Test drive: Mercedes E220d Sedan: a real cuddly car

Mercedes is now selling its mid-size saloon sixth generation, a comfortable and safe car. However,  the company must make do with the SUVs’ relentless onslaught on the 2024 car market and needs other assets to attract customers that desire ever more screens and technology. Being up to date does not prevent the new E-Class from …

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London- Brighton Run 2023 : the museum in motion!

On 14th November 1896, the law requiring to wave a red flag in front of motor vehicles was abolished in the United Kingdom. At the same time, the speed limit was raised from... 4 to 14 MPH ! The happy eccentric pioneers drivers these funny motor cars decided to celebrate it by organising a trip …

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Test Drive: Renault Arkana E-TECH Hybrid: the SAC with the French Touch

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 …

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Test drive: Opel Insigna GSI: The well-kept secret

Saloon cars sale have been declining for many years... and those that don't have four rings, a bavarian propeller or a three-pointed star on the bonnet have an even tougher life! Mainstream manufacturers saloons are disappearing one after the other but, fortunately, there are still some worthy of interest for driving enthusiasts. The Insigna GSI …

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Test Drive: Mini 5-door 136 hp: fun and mature

The third generation of Mini produced under the BMW umbrella is available as a 5-door version intended to be more versatile alongside the 3-door, convertible, Clubman and Countryman,. We tested it for you, equipped with a 136bhp petrol engine and 6-speed dual clutch Steptronic gearbox. The Mini is a bit like the naughty kid of …

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Radford and Lotus, a new partnership

At the end of the 1940s, Radford offered to transform Bentley saloons into… mini SUVs or woodies more suited to country use. Lotus is quite well known, however Radford probably much less so... In the 1930s, Harold Radford & Co. was a Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealer in South Kensington, one of London's most exclusive areas. …

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Insolite : Lego : des modèles originaux et réalistes à assembler facilement

Le coupé Junior est l’une des plus belles Alfa. La version Lego signée Jonathan Elliott est particulièrement convaincante, bien que n’utilisant que des briques classiques et non spécifiques. Lego…un nom qui fleure bon l’enfance et des heures de plaisir passées à créer, modifier des maisons, des engins volants et aussi des voitures ! La réalité …

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