In the last few decades, the car world has seen seismic changes in consumer tastes. From the traditional box shape saloons reigning supreme, to the awkward stage of MPVs, and now we’re faced with a sea of SUVs. Everything these days seems to be an SUV/crossover of some flavour and distinguishing your vehicle from not… Continue reading The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S: The Pick of the Bunch!
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It’s an AMG Onslaught!
Mercedes-Benz South Africa debuted their new range of AMG SUVs and we attended the local launch to bring you more. By now I’m sure you’ve all heard the news that Mercedes-AMG will introduce a 2.0-litre hybrid engine into their historically bonkers, V8-powered C 63. And while many may have been left dumbstruck at the death… Continue reading It’s an AMG Onslaught!
We Drive the New Mercedes-AMG E53
Is it worthy of the the AMG badge? Alex Shahini reports from the launch at Zwartkops Raceway Mercedes-Benz recently launched the updated version of their top-selling, 5th generation E-Class line-up in early March. Coming in multiple variations including 6 models and 9 derivatives, there is sure to be a style and powertrain for every consumer’s… Continue reading We Drive the New Mercedes-AMG E53
In A Class of Its Own – The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz recently hosted us at their AMG Driving Academy headquarters at Zwartkops Raceway for the launch of their updated 5th-generation E-Class lineup. Alex Shahini spent the day driving the full range. Few other brands have as much of a romantic relationship with the people of Mzansi than Mercedes-Benz. However their local history is ingrained in… Continue reading In A Class of Its Own – The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz GLA: A Step-Up in All Areas!
The pumped up version of the A-Class is here and Alex Shahini gets to grips with the new GLA 200. A few decades ago the majority of passenger vehicles that filled the streets and transported families were sedans. Towards the end of the century, hatchbacks had asserted themselves as worthy adversaries and continued to increase… Continue reading The new Mercedes-Benz GLA: A Step-Up in All Areas!
2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class Range
The updated range of Mercedes Benz products and their inevitability endless onslaught of SUV’s by no means should suggest there luxury-focused premium origins my have fallen by the wayside. Having always served as the almost awkward ‘S-Class for less option’, the updated E-class range aims to remind us of all of the extreme attention to… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class Range
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Setting New Standards
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class Some car models evolve like a fine wine; slowly over time, each incarnation just a little better than the last. Not at Mercedes-Benz though, if other technologies progressed as fast as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, we’d be living around in a rather futuristic world. Twenty-one years ago, just after the first A-Class was… Continue reading New Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Setting New Standards
New Mercedes-AMG C43
New Mercedes-AMG C43 First Drive For those not in the know, the Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz range can become quite confusing. Walk into a dealership and ask for a “fast Mercedes” and you will most likely find yourself presented with a myriad of models and a vast range of numbers – such as 65, 63, 53,… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C43
Here’s why you should buy the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Giulia I know what you are all thinking, how does the Italian stallion compare to the ever so popular BMW 3 series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the third German moustache – the Audi A4?. All giants of the same segment. This article isn’t going to be a long-winded and unnecessary comparison, the seats are… Continue reading Here’s why you should buy the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Driven A mid-sized family orientated SUV with 375kW and 700Nm may sound quite preposterous, in fact, it can be likened to those superhuman toddler gymnasts you see on YouTube. At the age of four, their biceps are bigger than their little heads, causing you to ask, “why?” Many may ask the… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S
Mercedes-Benz X-Class: Does it have the X Factor?
We drive the Mercedes-Benz X-Class First things first, I feel we need to discuss the elephant in the article – this elephant isn’t Nellie, but rather Nissan. You probably know by now and if you don’t, you will by the end of this sentence – that the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is based on the Nissan Navara.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz X-Class: Does it have the X Factor?
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift The mac daddy of the large, luxury sedan segment has always been the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with its pioneering ways and exceptional comfort. Seatbelt pretensioners, airbags, ABS, EBD, voice recognition, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, night vision cameras etc, were all seen on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class before almost any other vehicle and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift
Mercedes-Benz debuts their double-cab X-Class bakkie
Mercedes-Benz X-Class released After much anticipation, the cover has finally dropped off the Mercedes Benz X-Class double-cab bakkie. The focus of the X–Class is heavily on the combination of luxury and utility, all in a leisure focused package. The global launch held over the past two days revealed styling that was more conservative to that of the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz debuts their double-cab X-Class bakkie
Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S Released in South Africa
Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S About a year after the release of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the German automaker has brought the fire back into the range through the introduction of the big power, big engine performance variants of the new model – The Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S models. Taking the position as the entry level performance… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S Released in South Africa
Semi-Autonomous Driving Features in the New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Semi-autonomous Driving In The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Autonomous driving is a technology which is rapidly growing in the automotive industry. On the road today, we have semi-autonomous driving vehicles which are able to accelerate, brake and steer, for short periods of time, without any human input. One doesn’t even need to turn to the upper… Continue reading Semi-Autonomous Driving Features in the New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Goes 63
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Gets The 63 Treatment Do you remember that one tough guy at school? Yes him. The one that had six or seven brothers and all of them were untouchable! The brothers that were tighter than industrial super glue and if one of them got into trouble, you had to deal with all… Continue reading The Mercedes-Benz GLC Goes 63
The young executive: Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
I must confess, the CLA is not my favourite Mercedes-Benz. I always found it to be oddly shaped and awkward – it looks like the uglier younger brother of the CLS. That being said, my opinion of the car changed after driving the face-lifted CLA 200, a car that I thought I would’ve hated. See,… Continue reading The young executive: Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
A Mercedes-Benz Bakkie – Would you buy one?
Over recent years we have seen the Pickup or Bakkie market change, instead of the classic workhorse, Bakkies are used more for commercial and private sectors, simultaneously. Not only have they adapted into vehicles that look and feel great, they also have plenty of space for passengers, especially the double cab models. Mercedes have cottoned… Continue reading A Mercedes-Benz Bakkie – Would you buy one?
Mercedes-Benz/ Mercedes-AMG Zwartkops Launch
Eight months into 2016 and Mercedes-Benz, along with their newly named ‘Mercedes-AMG’ division continue their new-car onslaught, this time with a slew of trendy and rapid two-doors. A delightful event was recently held at Zwartkops raceway where journalists were given the chance to sample Stuttgart’s newest sportscars. SLC Mercedes-Benz recently decided to throw the entire… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz/ Mercedes-AMG Zwartkops Launch