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The AAVision, the Forefather of Modern Mercedes-Benz SUVs, Turns 25 This Month 8 Jan 2021, 8:55 UTC ·
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Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to off-roaders, building the legendary G-Class since 1979, but the growing popularity of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment in North America during the 1980s encouraged the manufacturer to develop one too.
In early 1991, the Stuttgart-based carmaker announced plans to build such a vehicle through a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors.
Using the Montero/Pajero platform as a base, they intended to develop a model that would be sold both as a Mercedes-Benz and as a Mitsubishi, but it all got canceled a year later with the companies citing
Crossovers dominate Mercedes’ lineup as the brand offers seven different models ranging from the entry-level GLA to the ultra-luxurious Maybach GLS.
Of course, the company had to start somewhere and that story begins in the early 1990’s. While Mercedes has offered the G-Class since 1979, executives saw the potential for a more comfortable off-road vehicle closely related to their cars.
The “key aspects” were pinned down in 1993 and work began on what would become one of the first luxury crossovers. Three years later, at the 1996 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mercedes unveiled their creation in the form of the AAVision concept.
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The 2018 North American International Auto Show is just weeks away, and the show has officially revealed its press conference schedule, pending any changes. And right now, General Motors’ brands do not have a single thing scheduled.
Rather, Chevrolet is listed for an offsite media event on January 13. We expect Chevrolet will fully reveal the 2019 Silverado at this event after the pickup’s surprise debut at the Texas Motor Speedway this past Saturday. However, just because GM hasn’t listed any other brand doesn’t mean more offsite events won’t take place.
Events outside of the auto show circuit have become more commonplace to control the news cycle, rather than compete with other debuts for coverage. Remember, GM didn’t have a scheduled debut for the 2017 LA Auto Show, but the 2019 C7 Corvette ZR1 showed up anyway.
NACTOY to Announce Winners During January 11 Virtual Event
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DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Award™ winners will be announced at 11 a.m. EST Monday, January 11 during a virtual event with representatives from winning automakers.
NACTOY officers have made the decision to hold the event virtually rather than at Detroit s TCF Center in light of ongoing COVID-19 concerns. There will be a media Q&A period with representatives from the winning automakers. The event will be held in partnership with the North American International Auto Show.