheels capable of steering at 90°. The car even...

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Feb 7, 20221 min read


The history of Renault in Algeria
Renault made its first presence in Algeria in 1922 with the creation of S.A.D.A.R. (Société Algérienne des Automobiles Renault), which was responsible for distributing the vehicles of the diamond-shaped brand. Renault's conquest of the Algerian market was timid, unlike its competitor Citroën, which adopted a policy of conquering the foreign market, while Renault remained focused on its domestic market. The economic crisis of 1930 would change the situation, and Renault change

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Feb 5, 202216 min read


The first craft cars made in Algeria
If Algeria has never really developed an industrial automobile activity, it has however known some artisanal achievements. We present...

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Feb 1, 20223 min read


Henri Cachia: the little story with Porsche
1951, Algiers. Henri Cachia, a young, passionate mechanic, sees a Porsche 356 Cabriolet arrive in his modest workshop. The car is in bad...

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Jan 31, 20221 min read


ORA Punk Cat: after the beetle, the cat!
Like any major Chinese group, Great Wall has also not escaped the neo-retro fashion, which consists of offering modern cars with the...

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Jan 29, 20222 min read


Why is there only one license plate in Quebec?
In most of North America as in most countries of the world, cars display a license plate on the front and back. In addition to 19...

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Jan 28, 20221 min read


OSI SILVER FOX '67
Looking more like a catamaran than a car, the Silver Fox is unique. This is the second attempt – dated 1967 – to participate in a...

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Jan 28, 20222 min read


The 4-door Porsches: the quiet revolution
We all know the 4-door Porsche Panamera, many consider it the first 4-door from the Stuttgart manufacturer, yet some examples were built...

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Jan 26, 20229 min read


Spring tires: an idea that bounces back
If the history of the tire took on significant meaning with the invention and popularization of tires from 1895 thanks to the Michelin...

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Jan 21, 20223 min read
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