G wagon fans all over the world dreaded this moment. How will the first new G in 38 years look like? Luckily Mercedes-Benz did not disappoint. He is back. The all-new G looks, at first glance, just like the old one. Boxy and full of character, far removed from the rounded crossover appeal of its competition. Dieter was relieved.
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G-Star – G-Wagen 5000 km farewell trip through South Africa & Namibia
After 38 years the oldest vehicle in the Mercedes range has been replaced by a more civilised version. Dieter Losskarn says cheers to one of his all-time favourite cars, the legendary G wagon. In a species-appropriate manner: 5500 kilometres through South Africa and Namibia, across dusty dirt roads with murderous corrugation, through deep, red sand with temperatures ranging between 14 and 40 degrees Celsius. And because this would have been just too easy in a G 350 D, he chose the ballistic G 63 AMG instead for this farewell adventure.
Gone with the Wind – Maserati Levante
Traditionally named after famous winds, like the Mistral, Ghibli, Bora and Khamsin, Dieter Losskarn was blown away by the Levante. The wind of change for Maserati. And to adequately celebrate Italian luxury the base hotel was none other than the magnificent Bulgari Resort Dubai on the man-made Jumeirah Bay Island.
My car is my castle – Rolls Royce Phantom VIII
The eight’s rendition of the world’s most famous luxury car is a mobile art installation.
Turning Heads – BMW X2
BMW added another member to their X-files and launched it in Portugal’s coolest location: ‘Village Underground Lisboa’. And it’s not just a smaller X6 either. LossKARn experienced the extrovert on city streets and country roads.
Giulia in Heels – Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Are you fed up with stars, four rings and blue & white propellers in your street? Here is your chance.Just go Italian. With the Stelvio, Alfa’s first commercial SUV in its 100-year company history.
Classic Swiss Bliss – Bernina Gran Turismo
Last year the 3rd Bernina Gran Turismo offered an amazing end to the summer classic car season in Europe. A total of 65 vehicles from 11 different countries took part in the hill climb at the famous Bernina Pass, close to St. Moritz. Some participants came all the way from the USA and Iran. For …
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Lord of the Rings – Audi R8 Spyder, RS5 Coupé and RS3 Sportback
Audi’s R8 Spyder is the most emotional car in the line-up of the iconic Bavarian brand with the four rings. Dieter Losskarn released the flagship sportscar into the wild of the Karoo. And he recommends two other powerful R8 siblings for the slightly less conspicuous crowd.
Lifestyle Bakkie – Mercedes X-Class
What do Afrikaners in khaki shorts have to do with urban lifestyle? Well, about six decades ago they invented the concept of a bakkie with the creature comfort of a car. In South Africa. 60 years later LossKARn experienced the newest star bakkie in Chile.
Bagger or back to basics? – BMW K 1600 Bagger & R NineT Urban G/S
BMW presented their 2018 motorcycle line-up on some beautiful bike roads in Mpumalanga. Dieter Losskarn experienced the brand-new hi-tech tourer K 1600 Bagger. But another bike touched him more. The new Urban G/S made him relive the Eighties. This bike has more of a luxury car feel than what I think a motorcycle should have. …
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