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Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.

Putting On The Pressure, One Hundred Years Ago: The First Mercedes Compressor Cars At The DAA 1921

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More charge-air pressure meant better performance: one hundred years ago, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) presented the first two production-ready Mercedes passenger cars with engines fitted with a switchable Roots supercharger. These Mercedes 6/25 hp and 10/40 hp models made their debut at the first German Motor Show after the First World War, which was held from 23 September to 2 October … Read more

The Mazda RX-7: Where It All Began

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30 Years | Mazda X Bose – The Beginning: Mazda RX-7

1991 marked the start of a technology partnership that would span three decades so far and numerous car models. Since Mazda and Bose first started working together on the third-generation Mazda RX-7 thirty years ago, the two companies have continued to collaborate on innovative premium sound solutions that contribute to a superior driving experience. Put … Read more

Legendary 1955 Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows

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Legendary 1955 Silver Arrows at Goodwood Revival

Two Silver Arrows from the Mercedes-Benz Classic collection will be showcased at the Goodwood Revival in honour of British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss, who passed away in April 2020. The 300 SLR (W 196 S) is the Brit’s most famous racing car. Boasting starting number “722”, the team consisting of Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won the … Read more

The Genius Of Ettore Bugatti

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With cutting-edge hyper sports cars, some of the world’s most successful racing cars and approximately 1,000 patents to his name, Ettore Bugatti established the Bugatti brand’s relentless quest for perfection through innovation, defying the norm at every turn. It’s an ethos that endures to this day and into an all-new era for Bugatti. It was … Read more

A Legend Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary: Four Generations Of The Brand’s Bestseller, The Škoda Octavia

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ŠKODA AUTO embarked on a new era on 3 September 1996. In Mladá Boleslav, one of the most modern car plants in Europe went into operation, while series production of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA, the brand’s most important new model, began there at the same time. Since then, around 7 million units of the four contemporary … Read more

Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 189) – Konrad Adenauer’s Last Official Car At The Mercedes-Benz Museum

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Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 189) – Konrad Adenauer’s Last Official Car At The Mercedes-Benz Museum

Close-Up – the name of the Mercedes-Benz Museum’s series says it all. Each part focusses on a vehicle, exhibit or architectural and design element – highlighting details and sharing background information as well as exciting and stunning facts. With 160 vehicles and 1,500 exhibits, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is a vast source of stories and histories. In … Read more

The Rarest Cars In The World

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Concours Of Elegance 2021 – The Rarest Cars In The World

Established in 2012 to bring together the world’s rarest cars, the Concours of Elegance 2021 is once again set to gather the finest line-up of vehicles on display in the UK this year.  With just two weeks to go until the event opens to the public on Friday 3rd September, the full list of cars … Read more

Lamborghini: Records From The Past That You Might Not Know About

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Throughout Automobili Lamborghini’s history there have been numerous records and firsts that have made the House of Sant’Agata Bolognese a paragon of excellence and innovation in the automotive world. Here are five of them that you might not have known about: 1.            Marzal: the car with the most glass surface area: 4.5 square meters Developed … Read more

70 Years Of PEUGEOT Estate Cars

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A couple of weeks ago, the PEUGEOT brand presented the brand new PEUGEOT 308 SW, a model with it’s own silhouette. It displays his own expressive style, a distinguished profile and a sophisticated back. A very efficient and ultra modern car with all the customer expected assets in the compact estate segment. Less spartan, more … Read more