Test Drive: Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 Hybrid: in the spirit of the times

In Belgium, plug-in hybrids sales collapsed following the end of tax breaks on 1 July. The Corolla Cross uses the well-proven self-charging system so dear to Toyota. Sporting a 2.0 petrol engine rated at 197 bhp, we were quite eager to discover this compact SUV. However, on-paper figures are not everything... The Corolla Cross is …

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New car test: Jeep Avenger: At last, a lighter electric car!

The very first Jeep designed and built in Europe is an electric one. Hardly surprising, as the 2035 deadline is upon us. Jeep just made the most of Stellantis parts to bring its most compact car ever to the market. True, it’s a two-wheel drive car but this will soon be forgotten in favour of …

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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: Mercedes C300e: the hybrid comes of age

It's a real shame : regulations are enforced too quickly and are detrimental for plug-in hybridcars,  tax benefits currently available on them will already be over by the end of the year. While the very first hybrid cars available clearly lacked range in ful electric mode, the current crop offers a much more compelling electric …

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