From food to fashion to literature the "Deconstructed" trend seems to have penetrated nearly every industry out there. Highly controversial among artists worldwide, it involves breaking things down to their basic elements, often skipping any formal structure. Until just recently, however, it hadn't made its unmistakable mark on the auto industry. Not until, a deconstructed 2010 GP Petronas F1 went on display at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, UK.

The display itself was arranged by…

There are two large sports cars that meet both criteria, in safety and speeds, and are named Top Safety Picks by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coup and Sedan.

To earn such recognition from the IIHS, vehicles must prove their superiority by passing a series of rigorous high-speed crash assessments. These include: evaluations to the front, sides, and rear; a roof strength test; and scrutiny of seat/head restraints. The 2011?