Mercedes rethinks its names: new Merc badges explained

At Mercedes, the naming of new models is often trickier than the technology these vehicles convey. Under the current badging hierarchy, most mainstream models use familiar one-letter names like S-class or G-Wagen. So far, so logical.

Legends of the Autobahn at Monterey 2013

To prove that there really is something for everyone in Monterey Historics week, on the same day that Concorso Italiano takes place, and The Quail, there’s a further gathering that focuses on Teutonic machinery – Legends of the Autobahn. Now in its fifth year and run by the BMW Car Club of America, Legends of the Autobahn sees the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Porsche Club of America and Audi Club North America teaming up to produce a show that’s more intimate than most other parts of the Monterey Historics week – but no less absorbing.

Mitsubishi Evo X (2007): first official pictures

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 26 April 2007 10:02 Mitsubishi Evo X: haven't we seen this before? After years of concept cars and teasers, Mitsubishi today finally showed the production version of the new Evo X. This is a company that just loves to drip-feed information - and even this car is called an 'exterior design study'.