Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
Reliable, robust and safe: it’s now a quarter of a century since the Mercedes-Benz Vito first established itself as a spacious and flexible van in many sectors. Just as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of its market launch, the versatile van is now free of charge available with Rear Cross Traffic Alert in combination with Blind … Read more
On 15 February 1936, Mercedes-Benz presented the 170 V (W 136) at the International Automobile and Motorcycle Exhibition (IAMA) in Berlin. This marked the beginning of a success story for the brand: fifty years after the invention of the car by Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, the technically sophisticated and visually striking 170 V became a bestseller and secured … Read more
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Highlights A model for success: Since the debut of the compact models in 1982, the C-Class has developed into one of the highest-volume model series from Mercedes-Benz thanks to its diversity and innovative technology. Million seller: Over 10.5 million Mercedes-Benz cars of this class have been built since 1982. “Baby Benz”: This was what … Read more
Since 1969, the venerable Fairlady Z has enthralled sports cars enthusiasts the world over. While there have been many iterations of the model through the years, it has constantly maintained its identity as the archetypal Japanese sports car. So, what is the secret to its success? What has made this model so special over the … Read more
At the Geneva Motor Show 60 years ago, the Jaguar E-type was first revealed to the world, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and a verified automotive icon. The world had fallen in love with one of the most beautiful cars ever imagined and – with a price of around £45,000 in today’s money – owning … Read more
The year 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Urraco, unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in late October 1970. This model immediately stood out for having introduced technical solutions that were very innovative for the time, thanks to the contribution of engineer Paolo Stanzani, the technical father of the Urraco and Lamborghini’s Chief … Read more
Ferrari 275 series stands as a testament to V12 grand touring innovation, blending aggressive design with pioneering engineering.
The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile which was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s most successful nameplates. Body styles include coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. Super Sport versions were produced through the … Read more
Chevy Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Truck Design More than one hundred years ago, Chevrolet introduced the 1918 One-Ton, setting the stage for a century of iconic trucks. To commemorate this milestone, the brand is looking back on 10 of the most iconic designs in Chevy truck history. While Chevrolet truck design has changed radically … Read more
Historic Bugatti cars continue to rise in value. Five automotive masterpieces from Molsheim were the five most valuable vehicles sold at auction internationally in 2020. Despite the pandemic, historic Bugattis broke records at the auction houses Bonhams and Gooding & Company: never before have the five most expensive cars sold at auction been produced by … Read more