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Do you recall the iconic Mercedes C111? Prepare to be captivated once again as Mercedes pays homage to this legendary prototype in a remarkable way.

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Cast your mind back to the 1970s, a decade that birthed extraordinary concept cars and prototypes that possess a timeless allure even today. Among these gems was the mesmerizing Mercedes C111, adorned in its distinctive golden-orange hue. It was no ordinary car merely meant for display; it was a groundbreaking prototype that allowed Mercedes to embark on a voyage of daring experiments. Fast forward half a century, and Mercedes has unleashed the Vision One-Eleven, a masterpiece that evokes memories of the C111 while embracing an entirely new form. While the shape of the car has transformed, the unmistakable essence of the C111 can be seen in its front and rear design. To our delight, the glorious gullwing doors and eye-catching colour have made a resounding comeback. However, one notable departure from the past is the absence of the iconic pop-up headlights, a subtle lamentable loss. It's worth noting that the C111 was not a singular creation; it existed in various versions, each fl

Could a Suzuki GSX-8R Be in the Works? Exciting News from the Japanese Motorcycle Press!

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  If you're a fan of Suzuki motorcycles, you'll be thrilled to hear the latest buzz from the Japanese motorcycle press. There are whispers that Suzuki might be gearing up to launch a new sports bike based on the GSX-8S. Yes, you read that right! This potential model, which could be called the GSX-8R, has caught the attention of motorcycle enthusiasts and experts alike. Let's backtrack a little and talk about the Suzuki GSX-8S and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. These two models were introduced by Suzuki last year, marking a significant milestone for the brand. They represented a new engine platform and chassis, signaling Suzuki's commitment to innovation and advancement. Now, everyone's focus has shifted to the parallel-twin platform used in the GSX-8S. Many believe that Suzuki has something exciting in store for this platform. In fact, Young Machine, a well-connected source in the motorcycle world, has hinted that Suzuki might be working on a new sports bike based on the GSX

120 years of history with great models and many innovations

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June 16, 1903, is a date marked in red on the calendar of the automotive industry. On that day, Henry Ford founded the company that bears his name in Dearborn, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, and wrote some of the major chapters in the history of four-wheel vehicles: a protagonist of significant economic, financial, commercial, and sporting achievements, Ford has reached the peak of success, albeit with some significant setbacks along the way. The successes. The Blue Oval will be remembered for adopting innovative production processes centred around the assembly line and a work organization that has since shaped a large part of the modern Western industry: Fordism. It is on these foundations that the Model T was born, the car that initiated the democratization of automobiles and the subsequent mass motorization. However, it is the post-World War II period that brings the greatest glory to the Blue Oval: we are talking about the time when Dearborn, after the failed collaboration agreemen