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New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 Priced From £155k In The UK, Nearly £16k More Than 751HP Taycan Turbo S

Two months ago, Mercedes unveiled the AMG EQS 53 at the Munich Motor Show as the first electric vehicle to wear the AMG badge. Now, the German automaker has released pricing for it, and it’s about what you’d expect for a range-topping high-performance EV sedan.

The EQS 53 will start at £154,995 (equal to around $208,000 at current exchange rates) in the UK, or 55% more than the base EQS 450’s starting price of £99,995. It’s also more expensive than the current flagship Porsche Taycan Turbo S that’s rated for 761PS / 751HP and kicks off from £139,280 (about $186,900).

For that money, you get a dual-motor AWD drivetrain producing 649 hp (658 PS / 484 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of instant electric torque. Upgrade to the AMG Performance Package with the Night Edition that pushes the starting price to £163,900 (around $220,000) though, and that same drivetrain produces 751 hp (761 PS / 560 kW) and 752 lb-ft (1020 Nm) of torque.

Read More: Electrifying 751-HP Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 Is Benz’s New Performance Flagship Limo

The former enables a 3.8-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) with a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h), while the latter allows for 3.4 seconds to 62 mph with a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). The range is the same for both, with a WLTP-estimated 358 miles (576 km) on tap from the car’s 107.8 kWh battery.

Standard features on all variants include the 56-inch Hyperscreen, an AR heads-up display, Nappa leather upholstery, a Burmester® surround sound system, a Parking package with Active Parking Assist, and 360° camera, Driving Assistance Package Plus, AMG sound programs, AMG-specific bodywork, and an AMG steering wheel.

Included with the Night Edition are 21-inch AMG alloy wheels, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, and sport pedals. Upgrading to the £8,995 AMG Performance Package (which is only available with the Night Edition) gets you carbon-ceramic brakes, AMG Dynamic Plus boost for Race Start, the AMG Sound Experience, the AMG Driver’s Package with increased top speed, AMG TRACK PACE, and AMG carbon-fiber interior trim.

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Finally, serving as a counterpart to the bold Night Edition is the more subtle Touring specification, which comes with 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels and elegant ambient lighting in the cabin. On top of that, you can opt for the £2,995 Rear Luxury Lounge package (only available with the Touring), which outfits the multi-contour rear seats with black Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery, power reclining, luxury headrests, neck and shoulder heating, comfort armrests, separate climate controls, an MBUX tablet, wireless charging, and additional USB ports.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is currently on sale now, with the first UK deliveries expected to arrive in April 2022.

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Forget About America’s 11ft8 Bridge, Check Out Britain’s Infamously Narrow 7ft Woodmere Avenue

You might know the “11foot8” bridge (which is now 12’ 4” tall, but the name has stuck) in Durham, North Carolina that became viral following a number of accidents with tall trucks. Now, the latest piece of bad road design comes from the U.K.

The Woodmere Avenue width restriction has its own Facebook group with plenty of humorous memes thrown into the mix and a number of YouTube videos dedicated to it and has even become the subject of some political action as a result of the numerous victims it has left in its wake.

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire, near London, the Woodmere Avenue width restriction is a form of traffic control that’s designed to limit the width of vehicles driving through it. Intended as a means of preventing very big vehicles from entering residential areas, it allows only those that are up to 6’6″ (198cm) wide, per the Daily Mail, though a sign seen on Google maps (below) says its 7.0″ (210cm) wide.

Read Also: North Carolina’s Infamous ’11foot8′ Bridge Kills A Caravan’s A/C Units

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U.K. drivers with large SUVs sometimes complain about width restrictions preventing them from driving through. But it’s not just very wide models like the 6’9” wide Land Rover Disovery Sport that are having a hard time passing, videos of the Woodmere Avenue one show it all kinds of vehicles crash as they climb the curb and hit a bollard.

Footage posted to YouTube show a VW Golf popping one wheel in the air as it tries to navigate the width restriction and a small Skoda Roomster becoming stuck in it. In August, meanwhile, the Hertfordshire Mercury reported that a Volvo became so stuck in it that it had to be lifted out with a digger.

What’s your meme on Woodmere Avenue?

Video captured by one resident’s Ring cam showed as many as 12 accidents there in a period of six weeks. Such is the issue that Watford MP Dean Russell raised the issue in Parliament in September, asking for a different kind of width restriction to be installed.

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“This is something that I have been working on for quite some time now, securing an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons and raising at Ministerial level,” Russell said.

Local resident and former bus driver Barry Felton told the outlet, though, that the solution to the issue is really simple.

“I get fed up with it and the damage it causes,” Felton said. “It’s like a time bomb. All we want is the reinforced posts taken out.”

Audi E-Tron Electric SUV Joins The Monthly Subscription Squad In The UK From £1,299

Brits on the lookout for an electric vehicle without the hassle of full ownership can get the Audi E-Tron for a monthly fee of £1,299 (equal to $1,813).

Launched in partnership between Audi and subscription provider Onto, who just purchased 300 units of the E-Tron Black Edition, the program includes driving for up to 1,000 miles (1,609 km) per month, insurance, servicing, breakdown cover and up to 1,000 miles worth of free charging at the BP Pulse and Shell Recharge networks.

Read Also: Here’s How Much A New Audi R8 Costs On A Monthly PCP In The UK

The process kicks off with a selfie, an online registration form and a £49.50 ($69) fee that covers the car’s delivery (takes around 72 hours) to their preferred UK address. Subsequently, they will have to pay 50 or 100 percent of the £1,299 monthly fee, and at the end of the period, they will have to decide whether they want to extend it or walk away. The latter scenario comes with a £49.50 ($69) collection fee.

Those who will sign up for the program will control the car via the dedicated Onto app that’s available on Android and iOS and replaces the physical key, allowing them to lock, unlock and start the E-Tron SUV, which builds on the S line trim level in this spec.

The Black Edition model features metallic paint, 21-inch wheels, matrix LED headlights, black exterior detailing and adaptive sport air suspension. Inside, it sports Audi’s Virtual cockpit, MMI infotainment system, wireless smartphone charging, Valcona leather upholstery and front sports seats.

Available in the 55 quattro variant with a 235-mile (378-km) WLTP-certified range, the E-Tron Black Edition uses two electric motors that generate a combined 402 HP (408 PS / 300 kW) and 490 lb-ft (664 Nm) of torque. It needs 5.7 seconds for the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration and tops out at 124 mph (200 km/h). The 95 kWh battery supports DC fast charging of up to 150 kW, taking around half an hour to be recharged to 80 percent.

Hey Alexa, 2021 Nissan Juke Becomes An Enigma With New Special Edition

Nissan has introduced a new special edition variant of the second generation Juke in Europe, which is dubbed the Enigma.

The model boasts special graphics on the roof and side mirror casings, ‘Enigma’ badging on the C pillars as well as the interior, while riding on 19-inch Akari wheels and can be ordered in three paint finishes: Gun Metallic Grey and Storm White with a Black roof, or all Black.

“The Nissan Juke offers head-turning design and advanced technology in a truly compelling package”, said the brand’s Europe Vice President for Product Planning, Marco Fioravanti. “Enigma draws on unique styling and intelligent connectivity to enhance the driving experience.”

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In addition to the special looks, the new Juke Enigma is the first Nissan to get the Amazon Alexa compatibility in Europe. With Alexa’s Nissan Skill enabled in the dedicated app and linked to the owner’s NissanConnect Services account, owners can remotely control certain functions of their crossover, such as checking the door-lock status, turning on the lights, seeing the remaining fuel range, finding out where it is parked or sending an address to the TomTom navi.

The Juke Enigma will officially launch in Europe this month. In the United Kingdom, it has a starting price of £23,195 ($31,622), which places it between the N-Connecta and the Tekna, which can be bought from £22,195 ($30,258) and £23,695 ($32,303) respectively. The Tekna+ range-topper is available from £25,095 ($34,212), while the entry-level Visia and mid-range Acenta set buyers back at least £18,595 ($25,350) and £20,195 ($27,532) respectively.

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