Snippets:
- Vettel pips Leclerc to his first GP win in 13 months. Hamilton not happy. Sky is blue. Water is wet.
- Is BMW eyeing Jaguar Land Rover? Not as far as we know, but pundits agree it should make a ton of sense. And money.
- Porsche have increased their stake in Rimac to 15.5%, that's the Croatian electric supercar manufacturer. This just after launching its Taycan EV.
- VWSA officially launches their new baby SUV, the T-Cross.
- Mercedes-Benz rumoured to be considering the A45 AMG engine for larger RWD saloons and coupes.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Simplex Concept
We love crazy concepts. Here's one now. Meet the Mercedes-Benz Vision Simplex Concept, a piece of sculpted art meant to embody the heritage (and future) of Mercedes-Benz.
It symbolises the transition from old to new for the German marque's design and technology. That and clearly an homage to the history and legacy of the brand, plus a dof of its hat at the recollection that well over a century ago it was quite the pioneer.
"Only a brand that is as strong as Mercedes-Benz is capable of the physical symbiosis of history and future. The "Vision Mercedes Simplex" symbolises the transformation of the brand-specific luxury of Mercedes-Benz", says Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener.
We reckon it's quite exciting in a futuristic quasi horse-buggy sort of way, too.
Meanwhile 'watch out Mercedes', Toyota launches luxury Quantum
It's the Quantum VX luxury model and oh my, there's plenty of reason here for the V-Class to be shaking in its premium boots.
I mean, just look at it, a posh rectangle loaded with chrome accents and enough technology and equipment to make the USS Enterprise blush. And you'd expect no less from a Japanese MPV in 2019, with a gratuitously appointed cabin to rival what you'd find in a Tokyo penthouse. But for a tenth of the price which Toyota have managed to keep far south of a million. Good.
Spec and Pricing:
Quantum 2.8 LWB VX 9-seater Price
| R843,600.00 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder, 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel |
| Power | 115kW |
| Torque | 420Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
| Driven Wheels | Rear |
Includes a 9-services or 90 000km service plan, plus 3-year or 100 000km warranty.
