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
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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
Ford drops Kuga SUV name in favour of old favourite Escape
Ford New Zealand has dropped the Kuga nameplate and replaced it with Escape, a change that means the moniker of every Blue Oval SUV in this part of the world will eventually begin with an ‘E’. The Escape lands here in December to join the smaller Ecosport and larger Everest. The Edge arrives early in 2018 to replace the Territory. The switch to ‘E’ names is not altogether a … [Read more...] about Ford drops Kuga SUV name in favour of old favourite Escape