Car news, 07 May ’24: Mercedes-Benz confirms price and spec for sole E-Class variant, Kia Australia teases EV3 electric small SUV, and more

Even though SUV-derived revenue has steamrolled that of sedans on Mercedes-Benz’s balance sheets for years now, the Stuttgart marque cares – a lot – about Benz’s longest-running model is renewed for an all-new generation that mostly succeeds in improving comfort and quality, but at a considerable price

Despite this C238-chassis Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe only being officially in its second successive generation (it’s been a long time since the C124

Sharing its impressive all-new 800-volt architecture with the third-generation CLA, the new five-plus-two-seat GLB champions space efficiency, driving comfort, refinement and EV tech

Our recent review of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA in petrol-hybrid form praised this all-new, third-generation model for its newfound handling fluidity, its The all-electric version of the third-gen CLA realises the potential of its new multi-powertrain platform, offering impressive range, ride, refinement and glossy tech.

Mercedes-Benz has built and sold several electric sedans in the past — but its decision to add battery power to the C-Class carries additional weight. Mercedes-Benz’s first electric C-Class is rapid, efficient and properly premium, but just as with the petrol version, getting the specification right is key

Reimagined medium sedan sees Stuttgart change course on powertrain diversity with strong signs it’s heading in the right direction

When it arrived in 2021, the ‘W206’ Mercedes-Benz C-Class was a return to form. Better build quality, forward-thinking technology and a focus on ride C-Class picks up decent plug-in hybrid powertrain for MY26 but it isn’t the pick of the range.

How times have changed since the second-generation ‘X254’ GLC arrived in Australia, in mid-2023, with a slimmed-down line-up and the choice of just a As Mercedes’ game-changing GLC EV looms large on the horizon, could the subtly impressive and attractively priced plug-in hybrid be the one most Aussies should be buying?

When the second generation (X254) of Mercedes-Benz’s all-important mid-size SUV, the GLC, arrived in mid-2023, Chasing Cars wasn’t complimentary about the The entry 200 grade returns to the mid-size SUV line-up with all-wheel drive and a price hike. Worth a look in luxury Avantgarde spec?

So you’ve stared down the assortment of prestige SUVs and decided it’s a grain you’re going against – you’re getting a two-door coupe instead. Good on You might be tempted by the 190kW, all-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, but you should go the sweeter, lighter, rear-drive CLE 200. We’ll tell you why

In what feels like a heartbeat, Mercedes-Benz now offers eight full-electric passenger vehicles, with this EQS 450 4Matic SUV the latest to join the Mercedes-Benz adds another string to its EV bow with the seven-seat EQS 450 SUV, rich with tech and luxury for $194,900.

In the last decade, Mercedes-Benz has made a significant success of its position in the Australian market. A sales juggernaut, the Stuttgart brand sits The Mercedes-Benz C-Class had a podium finish at the 2022 Chasing Cars Car of the Year awards but what's it like over six months of service?

Size is everything. Sometimes you’ve got to put ‘less is more’ nonsense to one side, forget about awkward carbon footprint stuff and accept that a The S Class of SUVs is giant, expensive, tech-laden and superbly practical. We test the entry-level variant in some of our toughest conditions – a family trip to the Australian Alps

After eight years of faithful and popular service, Mercedes-Benz’s crucial midsize family hauler of choice, the GLC SUV has finally been replaced by a The second-generation midsize SUV arrives in Australia in a single variant more focused on catering to traditional Benz buyer tastes

In seemingly no time at all, Mercedes-Benz’s full-electric ‘EQ’ range has thoroughly packed the showroom dancefloor. Latest queuing at the bar is the EQE The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the new all-electric alternative to E-Class - but can this new model convince luxury car loyalists to make the EV shift?

Mercedes-Benz is well on its way to meeting its goal of electrifying all its cars by 2030, but to get there it's going to need a lot of great, A smooth drive plus extra practicality equals an all-electric large-SUV winner

Australians bought more electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024 than ever before, with 91,292 sales eclipsing the 2023 total (87,217) by 4.7 percent, in an The best-selling electric vehicles in Australia, from the chart-topping Tesla Model Y to the least popular EVs on the market

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday March 12th 2024. Notably in car news today: Kia has launched its Sportage Hybrid, and Porsche pulls the covers off its Today in car news: Mercedes-AMG unveils its latest go-fast E-Class, Kia finally brings in a hybrid midsize SUV to Australia and more.

An order of six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagons originally destined for Victoria Police were snapped up by private buyers instead

A significant number of important new cars will debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Motor Show this November. Here's your preview of the best 12!

The 2016 Detroit Auto Show didn't fail to impress, with the press and public getting a preview of the important new car models launching in the coming year.

Discover Australia's best selling cars at Chasing Cars. In September 2015, the overall new car market continued to grow, with the Hyundai i30 placing first in overall sales.

Read our Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy review! The Driving Academy session is anchored in a number of impressive safety demonstrations, interspersed with laps around the track when the demonstrations are occupied by other groups.

The all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan – codenamed ‘C178’ (for ICE) and ‘C174’ (for BEV) – has been priced for its imminent Australian

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, April 9th 2025. Notably in car news today: Mercedes-AMG’s C63 facelift will use a turbo-six hybrid, new General

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, March 13th 2025. Notably in car news today: Mercedes-AMG launches new plug-in E 53 Down Under, and Porsche considers Notably in car news today: Mercedes-AMG launches new plug-in E 53 Down Under, and Porsche considers an ICE SUV successor to Macan.

Mercedes-Benz is not wasting any time in bringing back the more rugged, more practical, more lifestyle-friendly flavour of the E-Class wagon, reprising

Mercedes-Benz has officially debuted its next generation of E-Class luxury sedan, the W214 series. Though the sedan’s lineage dates back to the The new E-Class debuts new technology, more hybrid powertrains and greater convenience for 2024

Mercedes-Benz has officially revealed images of its next-generation E-Class interior, with the luxury model set to become more intelligent and tech-laden Mercedes-Benz is bringing more intelligent software and a new MBUX superscreen for its next E-Class

Mercedes-Benz has added a new petrol E 350 variant to the E-Class range for 2021 which boasts 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.

A new line from Mercedes-AMG line was revealed at the North American International Auto Show for 2018: the AMG 53. The 53 will sit between existing 43 and 63 AMG models, with the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet, as well as the new-generation of CLS receiving the 53 designation first.

Ahead of its October local launch, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet range has been detailed with two specs - an E300 an E400 4Matic - to be offered.