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May 28, 2026

Benz out to gather special fleet for S celebration

May 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Benz out to gather special fleet for S celebration

Six-day run for Benz fleet will contribute to international festivity.

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May 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
S-Class, Gottlieb Daimler, 140 Years, 140 Places, Mercedes Benz NZ
May 22, 2026

AMG’s super-feral EV hits the road in style

May 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
AMG’s super-feral EV hits the road in style

The big international reveal of the AMG GT 63 GT coupe in Los Angeles was a Hollywood-style blockbuster.

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May 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
AMG-GT Coupe, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Brad Pitt, George Russell, Yasa
April 23, 2026

EQS off NZ Benz menu, what of BMW rival?

April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EQS off NZ Benz menu, what of BMW rival?

Status of Mercedes’ plush sedan and sports utility clarified in wake of limo’s recent update.

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April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Mercedes Benz
EQS, i7, Mercedes Benz NZ, BMW NZ, electric, 2023, registrations, 4Matic, xDrive60
April 21, 2026

Now you C it … in electric

April 21, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Now you C it … in electric

Mercedes’ core sedan has begun its battery-enabled journey.

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April 21, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class, C400 4Matic, electric, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLC, i3, range, 800v, 400v, MB.EA
April 16, 2026

EQS update brings more tech, better range

April 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EQS update brings more tech, better range

The premium electric experience behind the three-pointed star emblem has longer legs, faster charging and a steer-by-wire option.

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April 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
EQS, limosine, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQS AMG 53, EQS 450 4Matic, WLTP, NEDC
April 01, 2026

Extra sizzle, more stars for updated GLE and GLS

April 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Extra sizzle, more stars for updated GLE and GLS

Benz’s big family wagons have undergone a major refresh.

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April 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLE, GLE SUV, GLE Coupe, GLS, AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ, hybrid, PHEV, diesel, Superscreen
March 16, 2026

Breakthrough Benz not a star act

March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Breakthrough Benz not a star act

Mercedes’ new battery-wed VLE could open new doors - but if it comes, it won’t be seen in Benz car dealerships.

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March 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
VLE, Electric, Mercedes Benz NZ, Keith Andrews Group, EQV, WLTP, VAN.EA
December 09, 2025

More space, lots of stars for GLB

December 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
More space, lots of stars for GLB

Electric involvement is now total for Germany’s car-based compact family bus.

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December 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLB, EQB, Mercedes Benz, MBUX, Superscreen, CLA, GLC, hybrid, 800v, DC, GLB 250, GLB 350
December 04, 2025

Hard goes soft: G-Class cabrio confirmed

December 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hard goes soft: G-Class cabrio confirmed

The bigfoot of the Mercedes’ passenger fleet is opening up to its fans.

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December 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G-Class, cabriolet, Maybach, Landaulet, V12, V8, Sweden, Austria, Graz
September 08, 2025

NZ-bound electric GLC revealed at last

September 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound electric GLC revealed at last

Smarter, sharper and coming out strong.

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September 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC EQ, Ponton Mercedes, Gordon Wagener, GLC with EQ Technology
September 04, 2025

Current and new GLC set to sell side-by-side?

September 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Current and new GLC set to sell side-by-side?

Mercedes’ regional announcement of a PHEV edition of the current car curiously precedes imminent international unveiling of all-electric successor.

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September 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, GLC with EQ Technology, GLC 350 e, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, PHEV, EQE, EQS, G 580
September 03, 2025

G-Class back in black

September 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
G-Class back in black

Compression ignition has restored to Benz’s bulk buy, the G-Class. Call it Captain Sensible.

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September 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G-wagen, G-Class, Gelanderwagon, Mercedes Benz NZ, G580, G63, AMG, G450 d
August 01, 2025

A-Class set to linger longer?

August 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
A-Class set to linger longer?

National comment and thought from Europe supports thought Mercedes’ entry car’s life expectancy has extended.

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August 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
A-Class, Mercedes Benz NZ, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA, GLB, MMA
July 29, 2025

Mercedes’ A game into final innings

July 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes’ A game into final innings

Hatch enters 'special edition’ phase; CLA speculation grows.

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July 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
CLA, A-Class, Special Edition, GLA, GLB, Electric, hybrid, Mercedes Benz NZ
July 01, 2025

AMG’s future electric halo model in NZ crash?

July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
AMG’s future electric halo model in NZ crash?

Mercedes’ performance sub-brand is readying the GT XX for release in 2026 and the firm was running a NZ programme when incident occurred.  

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July 01, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
AMG GT XX, concept, design study, Crown Range Road, Snow Farm, Foerderung, Subaru, Queenstown, Wanaka
April 10, 2025

Say R: Limited edition GLC 43 lands

April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Say R: Limited edition GLC 43 lands

Mercedes’ medium-sized family wagon merits some sporty bits.

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April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
GLC 43, Mercedes Benz NZ, Coupe, wagon, AMG
March 14, 2025

Fast but frugal claims for CLA

March 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fast but frugal claims for CLA

Crucial new Benz electric expected here early to mid 2026 designed to set premium sector pace.

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March 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
CLA, B-Class, A-Class, GLB, EQ Technology, WLTP, EQXX, MMA, Hypervision, Mercedes Modular Architecture
March 10, 2025

Electric GLC snapped frozen

March 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Electric GLC snapped frozen

Benz has shared images of the vital EQC  replacement undergoing sign-off testing in Scandinavia.

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March 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC, EQC, Arjeplod, testing, Mercedes Benz, EQ
June 13, 2024

Maybach EQS - adding plush plus to big SUV

June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Maybach EQS  - adding plush plus to big SUV

An electric Benz to win the potentially chauffeured affections of landed gentry and oligarchs has landed.

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June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
Maybach, EQS SUV, EQS AMG 53, Mercedes Benz NZ, Wilhelm Maybach
May 07, 2024

E Class now down to single choice

May 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
E Class now down to single choice

While E53 seems logical, for now the E300 keeps passenger car lineage going.

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May 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E300, Mercedes Benz NZ, E53 AMG
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