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The Stelvio SUV is based on the excellent "Giorgio" all-wheel drive platform (shared with the Giulia), endowing it with a dynamic on-road behaviour . It oozes charm and is just perfect if you want to stand out and away from the usual default choice… a German premium SUV. The Veloce version is very similar to …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce: still attractive!
The Cross version of the Yaris city car offers more performance in a bigger package than its sibling. It is 20 cm longer and 2.5 cm higher, enough to turn the Yaris into a real all-rounder. Its petrol 1500 cc 3-cylinder engine produces 122 HP and is backed up by a 59 kW electric motor. …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Toyota Yaris Cross: tricks in the box
Recently, Alfa Romeo took pride of place at the Autoworld museum in Brussels. The exhibition celebrated the brand’s 112th anniversary. Stellantis- who owns the brand- worked with the museum to bring together some fifty vehicles. All were iconic in a way or another and belong to the Quadrifoglio Belgio club members, the Musée National de …
Lire la suite de Alfa Romeo Storico : la dolce vita at Autoworld !
Loving cars seems to have become outdated and spirited driving is no longer compatible with our roads. Nowadays, people clogg motorways central lane driving at a steady 110 km/h to avoid being fined. Not to mention lazyness… that way, there’s no need to change lanes and being at risk while textingbehind the wheel. Which means …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Toyota GR86 : A driver’s delight
The new Mazda CX-60 is exactly what Belgian fleet managers are looking for. A plug in SUV ticking all the right boxes and inducing low tax levels , what more could you ask for? Surely enough to make sure Mazda managers get a broad smile on their face... Even though the car is not yet …
Lire la suite de New car test drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEV : high expectations
The fifth C-Class generation was launched in 2021 and diesel engines are still available, much to the delight of high mileage drivers whom, despite some say, are still around in large numbers. It also caters for those who still resist the SUV trend. We took it to Italy in order to get the real flavor …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes C300d: an unforgettable obviousness
How things change ! We surely would have laughed out loudly if someone had told us that, we would be delighted to sit behind the wheel of a Mercedes Diesel estate on high heels. And yet... after spending so much time with portly SUVs and their incongruous hybrid systems, testing a good old style premium car …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes C220d 4Matic All-Terrain: total serenity on Belgian roads
Opel is 160 this year and the brand’s rejuvenation continues apace. The latest addition to the range is the Astra Sport Tourer. It's nice to look at, fun to drive and very practical in everyday life. SUVs dominate the C segment market but this is a credible to them. (Text: Dimitri URBAIN, Photos: Media.Stellantis.com) Aesthetically …
Lire la suite de Astra Sport Tourer : The SUV stylish alternative
Much like Toyota, Hyundai continues to please die-hards driving enthusiasts with power-packed models... along with the inevitable electrified versions of its most popular models. This should be enough to keep us excited and preserve our hobby for the foreseable future. At first, Hyundai launched the highly capable i30 N, which was able to challenge the …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Hyundai Kona N: Let the music flow!
BMW’s compact MPV second generation boasts a dynamic and rather pleasant look. Its internal combustion engine lineup engines should please private buyers who are still reluctant to take the plunge for a plug in hybrid. Even if its longer version disappeared, it grew up in size and should be high on large families’ buying list. …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : BMW 218d Active Tourer : Family Friendly