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The Mercedes EQE and EQS gave me a first taste of electric power without any range anxiety, the EQS SUV version leaves me a little sceptical. As a true behemoth, it plays the big SUV card shamelessly, bearing in mind that this kind of vehicle remains very popular with drivers who lacked recognition in their …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ : The heavy weight electric
Small cars are no longer popular with manufacturers. They’re wiped out of many ranges as they’re either no longer profitable or victim of the high R&D costs of electric cars. Many buyers are replacing them with small urban SUVs, too. Let’s take the Polo, for example. It’s less fashionable now while the Taigo (a sort …
Discovering the latest Civic makes you feel like getting back in contact with an old acquaintance! In our ever changing world where everything moves on at supersonic speeds, it's a pleasure to test a good old 5-door sedan car. Seems that many carmakers would like to consign these to a museum as they don’t generate …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Honda Civic e:HEV: half way between tradition and modernity
Citroën is doing things in a different way, banking on the assets of the C5 X crossover on an SUV- dominated market, A weird car completely at odds with the rather conventional DS9. This 5 door crossover is not really a premium contender but it is more comfortable and bigger inside. Now that Peugeot offers …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Citroën C5 X Hybrid 225: comfort is its forte!
The fifth C-Class generation was launched in 2021 and diesel engines are still available, much to the delight of high mileage drivers whom, despite some say, are still around in large numbers. It also caters for those who still resist the SUV trend. We took it to Italy in order to get the real flavor …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes C300d: an unforgettable obviousness
Much like Toyota, Hyundai continues to please die-hards driving enthusiasts with power-packed models... along with the inevitable electrified versions of its most popular models. This should be enough to keep us excited and preserve our hobby for the foreseable future. At first, Hyundai launched the highly capable i30 N, which was able to challenge the …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Hyundai Kona N: Let the music flow!
The very first cars from the DS brand may have shocked prospective customers while the subsequent ones may have seemed a bit bland. Would the new DS4 be the right balance, the car that eventually put the thins right for DS, Citroën’s posh badge ? That's what we think after a week spent behind the …
Lire la suite de Test drive: DS4 Rivoli E-Tense 225: the right balance?
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 …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Lexus LS 500h: on unequal terms