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1976 units... That's how many Mégane RS Ultime cars Renault recently put on sale. What does this number mean? Quite simply, it's related to the year Renault Sport was born. The department will be closed soon and its activities taken over by Alpine. The Renault sub-brand will be in charge of the most dynamic electrified …
Lire la suite de Exclusive test drive : Renault Mégane RS Ultime : you’ve got to be lucky !
In a world where SUVs are everywher and all look alike, the unexpected arrival of a true American 4x4 brings originality and authenticity with it. Obviously, our European cities narrow streets don't suit it and it’s more its off-road capabilities that will seduce professionals punters in mountainous areas. We tested it mainly on road, though. …
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Boasting no less than 421bhp, Mercedes’ thunderous hot hatch is a smashing hit both with sportscars enthusiasts and… those cap wearers who like to drive laid down with their arms outstretched in cars registered in the Eastern Europe countries to make sure they never get a ticket. Two completely different worlds which, come what may, …
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The C40 is assembled in Volvo(s Belgium plant in Gent and is the XC40's electric little sister. With its truncated rear, it loses in roominess what it gains in modernity. Comfortable and reasonably well finished, it now boasts an extended range thanks to a 78 kWh battery mated to a new electric motor. We got …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Volvo C40 Recharge Extended Range: the Belgian goes to great lengths
Mercedes’ electric range is now complete with the new the EQE SUV. There's something for everyone and every budget. The proven formula is still the same : the EQE reuses the EVA2 platform found in the EQE and EQS saloons, not forgetting the EQS SUV as well. While we found the latter too bulky and …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes EQE SUV 350 4MATIC Luxury Line: the right balance
Let's face it, Mazda's first foray into EVs wasn’t a massive success. However, the Hiroshima-based company worked hard and and found an original way to boost MX-30 sales. Mazda’s engineers decided to use a rotary engine ! Rotary engines have long been a Mazda unique trademark and in this case it seems rather well suited to …
Lire la suite de New car test : Mazda MX-30 R-EV : the unexpected rotary engine comeback
Citroën just introduced a whole series of changes to its electric range that includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models. We were invited west of Paris to discover them all at once. A drive of MY AMI BUGGY was the icing on the cake. We chose a 180 HP C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid to start …
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These Alfa Romeos are so pretty! As time goes by, their beauty seems ever more timeless. They got a few upgrades last Spring to get them through the end of their career with brightness. This gave us the opportunity to test both the saloon and the SUV fitted with the same engine. Obviously, both were …
Lire la suite de Which one ? Alfa Giulia or Stelvio 2.0 TB 280 Q4 ? Do you need more height ?
In Belgium, plug-in hybrids sales collapsed following the end of tax breaks on 1 July. The Corolla Cross uses the well-proven self-charging system so dear to Toyota. Sporting a 2.0 petrol engine rated at 197 bhp, we were quite eager to discover this compact SUV. However, on-paper figures are not everything... The Corolla Cross is …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 Hybrid: in the spirit of the times
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 ?