Porsche 959 – The Legendary Super Sports Car
Porsche 959 is a legendary supercar. It blends rally-bred performance with groundbreaking technology. It reshaped automotive engineering.
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World’s Oldest Aston Martin Coming To Concours Of Elegance During Its Centenary Year
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, will host the oldest surviving Aston Martin during its 2021 event at Hampton Court Palace this September. Aston Martin ‘A3’ was the third car ever built by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, and was extensively driven by the founders. This year, it celebrates its centenary. … Read more
Lamborghini Countach LP 500 – 50 Years Since The Birth Of A Legend
Exactly 50 years ago at the Geneva Motor Show, the undisputed star of the event was introduced: the Lamborghini Countach LP 500 in yellow. At ten o’clock in the morning in the exhibition space of Carrozzeria Bertone, this prototype made its first public appearance. Its unveil was so successful that the company raced against time … Read more
The Mercedes-Benz Vito (V-Class) – A Reliable Partner For 25 Years
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
Mercedes-Benz 170 V – Multifaceted Qualities Make The Car A Sales Success
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
History Of Mercedes Benz C-Class – Multifaceted Model For Success
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
Hiroshi Tamura, Chief Nissan Specialist Explains why Fairlady Z Is So Special and Unique
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
60 Years Of The World’s Most Beautiful Car Celebrated At E-Type UK
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
Lamborghini Urraco – Innovation Turns 50
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: A Timeless V12 Grand Touring Legend
Ferrari 275 series stands as a testament to V12 grand touring innovation, blending aggressive design with pioneering engineering.