German Cars

Introduction to automotive pioneers such as Benz and Daimler. Iconic models such as the VW Beetle, Porsche 911 and Mercedes 300 SL. New challenges in electrification with the VW ID.3 and the BMW XM. The influence of German cars on global automotive trends. The new title in a series of coffee table books about Cars: previous titles in catalog ＂Italian Cars＂, ＂Porsche＂, ＂Ferrari＂.

Explore the stories lying behind iconic German cars and appreciate the way German engineering revolutionized the world of motoring. This photography book offers a fascinating journey through the history, innovation and design of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen, from their origins to the latest electric and hybrid models.

Peter Ruch, former editor-in-chief of the important Swiss magazine Automobil Revue, endows this project with his extensive knowledge and passion for cars. For many years, he has been a relevant member of the international jury of ＂Cars of the Year＂.

He is a journalist. His passion for motors began when he was a little boy. He started his professional career with the editing teams of Auto Oggi, Panoramauto and EVO Italia. He worked for monthly magazines, such as Autotecnica and Ruoteclassiche and for