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February 26, 2025

Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug

February 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz G580 EQ Technology first drive: Mud with a plug

Is Benz’s mightiest image-building machine a more thrill-inducing G-spot with a plug than when wed to a pump? We get the dirt.

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February 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G580, EQ Technology, Mercedes Benz NZ, Boomrock, G-wagen, electric, AMG G63
April 17, 2024

First drive Mercedes-AMG C63: Star power at four footing

April 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
First drive Mercedes-AMG C63: Star power at four footing

Talk about a test of faith … when everything about this famous stomper sedan has changed, what chance does it have? Short answer: Plenty.

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April 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
C63, four cylinder, Mercedes Benz NZ, AMG, M139
September 14, 2023

Mercedes EQE SUV/EQS SUV first drive: Going large - and extra-large - on luxury

September 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes EQE SUV/EQS SUV first drive: Going large - and extra-large - on luxury

Mercedes’ most powerful and affluent electric passenger choices now represent at a higher level. 

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September 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
EQE, EQS, EQE SUV, EQS SUV, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, EV, MBUX, Hyperscreen
June 29, 2023

Mercedes GLC300 first drive: For now, a lone star

June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes GLC300 first drive: For now, a lone star

It’s a second generation bringing a second helping of a single dish.

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June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLC300, AMG 43, AMG 63
February 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz C200, C300 first drive: Downsized and moving up

February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz C200, C300 first drive: Downsized and moving up

Now we are four: The volume-chasing 1.5 and 2.0-litre editions of the W206 C-Class sedan range are first on the local scene.

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February 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class, W206, Mercedes Benz NZ, C200, C300
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