Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
How the brand-defining role of the Mercedes-Benz grille has changed over time 1900 was a breakthrough year in the early days of the automobile. It marked the first time Wilhelm Maybach fitted his invention, the honeycomb radiator, to the Mercedes 35 PS. The patented design solved the problem of cooling the internal combustion engine once … Read more
In 2022 Lamborghini is celebrating the V12, the legendary 12-cylinder engine that has powered its most iconic models for almost 60 years. The Diablo is one model: the first-ever Lamborghini super sports car offered in a four-wheel drive version. When it made its debut, the Diablo was so ahead of its time that it was … Read more
This year marks the 120th anniversary of Cadillac, the luxurious American icon. To honor the occasion, Cadillac Arabia is taking fans on an enriching journey through its classic car heritage in the Middle East, right through to its present-day legends through the lens of real stories. The “Iconic then, Iconic now” docuseries will celebrate this … Read more
Colourful, loud and bright – the MINI Recharged Lakwena is an electrified work of art that literally bursts with colour and patterns. London-based artist Lakwena Maciver has redesigned the 1986 car chosen by MINI after the year of her birth, transforming the classic Mini into an ambassador for the MINI Recharged project, in which the … Read more
Leading specialists in the sales and servicing of classic and prestige vehicles, Hilton & Moss, offer a lucky Jaguar-lover the chance to wind back the clock and experience the roar of an iconic 1950s sportscar with a near-perfect 1953 Jaguar XK120. A whisker under the ripe old age of 70, the big cat doesn’t look … Read more
“Close-up” – the name of the series by the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells a surprising, exciting or behind-the-scenes story, shining a spotlight on details of a vehicle, an exhibit or an element of architecture and design. In the spotlight this time: the Daimler Motor Car from 1892. No. 7/2022: Daimler Motor Car … Read more
Bugatti unveiled the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, the open-top version of the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, in 2012. Soon after, the roadster broke the speed record for open-top vehicles – and holds it to this day. 1,200 PS in a roadster – with the introduction of the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse in 2012, … Read more
Porsche considered alternative body shapes to the classic five-door SUV for the Cayenne early on. Shortly after the launch of the first-generation model in December 2002, three additional variants came in for consideration: a coupé, a version stretched by 20 centimetres and with an additional row of seats, and a convertible. Surprisingly, what might have … Read more
For over 110 years, Bugatti has been developing exceptional automobiles, including numerous one-of-a-kind roadsters, renowned for their unadulterated driving pleasure. Fast, light, and open to the elements. The two-seat roadster has always offered one of the purest driving experiences imaginable. In the early days of Bugatti’s history, which now stretches back over 110 years, company … Read more
From the first generation RS 6 to the current one: Stephan Reil was there from the start and had a lot of influence on the development of the high-performance Audi. A graduate engineer, he became Division Head for Vehicle Customization at quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) in 1996. In 1998, he took over as … Read more