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Cars
Motoring Journalist Lewis Kingston explains everything you need to know about Cars in 10 accessible essays for those short on time
Discover more about the invention, development and future of the automobile in 10 captivating essays for those with a need for speed!
Cars have shaped our world, giving us the freedom to travel and changing the pace of life as we know it. But how were cars created? How does fuel get us from A to B? And what will cars look like in years to come?
From understanding how cars were first produced to showing how cars are adapting for our environment, and even helping you to choose a vehicle that's right for you, this book is the essential guide to understanding how automobiles continue to shape our lives.
Series: 10 Things You Should Know
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399633437
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Seven Dials
Contributors:
- Read by David Thorpe
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 211g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Lewis Kingston is an award-winning journalist and author with a degree in motorsports engineering. He has worked for several prominent automotive titles and tested all manner of vehicles, from entry-level hatchbacks to flagship supercars. Currently, as well as ongoing contributions to specialist outlets, he is working on both fiction and non-fiction book projects.
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