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AU Financial Review
7 days ago
- Automotive
- AU Financial Review
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 is a classy but slightly impractical drive
What is it? The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé, to use its slightly comical full name, is the first 'hot-rodded' version of the attractive new CLE, a mid-size coupe that replaces the former C-Class and E-Class two-doors. The AMG has distinct bodywork, gaining wider front and rear fenders (for a wider track), louvres in the front guards, body-coloured spoiler, a different grille and a sportier interior. A Cabriolet version has now joined the fixed roof model. What does it cost? It's $158,900 plus on-road costs, with the usual opportunities to add more 'fruit'. The Carbon Package gives various carbon-fibre panels and veneers for $8900. The AMG Performance Seat Package is $5400. Many will prefer the excellent standard seats, but some buyers just can't help ticking those boxes.
San Francisco Chronicle
24-05-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cause of death revealed for Bay Area man jailed after street race that orphaned twin girls
The Redwood City man who was found dead in his jail cell in March a month after he was convicted in a street-racing crash that killed a Bay Area couple died from an accidental drug overdose, the Chronicle has learned. Kyle Harrison, 25, was found unresponsive in a cell at the Maple Street Correctional Center in Redwood City on March 15. He was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of felony vehicular manslaughter and one count of felony street racing that resulted in death or great bodily injury. Then 23, Harrison and a teenager were convicted of street racing down El Camino Real in Redwood City in 2022 before the teenager crashed into a family at speeds topping out between 99 mph and 122 mph. The couple, Grace Spiridon and Greg Ammen, were killed. Their twin 7-year-old daughters survived the crash. San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Thursday that the accidental overdose was found to be from prescription drugs, not illicit drugs, but would not go into further detail on the toxicology report. He said his office was evaluating whether there was any improper or unlawful conduct by the correctional staff that played a role in Harrison's death. In a statement to the Chronicle, Harrison's family members said they were still in shock. 'We are beyond heartbroken with the outcome of this whole process,' they said. Tennille Duffy, Harrison's attorney, said that given the coroner's conclusion, she and the family were expecting an investigation within the sheriff's office as to how his death could have occurred. 'We still do not have any answers about how this tragic loss of our loved one Kyle happened,' she said in a joint statement with the family. Gretchen Spiker, a spokesperson for the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, said the department had not yet received official findings from the coroner or from the DA's office. Sheriff's officials could not comment until the office was informed otherwise, she said. On a Friday evening in November 2022, Harrison, was driving a BMW with other passengers when he and a teenager raced down El Camino Real at an intersection close to where San Carlos turns into Redwood City. Harrison fell behind in the race, going about 80 mph, as the teenager zoomed down the busy thoroughfare in his 2005 E-Class Mercedes Benz. The Chronicle is not naming the teenager because he was a minor at the time of the crash. Half a mile after the race began, the teenager plowed through an intersection and crashed into a family turning left on the opposite side of El Camino Real. The explosive crash killed Grace Spiridon, 42, and her husband, Greg Ammen, 44. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Their daughters survived the crash with injuries and were swiftly put under the care of their aunt and uncle. The teenager could have faced decades in prison, but because he was two months shy of his 18th birthday, he was prosecuted in juvenile court. He was convicted of two counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of racing a motor vehicle, with enhancements for causing great bodily injury. During his two years in juvenile hall, he completed high school, took classes through Skyline College, received therapy, guitar and deejay lessons and had access to yoga and meditation. The services he received in custody upset the victims' family, who had pushed for him to be transferred to adult court. He was released after spending two years and two months in juvenile hall, with an additional 90 days of home detention. After Harrison's death in March, Duffy said her client had been talking about putting money aside when he was released to pay restitution to the twin girls. He had been 'devastated' by the role he had played in the crash, she said.
NZ Autocar
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
AMG E 53 Hybrid adds pace while reducing fuel use
Mercedes-AMG has officially launched its new E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ in New Zealand (E 53), bringing electrified performance and reduced fuel use. The latest E-Class performance sedan features AWD and all-wheel steering as part of the luxury and tech package. At the heart of this PHEV is a 3.0-litre inline-six turbocharged engine, working in tandem with a 120kW electric motor. The latter is integrated into the AMG 53's Speedshift TCT 9G transmission. Its total system output is 480kW and 750Nm, capable of launching the E 53 from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds. With its 28.6kWh high-voltage battery, the E 53 can run on electric power alone for up to 100km. Overall fuel efficiency of 1.7L/100km (rightcar 1.9) contrasts with the outgoing model's 9.2L/100km figure. Visually, the E 53 Hybrid features AMG styling cues that include a vertical-slat grille, bulked-up front guards, aggressive air intakes, and an AMG spoiler lip. Twenty-inch alloys are standard while optional 21-inch forged wheels add road presence. Hybrid-specific badging reveals its electrified nature. Available dress up options include for the AMG Night Package and Carbon Fibre Package. The cabin fuses E-Class elements with AMG sports flair. Cue climatised AMG sports seats, nappa leather, and open-pore ash trim as standard. Performance seats are also available. The standard MBUX Superscreen includes a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch passenger display, and custom AMG graphics with hybrid-specific readouts. Other standard items include Active Ambient Lighting, a Burmester 4D audio system, and four-zone climate control. Standard AMG Ride Control suspension is specially tuned for the hybrid's extra weight and performance potential. It pairs steel springs with adaptive damping, and there are various ride/handling modes, ending in Sport+. Two new driving modes are 'Electric', for zero-emissions cruising, and 'Battery Hold', which conserves electric range for later urban use. There's also Race Start, for optimal acceleration. Read our Mercedes E300 review here. AMG's AWD system ensures stern grip, and there's standard rear-wheel steering for added agility and stability at slow and higher speeds, respectively. Bigger composite brakes, red calipers, and an electronic locking rear diff locking are part of the AMG Dynamic Plus package. Owners can option their E 53 with the AMG Performance Seat Package ($5000) offering greater lateral support. Energizing Package Plus ($5300) adds heated armrests, seat massage functions, and a cabin fragrance system. The E 53 Hybird 4MATIC+ is on sale now, from $199,900.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Eco-friendly cars account for 81% of new imported car sales in April in South Korea (demo article)
HighlightsIn April, hybrids and EVs made up a record 81% of all imported car sales in South Korea, with hybrids alone accounting for 63.7%. BMW remained the top-selling imported brand in both February and April, with the 5 Series among the most popular models. Seoul, The number of imported vehicles sold in South Korea last month dropped slightly from a year earlier, but eco-friendly vehicles such as hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for a record 81 per cent of the total, industry data showed on Thursday. According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA), a total of 21,495 imported cars were newly registered in April, down 0.3 per cent from a year ago. — TimesNow (@TimesNow) #WATCH | J&K | Two gates at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam built on the Chenab River in Ramban have been opened. ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025 KAIDA attributed the decrease to price hikes and inventory shortages for certain brands, reports Yonhap news agency. By brand, BMW retained the top spot with 6,710 units sold, followed by Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and Lexus, with 4,908, 1,447 and 1,353 units, respectively. South Korea's appetite for eco-friendly mobility is accelerating, with hybrids and EVs dominating imported car sales in expert In terms of fuel type, hybrid vehicles led the sales, accounting for 63.7 per cent, followed by EVs and gasoline models, at 17.3 per cent and 17.1 per cent, respectively. Diesel models accounted for 1.9 per cent of total imports. South Korea's appetite for eco-friendly mobility is accelerating, with hybrids and EVs dominating imported car sales in Mercedes-Benz's E-Class By individual model line, Mercedes-Benz's E-Class topped the sales chart with 2,151 units, followed by BMW's 5 Series and Tesla's Model Y, with 2,040 units and 804 units, respectively. Meanwhile, the sale of imported vehicles in South Korea gained 24.4 per cent from a year earlier in February, helped by the announcement of this year's government subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed recently. 81% of imported vehicles sold in April were hybrids or EVs — a new record in South E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Tesla Model Y led individual model imported vehicle sales in April fell 0.3% year-on-year due to price hikes and inventory sales surged 24.4% YoY in February, fueled by EV subsidy announcements and hybrid demand. Imported Cars The number of newly registered imported cars came to 20,199 units in February, up from 16,237 units from a year ago, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association. On a monthly basis, the tally represents a 32.6 per cent surge from January. 81% of imported vehicles sold in April were hybrids or EVs — a new record in South E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Tesla Model Y led individual model imported vehicle sales in April fell 0.3% year-on-year due to price hikes and inventory sales surged 24.4% YoY in February, fueled by EV subsidy announcements and hybrid demand. Also Read: UK gets to sell 22,000 premium EVs in India Diesel Model In terms of fuel types, hybrid registrations totalled 13,013 units, or 64.4 per cent of all new imported cars. Electric, gasoline and diesel model registrations followed at 18.6 per cent, 16 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively. BMW was the most popular brand, selling 6,274 units, followed by Mercedes-Benz, which sold 4,663 units.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Hybrids, EVs Major Contributer To Sales Of Imported Cars In South Korea
Seoul: The number of imported vehicles sold in South Korea last month dropped slightly from a year earlier, but eco-friendly vehicles such as hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for a record 81 percent of the total, industry data showed on Thursday. According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA), a total of 21,495 imported cars were newly registered in April, down 0.3 percent from a year ago. KAIDA attributed the decrease to price hikes and inventory shortages for certain brands, reports Yonhap news agency. By brand, BMW retained the top spot with 6,710 units sold, followed by Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and Lexus, with 4,908, 1,447 and 1,353 units, respectively. In terms of fuel type, hybrid vehicles led the sales, accounting for 63.7 percent, followed by EVs and gasoline models, at 17.3 percent and 17.1 percent, respectively. Diesel models accounted for 1.9 percent of total imports. By individual model line, Mercedes-Benz's E-Class topped the sales chart with 2,151 units, followed by BMW's 5 Series and Tesla's Model Y, with 2,040 units and 804 units, respectively. Meanwhile, the sale of imported vehicles in South Korea gained 24.4 percent from a year earlier in February, helped by the announcement of this year's government subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed recently. The number of newly registered imported cars came to 20,199 units in February, up from 16,237 units from a year ago, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association. On a monthly basis, the tally represents a 32.6 percent surge from January. In terms of fuel types, hybrid registrations totalled 13,013 units, or 64.4 percent of all new imported cars. Electric, gasoline and diesel model registrations followed at 18.6 percent, 16 percent and 1 percent, respectively. BMW was the most popular brand, selling 6,274 units, followed by Mercedes-Benz, which sold 4,663 units.
