20 Years Of Modern Driving Pleasure In The Mini
A success that has now lasted two decades: At the beginning of 2001, the production of MINI body parts started in Swindon. And a little later, on 26 April 2001, Read More >>
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25 Years Ago, The Mercedes-Benz SLK Aroused The Interest Of Enthusiasts
Twenty-five years ago, Mercedes-Benz surprised not only roadster fans with its revolutionary concept: thanks to its folding vario-roof, the new SLK (R 170 model series) could transform itself from an open-top Read More >>
Lamborghini Miura SV
The Lamborghini Miura SV, the last evolution of the highly successful P400 project, was officially unveiled in March 1971, on the Lamborghini stand at the Geneva Motor Show. On the Read More >>
100 Years On – Why Mercedes-Maybach Is The Pinnacle Of Luxury And Creative Empowerment?
“To present the best of the best”: that was the ambition voiced by Karl Maybach and his father Wilhelm when they debuted the Maybach 22/70 HP W 3 a century Read More >>
History Of The Legendary Porsche 911
For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and such continuity Read More >>
Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Model Series – The Fascinating History Of The SL Sports Car
Fifty years ago, in April 1971, Mercedes-Benz initiated a new chapter in the fascinating history of the SL sports car: the 350 SL was the brand’s first SL with a V8 engine Read More >>
London Concours 2021 To Host Display Of Iconic British Designs
The London Concours will have a class entirely dedicated to Iconic British Designs, as well as the Brits behind them. The curated collection forms one of three special London Concours Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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’ 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Read More >>
Chevrolet Chevelle – The Supreme Muscle Car Ever
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, Read More >>
More Than 100 Years Of Iconic Chevrolet Trucks
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 Read More >>
Bugatti Heritage – Classic Bugatti Cars Achieved Record Results At Auctions In 2020
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 Read More >>