New car test: Mazda CX-60 Diesel: good vibrations

Belgium, and even Europe, represents only a tiny part of Mazda new car sales. If the Japanese engineers think a 3.3 litre diesel in-line 6 engine is perfectly suited to their large SUV, there’s no point in arguying with them… even though such a big lump is not tax friendly in our small country. For the …

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Test Drive: Mazda CX-5 2.0 SkyActiv-G: 100% convincing

Mazda just revised the CX-5, its most popular SUV- representing no less than 35% of the brand's sales. Mazda really treats its customers who like simplicity as well as a serene driving experience. After a week spent behind the wheel, serenity is what sums up best this new 2022 model-year CX-5. There’s a widespread idea …

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Test Drive: Subaru XV 2.0 i-S e-BOXER: against all odds

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 …

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Test Drive: Lexus LS 500h: on unequal terms

Let's face it, this Japanese limousine offers luxury and comfort that are no match compared to the segment’s German stars. Unfortunately, in Europe, and even more so in Belgium, the only available engine is far from ideal with our tax regulations. However, this did not prevent us from having a lot of fun behind the …

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What is Caterham up to?

The iconic 7 epitomizes freedom and driving pleasure in a minimalist version. Recently, the British brand changed ownership and now there are rumours of a future electric Seven being under development... The Seven first appeared in 1957, under the Lotus name. It became 'Caterham' in 1973, when Graham Nearn bought the  7 Series 3 rights …

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Essai: Subaru BRZ: pour apprendre tout l’art du pilotage

Face à l’invasion de SUV trop souvent comparables à des bahuts normands, les petits coupés se démarquent d’autant dans la circulation de tous les jours. A bord de la Subaru BRZ, la moindre berline prend des allures de camionnette. Mais quel plaisir d’être assis à ras du sol à bord d’une propulsion qui ne demande …

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