Before today’s C63, AMG used its racing underdog status to transform Mercedes-Benzes into supercar-beating saloons. The 1980s saw AMG transform Mercedes sedans into powerful, exclusive status symbols.

The verdict: Like Las Vegas incarnate, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV is awkward to look at, cheaply luxurious and more than a little bit gaudy — but it’s also more fun than you expect. Versus the ...

Born in 1979 as a rugged military vehicle, it has now evolved into the most popular luxury SUV in the world. Everyone from Hollywood stars to technology entrepreneurs drive this car. Its design has ...