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July 27, 2016

‘All Terrain’ E-Class wagon a NZ possibility

July 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
‘All Terrain’ E-Class wagon a NZ possibility

An elevated E-Class wagon set to rival the Audi A6 Allroad is being considered for NZ introduction.

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July 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class
July 21, 2016

Benz plugs into emergent EV interest

July 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Benz plugs into emergent EV interest

The world’s oldest car brand, which takes pride in being a technology leader, has finally caught up with its rivals in offering electric-assist cars.

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July 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class, S-Class, GLE
June 09, 2016

NZ off the wagon with E-Class?

June 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ off the wagon with E-Class?

Now that it has fully engaged it sports utility programme, is there room in Mercedes’ local lineup for the brand’s largest station wagon? It seems not.

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June 09, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class
June 03, 2016

Entry fee to E-dom a matter of ups and downs

June 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Entry fee to E-dom a matter of ups and downs

The latest styling, engines, technologies and features – the new E-Class arriving next month has it all – and not always for any increase in price.

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June 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class
March 30, 2016

AMG action stations for GLC Coupe

March 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
AMG action stations for GLC Coupe

The GLC Coupe is set to take Mercedes in more than just a fresh SUV styling direction – it’s also apparently set to provide the basis for a very hot performance special.

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March 30, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
GLC
March 22, 2016

Benz NZ powers up PHEV push

March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Benz NZ powers up PHEV push

Previous reluctance to introduce plug-in hybrid Mercedes cars has been reversed – and we’re going to start with everything currently available.

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March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
March 22, 2016

McCaw now mates with Merc

March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
McCaw now mates with Merc

A star car for a star of sport - Richie McCaw is now a Mercedes' man

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March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
March 21, 2016

C-Class Coupe: Entry edition ticked as biggest mover

March 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
C-Class Coupe: Entry edition ticked as biggest mover

Should it surprise that most customers for the new C-Class coupe will settle for the version that provides all the style but not the most sizzle?

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March 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
C-Class
January 25, 2016

Smartest E-Class trick a turn off for NZ?

January 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Smartest E-Class trick a turn off for NZ?

The next E-Class can drive, and even lane-cross, without a human hand on the wheel … but it’s unlikely to be allowed to put itself to bed at night here.

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January 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class
January 20, 2016

Benz NZ boss: No slowing down in 2016

January 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Benz NZ boss: No slowing down in 2016

Last year was the best one ever – and 2016 looks like being brilliant for Mercedes Benz, too.

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January 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
January 05, 2016

NZ-headed E-Class revealed

January 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-headed E-Class revealed

One of the more important Mercedes models coming to New Zealand next year has been revealed a week ahead of its public debut.

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January 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
E-Class
December 30, 2015

Biggest Benz smartens up for '16

December 30, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Biggest Benz smartens up for '16

An extensive mid-life update has left Mercedes’ largest land yacht looking more shipshape for its remaining years of service.

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December 30, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
November 30, 2015

Electric Benz short-circuited by Government

November 30, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Benz short-circuited by Government

Mercedes has admitted it could have plug-in hybrid cars here almost immediately, but won’t turn on this switch unless Government shows some tangible support to encourage the technology.

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November 30, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes Benz
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