Test Drive : Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 : the hybrid with broad shoulders

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 …

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Test drive: Mercedes-AMG SL55: life in the great outdoors

All the seventh generation SL models get an AMG moniker. Will it be enough to compensate the V12 disappearance and the new 4-cylinder engine now lurking under the long, double-humped front bonnet? In any case, this new roadster gets a tough job, as it replaces the SL, the AMG-GT Roadster and the S Convertible. The …

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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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Test Drive : Toyota Supra : let’s save manual boxes from extinction !

What a pleasure! It's been months since we tested a car we really liked. True, small sports cars gradually disappear due to a lack of profitability. Punitive taxes on bigger engines is also killing some 4-wheeled toys. So let's rejoice and make the most of this test, with a car not sitting at the very …

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Test Drive : Peugeot 408 PHEV 225 e-EAT8 : how good is the poor man’s Urus ?

If you like to stand out, the Peugeot 408 is a very tempting offer. Its coupe- crossover lines are eye-catching, even more so in 'Obsession Blue'. That color is particularly attractive in the summer sunshine. Its hatchback silhouette and high stance are a real eye-catcher and the car manages to preserve enough room for the …

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Test Drive : Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ : The heavy weight electric

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 …

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Test drive: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro 150 kW2017 (77 kWh battery): a very expensive icon

Volkswagen’s electrified range is getting larger all the time and will soon be complete. The ubiquitous minibus is now getting a battery too. Such a vehicle is not particularly our cup of tea but we thought it would be interesting to take a look at this iconic vehicle which costs a fortune, by the way. …

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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 : Mercedes G400d : A step back in time

Known internally as Type 463, the G-Class second generation appeared in 2018. It got a completely new interior, at least as far as the dashboard and seats are concerned. For the rest, it still feels like a 1979 Geländewagen... One year later, it got a brand new 330 HP and 700 Nm torque 3.0 in-line …

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