Des photos, des réactions et de la passion autour de l'automobile- Pictures, opinions and passion around cars
Abarth recently invited us to discover the 500e on the Balocco test track located between Milano and Torino. There, we could drive both the current petrol version as well as the new electric one.It only rained once during that day. Of course, that inevitably favoured the electric car among the attending journalists. The Italians certainly …
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Stellantis group recently decided to market only electrically-powered minivans (However, recent rumours talk about a return of ICE ones in England and elsewhere) but Renault prefers to develop its Kangoo range and offer petrol, diesel and electric versions. The latter is named E-Tech and we were able to test it right before its arrival at …
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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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Forget everything you know about the Spanish Cupra brand. Screaming engines and firm suspensions that were a Seat Ibiza, Cordoba and Leon trade mark are now a distant and fond memory. Cupra is now a brand in its own right. Just like the rest of the Volkswagen group brands, it dives into electrification at breakneck …
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 …
Compared to the previous generation GLC, the new one is very close to it on the outside, but features a completely revised interior. And it’s enough to give a new lease of life to Mercedes best-selling SUV in the face of an ever increasing competition. It must be said that this segment is a crucial …
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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 …
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BMW’s compact MPV second generation boasts a dynamic and rather pleasant look. Its internal combustion engine lineup engines should please private buyers who are still reluctant to take the plunge for a plug in hybrid. Even if its longer version disappeared, it grew up in size and should be high on large families’ buying list. …
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The Qashqai was launched back in 2007 and it was an instant hit, selling like hot cakes. Sure, there was not much competition and the Qashkai made the most of it. By the time the second generation arrived, in 2014 it was another story : the segment was much more crowded and it was a follower …
Car manufacturers are facing many challenges... each dealing with them in their own way. At Citroën, electrification means serenity and affordability. The brand is putting back the focus on comfort, user- friendliness and an nice and easy on-board experience. The Citroën C4 is a medium-sized saloon with SUV tendencies. It offers a high level of …
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