Rainy City People: The new faces of Manchester and the North West
The modified scene is changing. And Midnight Lancs is front and centre of the revolution. The Face of Mod is changing: Misha Rogers of Midnight Lancs It’s a quiet Tuesday evening in a craft ale house in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. We’re sitting down with Misha, Korey, Lewis and Joe – four of the […]
Car detailer
For many of us, a car wash is no longer a quick drive-through process. With lease purchases on the up in popularity and PCPs, with the option of giving the car back at the end of a term, being the most popular way of buying a car, it’s more important than ever to ensure your […]
The mid-90s – Top Marques
It might seem strange to talk about another mag as part of an Influx edition, but there’s no greater insight into the motoring world than a car sales magazine. At least it used to be, before the internet stole their Thunderbirds. As we look at the hot hatch craze which began to fly in the […]
The Originals
Having an idea is one thing. Turning it into reality is, however, apt to be somewhat more challenging. But for anyone or anything that succeeds in breaking new ground, enduring fame is assured. Or is it? We look at four cars that not only broke the mould but also shaped new ones, yet which (with […]
“All of Us” – filmed on the Isle of Skye
There are a plethora of reasons why we love working with Influx Magazine. From the different people we meet, to the amazing (and sometimes utterly bonkers) cars we are somehow allowed to work with. But most of all, it’s the freedom to express yourself.
All of Influx’s contributors are encouraged to flex their creative muscles and shamelessly indulge their passions. Whether they’re writing an article, photographing a collection of classic cars of producing a short film for the monthly editions.
Cars, bikes and motoring culture is the core of Influx’s mission but at the heart of it all is people.
And for us, what we find really fascinating, is the emotion and attachment people have with their cars and bikes.
As fellow “petrol heads” we experience it as well.
All-New BMW 8-Series Convertible
When the initial BMW 8-series showed up, it made a massive impact with its impressive wedge shape. It didn’t look like any other BMW of the time and has been well-liked ever since. This BMW 8-series is a different kettle of fish, though, being more of an heir and a rebranding of the 6-series than […]
Paul Bracq
Some car designers will forever be associated with one brand or have a style all of their own but the legendary Paul Bracq is not only a talented car designer but a sculptor, artist and even had a hand in designing an iconic train. As an automotive costumier he set the style for not one, […]
BMW R 1250 GS
BMW have reinvented their Boxer bikes and boy is it a bonus to the rider. On first look at the new 1250 GS, you immediately see it is leaner and lower than the previous model. BMW have stripped off weight (249 kg), and now the Boxer based bike looks a middleweight rather than the top […]
Car Chase – Budget Getaway: The Eleventh Hour
“We’re keen to make a film on the subject of car chases”
We’ll do it, we said.
Which motoring filmmaker doesn’t want to make a film on car chases? We thought about all those famous scenes in Hollywood blockbusters and cult classics from years gone by that can be explored; Bullet, Ronin, Bond, Bourne, Taken. We thought about all the wonderful actors and stunt professionals we could speak to about their careers and how they got to become world-renowned drivers and action heroes. How on earth do you get into a profession like that?!
This is what actually happened.
BMW Alpina B5
Imagine the most graceful creature on earth. Watch it in your mind as it sways and dances through the summer’s sunshine and the winter’s rains. Every twist and turn is a piece of choreographed wonder. Every glimmer and sparkle is an effortless movement capturing your gaze.
Now imagine the most powerful creature on earth. It’s strength and brutal execution of speed inspires the stuff of nightmares, leaving everything in its wake as it chases down its prey with devastating precision and prowess.
Okay, so perhaps that is a little over the top as far as opening gambits go. After all we are talking about a car and not a lion, or an eagle, or a shark… the list goes on.
We are however talking about a very special car. A car where beautiful elegance meets savage power. The 2018 Alpina B5 .