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Even if estate cars are less popular these days, thanks to the success of SUVs. However, they are still around and successful when they come from German manufacturers . The pleasing Arteon Shooting Break was launched in June 2020. More recently, it got greener credentials thanks to a plug-in hybrid engine that we had the …
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The Kia Sportage enjoys success on the Belgian market since 2004. The second generation carried on the same wave, being quite instantly a strong contender in the relatively affordable compact SUV class. The high driving position, easily- accessed interior, complete equipment and relatively sober engines quickly seduced knowledgable punters. Over the years, things moved on …
Oubliez tout ce que vous saviez sur le label Cupra espagnol. Les moteurs rageurs et les suspensions fermement tarées montés sur les Seat Ibiza, Cordoba et Leon de l’époque ne sont plus qu’un lointain et bon souvenir. Cupra est depuis lors devenue une marque à part entière et comme tous les autres labels du groupe …
Lire la suite de Match : votre Cupra Born vous la prendrez en 58 ou en 77 kWh ?
AMG is currently working on its own electric platform (AMG.EA) and in the meantime the company uses the Mercedes EVA2 one. Fortunately, that doesn't mean the EQE43 is soulless. Most of the time, it's a comfortable and quiet car. The EQE43 really stands out among its rival electric cars. We find its compact and saloon-like …
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 …
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Over the last few years, the number of big saloons available has shrunk considerably. Manufacturers preferring to steer their customers towards much more lucrative SUVs. Alongside the three German premium brands, only the Volvo S90 and the Lexus ES 300h remain available. Seeing a French brand launching a large saloon can be seen as quite …
Lire la suite de New car test: DS9 E-TENSE 4×4 360: A new take on luxury
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
Until now, Volvo showed off its electric expertise into its top-of-the-range Polestar brand. Announcing its full range electrification for 2030, the Swedish brand must accelerate. Just what it is obviously doing from now on as it will introduce one electric model per year for the next five years. First one is the C40 built in …
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One hundred years ago, the modern automobile was born. The Lancia Lambda was the first car to have a self-supporting body, independent suspension as well as an avant-garde V6 engine. The name of the Turin-based manufacturer rhymes with technical prowess... (Text: Dimitri Urbain) Simple and uncluttered… this first prototype of 1921 shows the new independent …
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Lotus took advantage of the Goodwood Festival of Speed to introduce the Emira in its almost final version. Going on sale next Spring and retailing at around €65,000, it will be pitched as a competitor of the Porsche Cayman. The Emira is the first Lotus to be produced as part of the 'Vision 80' plan …
Lire la suite de All you need to know about the new Lotus Emira