GTI, a group of alphabetic letters that make a badge and when placed in a grill with red accents, need no introduction. These letters have defined the quintessential hot-hatch since 1975. But what does GTI stand for? Gran Turismo Injection – a name longer than the car itself. We are in the eighth generation of […]
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I’m going to summarize the McLaren F1 in three words – Gordan Murray, 3 seats, 386.4 kmph! Yes, this was the undisputed king of speed all the way from 1992 to 2005. Until Bugatti brought out the Veyron to beat the record, which it did but not by much, and that too after 13 years! […]
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We ended April’s edition of iconic vehicles with the Mystery Machine. That got us thinking: there are some truly awe-tastic cars in the cartoon world. Wouldn’t you agree? That’s why for the month of May, we’re taking it down a few pixels and presenting you with some classic cartoon rides. Fred’s footmobile Someone will tell […]
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The year is 2005. The game: Need for Speed Most Wanted. A silver car with blue decals adorns the CD cover. It would go on to be the best game Electronic Arts would bring out for the too-young-to-legally-drive petrolhead. The car on the cover? The E46 M3! And that’s us for GOAT episode 3. E46 […]
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Shocked? Confused? I’d think so. Heck, I wasn’t very convinced if it was until I got thinking about it. This little box may not be “considered” the greatest, or one of. Yet. But hear me out and let me know if you change your mind by the end of this piece. In GOAT episode 2 […]
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They’re dynamic. They’re engrossing. And their music has reverberated in the halls of many a home. The Rock Gods from the Beyond have bestowed upon us the fruitful concoction of guitars, drums, bases and have sung their way to the bank. Some may have splurged on enviable car collections, but some prefer to keep it […]
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We’ve already looked at the cool vehicles existing in the Star Wars universe. But what about if our favourite Star Wars characters lived on Earth? What would they drive? Would Han make .5 lightspeed behind the wheel of a Dodger Challenger Hellcat? Ruggedly handsome and with the best (and hairiest) sidekick ever, Han Solo is […]
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May 4th. Also officially recognised as Star Wars day, it’s a global testament to George Lucas’ Magnum Opus with epic lightsabre duels, awesome air fleet battles and baby Yoda. Let’s take a look at some forcesome vehicles from the creative mind of George Lucas and co to celebrate May 4th in true Mikaniki fashion, counting […]
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Come one, come all! We’re kicking off our all-new GOAT series, and for episode 1, we’re looking at the Porsche 911. So join us on this epic wish list and let’s have some fun! First thing’s first For those who think that this little sportscar is just a glorified Volkswagen Beetle, let me show you […]
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Being stuck at home doesn’t have to be all bad. You’ve now got time to rewatch some of those classic movies and remember a few truly iconic cars. And I’m not talking about the sleek ones either. On this list we remember the engine bearers that captured our attention for slightly different reasons. Here’s April’s […]
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