This video is from the Classic division of Mercedes-Benz where, among other things, the carmaker tells of its long and storied racing history. It's called "Magical Moments" and recaps events from its glory days and features some of the Silver Arrows' greatest drivers. "Magical moments. The hour of the Silver Arrows" is available on www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/store as DVD box … [Read more...] about Magical moments with the silver arrows racers
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New Mercedes-Benz GLK to go global
The current Mercedes-Benz GLK hasn’t been available for right-hand drive markets, but that will change with the second-generation SUV model, seen here under camouflage. The new GLK will be larger than the model it replaces in order to make room for the smaller Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new dimensions mean the GLK will better match rivals such as the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in terms of … [Read more...] about New Mercedes-Benz GLK to go global
Auction car linked to woman who foiled Hitler’s grand plan
A 1953 Austin-Healy 100, once rallied by the only person to win an Olympic Games gold medal for motoring, is expected to fetch around $NZ250,000 when it goes up for auction in London. The two-seater (above) is the 16th of 20 hand-built, pre-production Austin-Healey 100s, all with aluminium bodies and seats. It was rallied in the UK and Europe in the 1950s by famous British … [Read more...] about Auction car linked to woman who foiled Hitler’s grand plan
New WRX sedan handles ‘like it’s on rails’
Subaru has unveiled the fourth-generation Impreza WRX at the Los Angeles motor show, under a spotlight that also shone on a concept of the new Legacy sedan. The WRX will go on sale in New Zealand in April, followed a few months later by the go-faster STi variant. The sedan-only WRX uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre boxer engine in place of the 2.5-litre unit in the current … [Read more...] about New WRX sedan handles ‘like it’s on rails’
Guessing game over Mercedes-Benz engines
There is debate about what’s under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, the car that will replace the CL-Class. Those who have spied it testing at the Nurburgring reckon it’s using a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8, despite reports the engine is to be shelved. Others say it’s a V12, a detuned version of the 6.0-litre twin-turbo 465kW/1000Nm unit Benz has confirmed will go … [Read more...] about Guessing game over Mercedes-Benz engines