🏔️ Plot Summary
Ice Road: Vengeance, written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, is a 2025 action‑thriller and a direct sequel to The Ice Road (2021), with Liam Neeson reprising his role as Mike McCann
- Following the events of the first film, Mike is weighed down by survivor’s guilt over his brother Gurty’s death, who sacrificed himself in their previous mission
- To honor Gurty’s final wish, Mike travels to Nepal to scatter his ashes atop Mount Everest
In Nepal:
- The story unfolds in Kodari, where local landowners led by Ganesh Rai oppose a hydroelectric dam planned by businessman Rudra Yash—a project that would deprive villagers of their water supply
- After one of Rudra’s mercenaries pushes Ganesh’s father off a cliff (reported as an accident), his son Vijay realizes he’s next and goes into hiding in the Annapurna Highlands
Mike partners with Dhani, a skilled Everest guide (played by Fan Bingbing), and they board the tour bus “Kiwi Express”, driven by an Australian named Spike, headed along the treacherous “Road to the Sky.” Professor Evan Myers and his daughter Starr also join the journey
- After Vijay boards the bus, two of Rudra’s mercenaries attempt to kidnap him: Mike causes a blowout to halt the bus; he personally kills one attacker, while Dhani subdues the other
- They make a stop at Kodari, where a corrupt officer Shankar—working for Rudra—plots further betrayal. Mike, Dhani, and Myers rescue Vijay, although Myers is later killed and Mike and Spike are injured as they escape on the bus
At Annapurna Highlands, Vijay reunites with his father, but Ganesh sacrifices himself in a diversion to cover the group’s escape. Mike collapses from his wounds, and Dhani nurse him back to strength while also training Starr in self‑defense
The following day:
- The bus crosses a chasm using a crane‑lifted mechanism. Rudra’s men attack, but the group fights back. Ganesh Rai is killed, but their escape continues
- On the China‑Nepal border, Mike and company kill the remaining mercenaries: Jeet and Shankar. Rudra himself is thrown off a cliff, ending his campaign
Finally:
- Vijay reveals that villagers will gain both the dam’s electricity and preserve river access. Mike scatters Gurty’s ashes in the Himalayas, bidding farewell to Dhani at the airport. A quiet callback to former climbing memories between the brothers closes the film
Royal-owned Mercedes-AMG G 63 V12 hits auction block
, synonymous with rugged luxury, has seen numerous high-performance iterations under AMG’s guidance.
However, few are as rare – or as secretive – as the Mercedes-AMG G 63 V12. Hidden from public release, this ultra-exclusive SUV has resurfaced in Dubai, a fitting locale for such an extraordinary machine.
Unlike its more ubiquitous V8 counterparts, this G 63 features a monstrous 6.3-litre V12 engine. Producing just a hair under 330kW, it pairs with a five-speed automatic transmission. While modest by modern AMG standards, this powertrain was moderately innovative when the vehicle debuted two decades ago.
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The AMG G 63 V12’s exclusivity stems from its unique production process. Unlike the publicly available Brabus G V12 900, this model was never officially offered for sale.
Mercedes-AMG is believed to have built only five units, and buyers were personally selected from a private customer database.
One such example, delivered in Alabaster White, was ordered through Dubai’s Gargash Mercedes-Benz and delivered to its owner on 10 October 2001. This particular G 63 V12 became an official state vehicle for Dubai’s royal family, proudly bearing the number ‘1’ plate.
Preserved in pristine condition, the 2002 G 63 V12 retains its original grey leather upholstery, burred walnut veneers and velour floor mats.
Additional features include an electronic sliding roof, TV tuner, CD changer and a Nokia hands-free system. Its 18-inch alloy wheels and steel-protected lower body underscore the SUV’s mix of luxury and durability.
Now showing just 44,500km on the clock, this highly unique AMG G-Class is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on December 1, 2024. Estimated to fetch between US$350,000 and $400,000 (around NZ$600,000 to $680,000), this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of motoring royalty.
