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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
March 27, 2025

Hammer time for Dotcom’s ‘other’ AMG hottie

March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hammer time for Dotcom’s ‘other’ AMG hottie

Last year it was the cabriolet. Now the more race car-representative Coupe twin is up for auction.

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March 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
CLK, Kim Dotcom, Webb's, auction, DTM, Bernd Schneider
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
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
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
March 12, 2024

Hotrod GLC pair unleashed for NZ

March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Hotrod GLC pair unleashed for NZ

It’s four to the fore, as per the C43 sedan and a price rise to boot.

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March 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
AMG, Mercedes AMG
GLC43, four-cylinder, F1, A45 S, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell
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
September 27, 2023

Hybrid hammers - AMG GLCs on phwoar footing

September 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid hammers - AMG GLCs on phwoar footing

Fewer cylinders, a lot more grunt. It’s all about changing times.

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September 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
GLC, Mercedes Benz NZ, hybrid, PHEV, GLC 63, GLC 43
August 24, 2023

EQE sports utility line-up announced

August 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EQE sports utility line-up announced

Slight premium, less punch at top level but more room and practicality compared to sedans.

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August 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
EQE SUV, EQE, Mercedes Benz NZ
July 19, 2023

AMG-sorted GLC performance editions reveal

July 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
AMG-sorted GLC performance editions reveal

Hotshots compensate for cylinder count reduction with extra grunt.

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July 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG
GLC, GLC 63, GLC 43, AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ
June 21, 2023

EQC out, GLC avoids electric to accomodate new-era EQE wagon

June 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EQC out, GLC avoids electric to accomodate new-era EQE wagon

EQE SUV launch strategy will cull EQC to avoid unnecessary product complexity and improve battery car drive.

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June 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
EQ SUV, EQ, Stamoulis, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLC, PHEV
April 05, 2023

GLS goes to electric involvement

April 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
GLS goes to electric involvement

The biggest lugger in Benz’s sports utility suite has been refreshed, with a 48 volt hybrid system among gains.

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April 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
GLS, sports utility, mild hybrid, Mercedes Benz NZ
February 23, 2023

Electric ‘E’ lands in NZ

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric ‘E’ lands in NZ

Three versions of EQE to bolster Benz’ battery-pure push.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
EQE, EQS, electric, AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ
February 01, 2023

Significant tweaks for GLE

February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Significant tweaks for GLE

A mid-life freshen for Mercedes’ popular sports utility lends visual, technical change to Coupe and wagon editions.

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February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz, Mercedes AMG
GLE, PHEV, hybrid, AMG 53
December 07, 2022

Super S-Class steers clear of NZ

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Super S-Class steers clear of NZ

Overseas’ travel is required to experience the appeal of 1430Nm of torque.

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December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, Mercedes Benz
S-Class, S63, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQS AMG 53
November 11, 2022

One king of the Ring

November 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
One king of the Ring

The fastest road-legal production car to lap Germany’s infamous Nordschleife. Watch the bonkers video here!

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November 11, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes AMG, AMG
AMG One, Nordschliefe, Nurburgring, Mercedes Benz NZ, record
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