Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch the E-Class range in New Zealand – but it hasn’t yet decided on one special variant, the so-called All Terrain station wagon. The rival to the Audi A6 Allroad will be unveiled at the Paris motor show in October. Production has been confirmed for left-hand-drive markets, although Benz North America has ruled it out. It is still not … [Read more...] about Benz NZ weighs up E-Class wagon rival to Audi A6 Allroad
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Video below: Rally ace blitzes Isle of Man TT time in Subaru WRX STi
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Crash test bonus: Mazda MX-5 best-ever for pedestrian safety
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