The 2024 edition of Dakar has kicked off in the deserts of Saudia Arabia. Here's a look at some of the more left field entries for this year.

Automotive photographer James Lipman showcases the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe.

Jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

A long update on the multitude of projects on the go---and being planned---at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage.

Don't miss the previous installment from earlier in the year.

Switzerland has no active race circuits. Motorsport was effectively banned after the tragic 1955 Le Mans 24hr race, with one exception: hillclimbs.

Watch as Daniel Müller gives his historic rally spec Gullwing a belting along the narrow and winding 7.8km road from Langwies to Arosa for the 2012 International Hillclimb Arosa Classic Car event.

Rare to see such a classic motor being driven on the limit.

Whatever you do, stick around for the action at the 2:20 and 4:30 marks.

The man behind the wheel of the F1 Safety Car since 2000 introduces his new steed, the 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S.

Bonus: Four and a half minutes of natural sound footage of the GT S and C63 S Estate Medical Car counterpart.

A 20 minute round up of the various projects underway in Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage.

One of two 1968 Mercedes-Benz (O317) Renntransporters with bodywork by Schenk Company used by the Porsche factory team right through to the mid-Eighties "Rothmans" era.

We've never seen one of these on the roads in Australia and had frankly forgotten that they even built these in RHD. A very rare beast.

Located somewhere in Victoria, Australia. Listed on Carsales for $499,990.

An update on the development of Mercedes-AMG's successor to the SLS, the Mercedes-AMG GT.

Speaking of rare motors, this is one of only two W202 C43 estates delivered in Australia. Offered by a friend of Always Garaged in unmolested original condition.

Located in Bentleigh, VIC. Listed on Carsales for $37,500.

Chris Harris bids farewell to the Mercedes-AMG M156 V8 engine by ragging a C63 Edition 507 estate around the track like only he can.

Bob Sirna has taken his 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL to the salt-flats of Bonneville every year for the past 12 years.

A profile by Petrolicious.

Can't get enough of ICON's work.

Ian Minards, Aston Martin Product Development Director:

"Working with Mercedes-AMG in this way while, of course, remaining independent and preserving the unique character and style of Aston Martin that has been the mainstay of the company throughout its 100-year history, points to a very bright future for the company as it starts its second century in business."

So thumping AMG V8 and V12 engines in next-gen Astons? Looks like someone's birthday wish came true.

Much anticipated match-up between two new premium hot hatches, care of Chris Harris for /DRIVE.