Mercedes is celebrating a century of Maybach this week, and while that’s not exactly newsworthy, one little detail caught our attention. An image of the latest extra-long S-Class accompanies the press release talking about 100 years of luxobarge, showing an elegantly black example along with a reflection of its forbearer – the 1922 Maybach 22/70 HP W3.

Again, that’s not breaking news, but look closer on the front fender of the Z223 (the Maybach S-Class’ codename) and you’ll notice a badge that’s becoming more and more of a rarity.
…
Read more