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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 29, 2025

Tech heavy approach key to record run

August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tech heavy approach key to record run

Mercedes’ unpacks the massive prep that went into its electric car long distance driving feat earlier this week.

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August 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
Nardo, Concept AMG GT XX, electric, Affalterbach, Mercedes Benz NZ, Italy, Brixworth
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
May 16, 2025

Six-shooter plug-in hybrid E-Class arrives

May 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Six-shooter plug-in hybrid E-Class arrives

It has the stonk of the old AMG E 63, but aims for fuel sipping sainthood.

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May 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
E 53, PHEV, Mercedes Benz NZ, Melbourne, E 63 S
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
April 10, 2025

Number’s up: C63 to ditch high-tech four for inline six

April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Number’s up: C63 to ditch high-tech four for inline six

The engine that lent a new level of oomph and eco-cred to Mercedes’ top choice AMG has failed to cut it with enthusiasts.

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April 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
C63, Mercedes Benz NZ, M139, M177, GLC 63
February 28, 2025

CLE begins AMG journey

February 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
CLE begins AMG journey

Six-cylinder ’53’ seems ultimately set to be joined by a V8 ’63’.

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February 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
AMG53, CLE, Mercedes Benz NZ, Coupe, CLE200, CLE300
February 14, 2025

Pump action: After five years' at top, electric is elbowed in COTY

February 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Pump action: After five years' at top, electric is elbowed in COTY

Having gone to battery-wed product for five successive years, the national car of the year has reverted to fossil fuelled favouritism with the Mercedes E-Class being the 2024 pick.

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February 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
NZ Car of the Year, NZ COTY, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Mercedes Benz NZ, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Robert Barry, Joerg Schmidt
December 10, 2024

AMG Purespeed: Heritage complete with helmet

December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
AMG Purespeed: Heritage complete with helmet

A radical variation on the SL 63 incorporating direct references to the world of Formula 1 racing and a past motorsport glory. Why not?

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December 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
Purespeed, SL 63, Mercedes Benz NZ, Abu Dhabi, V8
July 12, 2024

There you R - C43 special announced

July 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
There you R - C43 special announced

Entry AMG C-Class has a special edition enhancement that picks up more sporty bits, but also loses some standard kit to keep price in check.

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July 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
C 43 Edition R, Mercedes Benz NZ, C-Class, C 63, performance
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 17, 2024

GLC 63 takes hot four path as V8 talk rumbles back to life

May 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
GLC 63 takes hot four path as V8 talk rumbles back to life

Now there are two C-Class cars running that new-age four behind the ’63’ badge - but the next one in the family will be a V8.

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May 17, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes AMG
GLC63, Mercedes Benz NZ, C-Class, C 63, CLE 63, PHEV, V8
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
April 26, 2024

Electric G - Benz’s big hitter plugs in

April 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric G - Benz’s big hitter plugs in

Four electric motor, four gearboxes … this gee-whiz off-road battlewagon even goes big with its name. 

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April 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
G580, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQG, electric, G-Class
April 23, 2024

Open-top CLE set to follow just-landed Coupe

April 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Open-top CLE set to follow just-landed Coupe

Suave two-in-one cruiser could also be last fossil-fuelled star car.

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April 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
CLE, Mercedes Benz NZ, E-Class, C-Class, Coupe, Cabriolet
April 19, 2024

E-Class first look points to new direction

April 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
E-Class first look points to new direction

Potential of Mercedes’ medium sedan reducing to just one trim and engine choices is raised by display car.

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April 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class, Mercedes Benz NZ, sedan, E300
December 06, 2023

Performance CLE coupe revealed

December 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Performance CLE coupe revealed

AMG lays hands on Mercedes’ replacement for the C-Class and E-Class coupes.

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December 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
CLE, AMG 53, Mercedes Benz NZ, C-class, E-Class
December 06, 2023

AMG’s most vital phwoar player here

December 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
AMG’s most vital phwoar player here

With its eight-cylinder engine having run its final lap, the C63’s future is now reliant on an electric-assisted four-pot.

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December 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
C63, Mercedes Benz NZ, V8, PHEV, four-cylinder
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