Test Drive : BMW 218d Active Tourer : Family Friendly

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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Test Drive: Nissan Qashqai mHEV XTronic 2WD: Will the former king regain its crown ?

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 …

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Test Drive: Range Rover Fifty Anniversary Edition 350 Auto: the taste of the finer things in life

I never kept fond memories of my encounters with Range Rovers, whatever the version, Classic, Velar or Sport. Sure, they're great machines to travel in- and I do remember a superb drive in one under heavy rain- but they're not much fun to drive. This test drive of the Range Rover suddenly changed my perception …

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Cupra Leon ST 1.4 e-Hybrid vs Renault Megane Grandtour E-TECh : Driving fully charged and connected

With a power deficit of 87 horsepower compared to its Spanish competitor of the day, one might think that the French car has nothing to do in this confrontation. And yet... Its R.S. Line finish, its comfort and its technology allow it to take on this Iberian estate car which is pretending to be sportier …

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Printemps 2020: sorties et nouveautés – BMW par Dimitri Urbain

L’électrification à marche forcée se poursuit à Munich. Le concept i4 est proche de la version définitive. L’autonomie devrait dépasser largement les 500 km, la puissance les 500 ch. La vitesse de pointe annoncée devrait atteindre les 200 km/h et le 0 à 100 km/h ne prendrait que 4 secondes. Des chiffres proches de certaines …

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