The thousands of visitors found Beirut Souk’s alleyways ideal for browsing through an impressive car exhibition which was a comparative evolution between the old and new, vividly portraying Mercedes-Benz’s journey throughout the past 125 years from the vintage collector cars to this year’s best model car, the CLS 350 and its state-of-the-art technology.
Taking place over a period of two weeks from September 3-17, the exhibition featured a timeline of vehicles linked to historical milestones. Also on display were this year’s latest car models including the sleek C-class, sexy SLK, sporty C-Class Coupe, and seductive CLS 350.
Innovation has always been the key to success for Mercedes-Benz and will be even more important in the future. As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz is a driving force in its sustained development. In 1886, they invented the motor car and have been re-inventing it ever since. For over a century, they have pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering, creating a succession of truly iconic vehicles.