Mercedes-Benz will set a new standard for go-faster four-door performance when the latest AMG version of its E-Class sedan arrives in New Zealand around August next year. The E 63 and E 63 S have been revealed days out from their official launch at the Los Angeles motor show. Both models get AMG’s 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system, which for the first time offers fully variable … [Read more...] about Mercedes-AMG delivers its fastest four-door sedan
When a Holden Commodore is not a Holden Commodore
The origins of the Holden Commodore will have come full circle when the new model arrives early in 2018 to replace the tried-and-trusted Australian hero. The next-generation Commodore is based on the German-built Opel Insignia – the first Commodore of 1978 was based on an Opel sedan, too, called the Opel Rekord. It would replace the bigger Kingswood. The oil price shocks of … [Read more...] about When a Holden Commodore is not a Holden Commodore
X-Class ute ‘closes gap in Mercedes-Benz portfolio’
The X-Class Mercedes-Benz ute will offer V6 power and permanent four-wheel-drive with two locking differentials and a low-range gearbox when it lands in New Zealand early in 2018. The premium German company revealed the concept X-Class in Sweden overnight, calling it the world’s ‘first premium pick-up truck’ by capitalising on the fact its premium rivals, BMW, Audi, Lexus, … [Read more...] about X-Class ute ‘closes gap in Mercedes-Benz portfolio’
Hydrogen Honda good for 600km range between refiills
Welcome to Tomorrowland and the new zero emissions road warrior, a hydrogen-powered Honda sedan with a potential range of 600km, the most from any of the electric vehicles on the market. It’s called the Clarity and it can travel a claimed 100km further on a full charge than its nearest clean-burning rivals, the battery-powered Tesla Model S P100D and the hydrogen-powered … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Honda good for 600km range between refiills
Chev Camaro ZL1 lights up the Nurburgring
They used to say that American cars could only go fast in a straight line. That’s old hat now, made even older by performances such as that recorded by the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It blitzed a lap of Germany’s Nurburgring the other day in 7:29.60 – or only two seconds outside the 7:27.88 the lot lighter BMW M4 GTS set down on the 21km circuit last year. What stands out in … [Read more...] about Chev Camaro ZL1 lights up the Nurburgring