Max Auto Updates - 27/10/2009

Hamann Volcano Red & Yellow Editions



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Hamann have released a large batch of pictures depicting yellow and red Hamann Volcano units. Last year a black and white edition was released. The tuner did not provide details on the cars so we can assume they will join the 2008 model as additional peers rather than upgrades. Each of the two cars features interior colours matched with its exterior. Shots from the factory are also included as extra eye candy.

The Hamann Volcano is based on the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR featuring a 5.4-litre supercharged V8. Instead of the factory 460kW and 780Nm, it makes 515kW and peak torque of 830Nm at 3,300rpm. The 0 - 100km/h sprint time is 3.6 seconds.

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Merc ML 63 AMG Wide Body by Expression Motorsport



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Belgian tuners Expression Motorsport has released a set of photos and details featuring their latest project, the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Wide Body. The company's in-house aerokit is meant to "differentiate this ML from those of a more traditional variety."

And that it does. A new front fascia swaps the bulky-looking standard bumper with a three-section unit that incorporates LED daytime runners, and what appears to be small, halogen fog lights. They also installed a front spoiler, and designed a more aggressive look for the hood. New, bulging wheel-wells fit bigger 22-inch wheels. A new rear bumper combines F1 lighting, and a lightweight rear diffuser.

Each unit from the Belgian company comes with the AMG 6.3-liter (6208cc) V8 engine that generates 375kW. Pricing for the vehicle was not yet listed on the company's website.

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Jailed for jumping red light

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A 34-year-old man has started serving an 18-month jail term for skipping a red traffic light after being refused permission to appeal, The Star newspaper reported on Tuesday.

"The way people disregard the law... it has become endemic. Perhaps it's high time for someone to go to jail [for this offence]," said Judge Herbert Msimang in the Durban High Court.

Sizwe Shezi, a machine operator, was convicted earlier this year of reckless and negligent driving.

This was after he used a turning lane to overtake a queue of three cars at a busy intersection before jumping the red robot.

Two traffic officers stopped him and told him he would be arrested, after which he sped off.

He was arrested later in the day.

Shezi pleaded not guilty to the charge but the magistrate in the Nyoni Periodical Court rejected his explanation that he was racing to his sick wife.

Magistrate SJ de Lange sentenced him to three years in jail, suspending half of that for five years.

Judge Msimang rejected his appeal last month.

Shezi started serving his sentence at Mtunzini Prison last month.