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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 generally makes a strong impression with its arch-like form. Electric cars are mainly SUVs : these are scandalouly profiable for their makers. Going against the flow, the Korean manufacturer is setting an example of what an electric car should always have been : its perfectly aerodynamic shape flows through the air …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD : the good example
Don't be fooled by appearances. Beneath its classic Puma ST appearance (complete with painted bumper and wheel arches, its front and unobtrusive rear spoilers, not to mention its pretty 19-inch wheels with red brake calipers), this Ford isn't as sporty as its appearance would suggest. In fact, the car maker recently launched a lesser version …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Ford Puma ST Powershift : Is less more ?
If you like to stand out, the Peugeot 408 is a very tempting offer. Its coupe- crossover lines are eye-catching, even more so in 'Obsession Blue'. That color is particularly attractive in the summer sunshine. Its hatchback silhouette and high stance are a real eye-catcher and the car manages to preserve enough room for the …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Peugeot 408 PHEV 225 e-EAT8 : how good is the poor man’s Urus ?
Pending a slight restyling expected during Summer, the Renault Arkana range just got a new version named E-Tech Engineered. Even though there are just cosmetic changes, this is a good opportunity to rediscover an SUV Coupé that sells rather well. It combines a rather comfortable experience with top grade fit and finish as well as …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Renault Arkana E-Tech 145 : refined and caring
Faced with the German onslaught on the SUV segment, French brands are fighting back doing things their own way. The DS7 was launched in 2017 as the DS7 Crossback. Last year, it was renamed DS7 for the second half of its career and received a number of aesthetic and technological improvements. We enjoyed getting another …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 300: Lateral thinking
Small cars are no longer popular with manufacturers. They’re wiped out of many ranges as they’re either no longer profitable or victim of the high R&D costs of electric cars. Many buyers are replacing them with small urban SUVs, too. Let’s take the Polo, for example. It’s less fashionable now while the Taigo (a sort …
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
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
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