Mercedes-Benz's Vision V Concept Proved Minivans Aren't Lame Anymore, Even if It's Ugly

If any of you have read my stuff before, you'll know I have a habit of defending vehicles that other people laugh at. But I won't even attempt to call the Mercedes-Benz Vision V concept minivan a looker. Seriously, that pseudo gaping maw of an LED front grille arrangement looks like it has an event horizon. They should get NASA and the ESA to investigate. But before you start giggling, ponder for a second that it might not all be about looks this time. (continue reading...)