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Lincoln-Zephyr: The Streamlined V12 That Saved Lincoln in the 1930s
The 1936 Lincoln-Zephyr brought streamlined design and a V12 to a lower price point, saving Lincoln in the Depression and inspiring the Continental.
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Lucid Air: The Electric Luxury Sedan With Record-Breaking Range
The Lucid Air, built in Arizona, set EV range records with an EPA rating over 500 miles. Its history, compact motors, spacious cabin and rivals.
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Maserati Quattroporte: Italy's Four-Door Grand Tourer Since 1963
The Maserati Quattroporte ('four doors') launched in 1963 as one of the fastest sedans in the world. Its generations, Italian state-car role and legacy.
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Maybach 57 and 62: The Ambitious 2002 Revival of the Maybach Brand
In 2002 DaimlerChrysler revived Maybach with the 57 and 62, launched in New York via the QE2. Why the ultra-luxury brand struggled and what came next.
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Maybach Zeppelin DS8: Germany's Great V12 Luxury Car of the 1930s
The Maybach Zeppelin DS8 was one of the grandest cars of the 1930s, with an 8-litre V12 and a name borrowed from the airships Maybach engines powered.
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: The 1954 Supercar That Debuted in New York
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing debuted in New York in 1954. Why it had gullwing doors, its racing origins and fuel-injection first.
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Mercedes-Benz 600 'Grosser': The Limousine of Popes, Presidents and Rock Stars
The 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 was the world's most advanced limousine, with hydraulic everything and a 6.3-litre V8. Its history, Pullman versions and owners.
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Mercedes-AMG History: From a Two-Man Workshop to Mercedes' Performance Brand
AMG began in 1967 as a small tuning shop founded by Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. The 'Red Pig', 'one man, one engine' and today's AMG.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS: The Electric S-Class Explained
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the brand's electric flagship sedan, with record-low drag, the Hyperscreen and long range. How it compares to the S-Class.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class History: From Military Vehicle to Luxury Icon
How the Mercedes-Benz G-Class went from a 1979 military off-roader built in Graz, Austria, to a luxury status symbol, AMG G 63 and the electric G 580.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS: The 'S-Class of SUVs' Explained
The Mercedes-Benz GLS, built in Alabama, is Mercedes' three-row flagship SUV. Its history from the GL, engines, seating and how it compares with an Escalade.
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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600: The Luxury SUV Built for the Back Seat
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 turns a three-row SUV into a four-seat lounge with reclining rear seats, a champagne fridge and a 'Maybach' drive mode.
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: What Makes It Different from a Regular S-Class
How the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class differs from a regular S-Class: longer wheelbase, reclining executive seats, V12 option, two-tone paint and quieter cabin.
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class: The Chauffeur Van of Europe and Asia
Why the Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the go-to chauffeur van at European and Asian airports and hotels, its history, the U.S. Metris, and how it compares.
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Mercedes-Benz W123: The Indestructible Sedan That Became the World's Taxi
The Mercedes-Benz W123 (1976–1986) sold about 2.7 million cars and became a taxi legend from Germany to Morocco. Why it was so durable.
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Porsche Cayenne History: The SUV That Saved Porsche
The 2002 Porsche Cayenne horrified purists and saved Porsche's finances. Its origins with the VW Touareg, its generations and the electric Cayenne.
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Porsche Panamera: Porsche's Four-Door Sports Sedan Explained
The Porsche Panamera brought 911-style performance to a four-door luxury car in 2009. Its generations, hybrids and how it compares as a rear-seat car.
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Porsche Taycan: The 800-Volt Electric Porsche Explained
The 2019 Porsche Taycan was Porsche's first electric car and the first production car with an 800-volt system. Its tech, versions and why it matters.
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Range Rover History: From the 1970 Original to Today's Luxury Icon
The 1970 Range Rover invented the luxury off-roader. Every generation from the Classic to the L460, the royal connection, and the electric future.
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Range Rover SV: What the Most Luxurious Range Rover Adds
Range Rover SV is Land Rover's ultra-luxury tier: bespoke finishes, ceramic details and a four-seat SV Signature Suite. What it adds and who it's for.
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