Mercedes-Benz’s Electric VLE Makes 1,100km Trip to Rome with 30 min Break
The great European road trip. It’s the stuff of dreams: winding Alpine passes, sweeping autobahns, and navigating the beautifully chaotic streets of an ancient city. But doing it in an electric vehicle? For many, that dream is still punctuated by the nagging hum of range anxiety. Well, Mercedes-Benz might have just silenced that hum for […]
Bentley’s New Wing Bling – More Falcon, Less Fluff
Hold onto your tweed caps, because Bentley, the grand old dame of British motoring, has done the unthinkable. No, they haven’t fitted a hatchback to the Continental GT. They’ve changed the logo. In the notoriously slow-moving world of century-old luxury brands, fiddling with the crown jewels is the equivalent of a corporate earthquake, and this […]
Omoda Unleashes a 395kW Hybrid Heavyweight for Under $70k
Just when you thought you had the Kiwi SUV market figured out, a new-ish player kicks the door down, turns the music up, and starts pouring drinks. OMODA JAECOO, the fresh-faced brand that’s been making waves, is now throwing its flagship into the ring. Say hello to the Omoda 9 SHS, a large, luxurious SUV […]
Ferrari’s New Amalfi – The Pointier, Angrier Roma
So you thought the Ferrari Roma was the prettiest Prancing Horse in the stable? A glorious return to elegant, front-engined GT form? Well, Ferrari basically said, “Hold my grappa,” and promptly replaced it. Say ciao to the Ferrari Amalfi, a car that takes the drop-dead gorgeous Roma concept and sharpens it, both literally and figuratively. […]
Range Rover Dives Headfirst into the Void with New Sport SV Black Edition
When it comes to automotive aesthetics, “murdered-out” is a well-trodden path. A bit of black trim here, some dark wheels there, and you’re good to go. But Land Rover’s special ops division has looked at the trend, scoffed, and decided to take it to its absolute, light-devouring extreme. Enter the new Range Rover Sport SV […]