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On the Belgian market, Subaru sales slid in recent years. The brand was pretty successfull and famous about twenty years ago, winning numerous world championship rallies with fantastic, powerfull Imprezas. However, these days the brand is not under the limelight any more... Its entry-level model, the XV SUV has just been replaced by the Crosstrek. …
Lire la suite de First drive : Subaru Crossetrek e-Boxer : Discreet but very efficient !
We recently spent a week behind the wheel of the Opel Astra Electric. Its Ultimate version is a good compromise for those who need or want to switch to an electric car without too many inconveniences... provided, of course, you have solar panels at home as well as charging points where you live and work …
Lire la suite de Test : Opel Astra Electric Ultimate : a mature electric car
Boasting no less than 421bhp, Mercedes’ thunderous hot hatch is a smashing hit both with sportscars enthusiasts and… those cap wearers who like to drive laid down with their arms outstretched in cars registered in the Eastern Europe countries to make sure they never get a ticket. Two completely different worlds which, come what may, …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Mercedes-AMG A45S: the devil rides in a Mercedes
The C40 is assembled in Volvo(s Belgium plant in Gent and is the XC40's electric little sister. With its truncated rear, it loses in roominess what it gains in modernity. Comfortable and reasonably well finished, it now boasts an extended range thanks to a 78 kWh battery mated to a new electric motor. We got …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Volvo C40 Recharge Extended Range: the Belgian goes to great lengths
The current Corsa just got a midcareer update: a new face, more kit and... a bigger battery. We drove it briefly a few days ago, in the Frankfurt area. Halfway through its career, the Corsa is upgraded with the Vizor, bringing it into line with the rest of the Opel range. The sixth generation Corsa …
Lire la suite de Brief test: Opel Corsa Electric: a subtle update
FIAT is back with a vengeance! Using the Dolce Vita banner to launch it, the new electric 600 e is typically Italian and very much in the company's tradition... elegant, pleasant to drive and full of details making everyday life easier. And what better place to present the new 600 e than the Lingotto, FIAT's …
Mercedes’ electric range is now complete with the new the EQE SUV. There's something for everyone and every budget. The proven formula is still the same : the EQE reuses the EVA2 platform found in the EQE and EQS saloons, not forgetting the EQS SUV as well. While we found the latter too bulky and …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes EQE SUV 350 4MATIC Luxury Line: the right balance
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 …
Lire la suite de New car test : Mazda MX-30 R-EV : the unexpected rotary engine comeback
The Italian SUV shares most of its components with its American cousin, the Jeep Compass, In order to be attractive on European markets more rabid than Elon Musk, a plug-in hybrid version is also available. Will the Tonale’s clever packaging and upmarket interior be able to seduce punters and sell in massive numbers to put …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 : the hybrid with broad shoulders
The BMW X1 was launched in Fall 2022. Little by little, it has taken our roads over to end up as the best-selling fleet vehicle in Belgium. Recently, we tested its electric version, now comes the PHEV one. Combined power is 326 bhp, making it the most powerful one in the range. However, we’d like …
Lire la suite de Test drive : BMW X1 xDrive 30e : the optimum solution