New car test : Mazda MX-30 R-EV : the unexpected rotary engine comeback

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 …

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Test Drive: Renault Arkana E-Tech 145 : refined and caring

Pending a slight restyling expected during Summer, the Renault Arkana range just got a new version named E-Tech Engineered. Even though there are just cosmetic changes, this is a good opportunity to rediscover an SUV Coupé that sells rather well. It combines a rather comfortable experience with top grade fit and finish as well as …

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Test Drive: Jeep Compass e-Hybrid: a bit of a drag

The Compass was launched back in 2017 and is based on a modified (longer) Renegade platform. Earlier this year, a new 48V mild hybrid 130 BHP- 240 Nm petrol powertrain arrived and the range revamped, with some new trim levels added. Mind you, nothing too exciting here, but let's pretend we just bought a compact …

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