The journey of the automobile began 140 years ago with a single patent, and today, that journey reaches its most exhilarating chapter yet. Zohari Cars is reporting live from ModaMiami 2026, where Mercedes-Benz is celebrating "140 Years of Innovation." In a spectacular display centered at the Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, the brand is bridging the gap between the very first motorized carriage and the high-tech, Formula 1-powered hypercars of tomorrow.

Living History: The Patent-Motorwagen

The star of the show is the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the world’s first automobile. Attendees at ModaMiami will have the rare opportunity to see this birth certificate of the automobile in motion, as it leads a section of the "Moda Classic" drive on February 27. This historic machine, which forever changed human mobility, is being showcased alongside a rare 1905 "American Mercedes"—a vehicle that symbolizes the century-long bond between the brand and the United States.

The Ultimate Performance: Mercedes-AMG ONE

From the delicate lines of the Motorwagen to the brutal efficiency of the Mercedes-AMG ONE, the evolution of the Three-Pointed Star is on full display. The ONE hypercar brings genuine Formula 1 technology to the road, featuring a 1.6-liter V6 hybrid turbo engine and four electric motors producing a combined 1,048 hp. With only 275 units ever built, this customer vehicle represents the absolute pinnacle of current automotive engineering and active aerodynamics.

Luxury Redefined: MANUFAKTUR & Classic Icons

The display also highlights the brand's commitment to personalization through its MANUFAKTUR program, featuring a 2026 Mercedes-AMG G 63 in stunning Sea Blue Metallic. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Long Beach is showcasing perfectly restored legends like the 1955 300 SL "Gullwing" and the 1961 300 d, the favorite of world leaders. Whether it's the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II racing legend or the future-facing all-new CLA, Mercedes-Benz continues to prove that heritage is the foundation of innovation.

Stay tuned to Zohari Cars as we follow the "140 Years. 140 Places" transcontinental journey which continues through October 2026. For fans of speed, power, and noiseless running, there is simply no better place to be than Miami this weekend.