Tag: Mercedes

Vintage Mercedes Prototypes

Three old Benz concepts that we wish saw the light of day

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As a recent guest at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, I fostered a new understanding and appreciation for the brand and its history. Inventors of the automobile, Daimler is constantly innovating and exploring new solutions for safety, comfort and performance. During the tour there were three prototypes that really caught my eye. An evolution of the iconic 300 SL gullwing, this 1955 300 SLR hardtop …

The New York International Auto Show 2011: Concept Cars

Six designs from the 2011 NY Auto Show we'd love to see in production

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Concept cars serve two purposes: To create an allure and desire for a brand and to explore style and technology innovations that influence a maker’s range of cars in a more accessible time frame. Most of these cars had their debut at other recent shows, but all are alluring and insightful in how they will influence upcoming models. Saab’s PhoeniX combines a sleek sports body …