The phrase "motoring icon" refers to a vehicle or person that is widely recognized and celebrated for being significant or influential in the world of automobiles. Full definition
Hailing the G - Class as one of an elite group of motoring icons — alongside the Jeep Wrangler, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang and Mercedes 300 SL — Zetsche said part of their success was down to their styling. (autoexpress.co.uk)
When the light turned green, the tachs turned red; our import companion quickly removed himself from the equation as two American motoring icons reared back on their live axles and tore after the fast - approaching merge zone in a shameless display of society - shattering, testosterone - fueled misbehavior. (speedsportlife.com)
-- Jaguar E-Type V12, Group 44 (1974)-- beauty, speed, and an absolute motoring icon — Panoz Esperante GTR - 1 (1998)-- a»90s GT stalwart — Audi V8 DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters)(1991)-- a DTM legend with 460hp @ 9,500 RPM — Opel Astra TCR (2016)-- Opel's latest 300hp Touring Car monster (digitalchumps.com)