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Mazda is not offering an electric- powered range yet, even if the electric MX-30 was launched a while ago. Mazda had to have one such vehicle in its range, obviously, but its reluctancy to embark on a fully electric range is quite real. A large plug-in hybrid SUV is now available in the Mazda range …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEV: A forced march
We fiercely resisted testing electric cars for a much longer time than some of our colleagues but we had to give in, eventually. At first, we tested top-of-the-range premium German electric cars as we felt less range anxiety with these. As the Ford Mustang Mach-E "Extended Range" fits our bill too, we decided to test …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Range: a strange bird
The RS3 is some sort of an Audi institution. It's the first stage of the RS rocket, the brand’s sporty range entry-level model. We just tested the saloon car’s latest version. It remains faithfull to the 5-cylinder engine that fans rate so much. This time, power is up to 407 HP while torque is 500 …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Audi RS3: the 4-wheeled Christmas cracker !
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
The very first cars from the DS brand may have shocked prospective customers while the subsequent ones may have seemed a bit bland. Would the new DS4 be the right balance, the car that eventually put the thins right for DS, Citroën’s posh badge ? That's what we think after a week spent behind the …
Lire la suite de Test drive: DS4 Rivoli E-Tense 225: the right balance?
The Subaru XV was launched back in 2017 and is nothing more than an lifted up Impreza featuring outdoor overalls. However, unlike many of its competitors who are just offroad pretenders, this Japanese car is perfectly capable to get in the wild thanks to its 4-wheel drive. It was slightly refreshed two years ago and …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Subaru XV 2.0 i-S e-BOXER: against all odds
Yes, most definitely yes! We never hesitate when it comes to enjoying a week behind the wheel of a car of the kind we love. A big 5.0 V8 under the bonnet and rear wheel drive only mean unadultered endless fun. That's what the Ford Mustang Mach 1, available in Belgium since last Fall, is …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Ford Mustang Mach 1: One last moment of fun before parting out
Sorry for those who love four-wheeled American-made plastic weirdos or unknown Chinese cars but you can't help feeling good once sat in a Mercedes. The new C Class estate is not too big and quite alluring. Its crisp and modern lines are disarmingly simple compared to competitors who are constantly complicating things and trying too …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Mercedes C220d Estate: The C..ar we love
The Sports Activity Coupé or SAC concept was a BMW creation that Audi and Mercedes copied before “percolating” (as economists would say) on mainstream brands like Kia with the XCeed or Toyota with the C-HR. This time, it's the French’s turn to get on the bandwagon with the Renault Arkana. Peugeot and Citroën will come …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Renault Arkana E-TECH Hybrid: the SAC with the French Touch
While waiting for the imminent arrival of the new Opel Astra, the Mokka surely best represents Opel’s future, sharing a large chunk of components with its French relatives. The least we can say is that it all adds up pretty well for Opel's smallest SUV. It seduces woth both its modern lines and a trendy …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Opel Mokka 1.2T 130 AT8: Identity Crisis