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March 31, 2026

Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black

March 31, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz G450d road test review: Best in black

Return of diesel power for this iconic off-roader reinforces that it shines brightest in a format feeding from the dark side of the forecourt.

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March 31, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
G-Class, G-wagon, G450d, diesel, AMG, G63, EQ, G580
March 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge

March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e road test review: Power surge

Plug-in hybrid choice has finally delivered to this well-received SUV. Still interested?

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March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLC, GLC 350e, PHEV, plug in hybrid, diesel, petrol, Road User Charge, EQ Technology, electric, Mercedes Benz NZ
June 30, 2025

Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ road test review: Battery in bulk

June 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ road test review: Battery in bulk

The electric edition of this icon is a massive achievement for zero-emissions luxury motoring. But the new way cannot shrug all old issues.

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June 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
G 580, EQ Technology, G 63 AMG, Mercedes Benz NZ, electric, EV, EQ
January 17, 2025

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d: Highest command

January 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d: Highest command

The largest SUV starship has been gifted some aesthetic enhancements - and a new, if familiar engine.

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January 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLS, Mercedes Benz NZ, diesel, 48 volt, BMW X7, SUV
June 11, 2024

Mercedes C63 S E Performance sedan road test review: Cosmic change for stellar choice

June 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes C63 S E Performance sedan road test review: Cosmic change for stellar choice

Everything’s different and more complex, yet, it’s still a star stomper.

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June 11, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz
C63, S E Performance, Affalterbach, Stuttgart, Mercedes Benz NZ, F1, Lewis Hamilton
May 27, 2024

Mercedes Benz GLC300 roadtest review: Strength in numbers

May 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz GLC300 roadtest review: Strength in numbers

The second generation of this well-conceived model is surely destined to maintain star pick status.

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May 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLC300, Mercedes Benz NZ, Coupe, SUV, 48 volt, BMW, Audi
December 20, 2023

Mercedes Benz EQS SUV 450 4Matic roadtest review: Fully upsized electric

December 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes Benz EQS SUV 450 4Matic roadtest review: Fully upsized electric

Future forward family mobility from the world’s oldest car brand is a sweet ride.

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December 20, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
EQS SUV, Mercedes Benz NZ, GLS, electric, EV, Stuttgart
June 12, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQE 53 4Matic roadtest review: First class for business class spend

June 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-Benz EQE 53 4Matic roadtest review: First class for business class spend

Stuttgart’s new medium electric sedan slips in. It’s a better score than any rival. And a big brother.

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June 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
EQE, Mercedes Benz NZ, EQ, electric vehicle, battery, MBUX
December 12, 2022

Mercedes C350e roadtest review: Star fleet command

December 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes C350e roadtest review: Star fleet command

All the excellent qualities of the C-Class with A-Class-beating economy.

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December 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
PHEV, C-Class, C350e, Mercedes Benz NZ, plug-in, electric
October 03, 2022

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 roadtest review: Superstar status

October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 roadtest review: Superstar status

A true luxury car stuffed with amazing tech … at a price, of course.

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October 03, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz
EQS, EV, S-, S-Class, Mercedes Benz NZ
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