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Loving cars seems to have become outdated and spirited driving is no longer compatible with our roads. Nowadays, people clogg motorways central lane driving at a steady 110 km/h to avoid being fined. Not to mention lazyness… that way, there’s no need to change lanes and being at risk while textingbehind the wheel. Which means …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Toyota GR86 : A driver’s delight
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
How things change ! We surely would have laughed out loudly if someone had told us that, we would be delighted to sit behind the wheel of a Mercedes Diesel estate on high heels. And yet... after spending so much time with portly SUVs and their incongruous hybrid systems, testing a good old style premium car …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes C220d 4Matic All-Terrain: total serenity on Belgian roads
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!
BMW’s compact MPV second generation boasts a dynamic and rather pleasant look. Its internal combustion engine lineup engines should please private buyers who are still reluctant to take the plunge for a plug in hybrid. Even if its longer version disappeared, it grew up in size and should be high on large families’ buying list. …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : BMW 218d Active Tourer : Family Friendly
As most manufacturers are leaving the supermini segment, and the number of small sporty hatches available dwindling by the day, this Ford Fiesta is really refreshing. If you can't afford the 200bhp 1.5 ST, this alternative should appeal to you. Fitted with a 155 HP 1.0 litre 3-cylinder engine, the 3-door Fiesta offers a lot …
Lire la suite de Test Drive : Ford Fiesta ST-Line X 1.0 mHEV 155 M6 : the warm sportshatch
If you think the Toyota RAV4 is too popular, the new Lexus NX should be more appealing to you : it is a more luxurious and refined version of the aforementioned SUV. Built on the same TNGA-K platform as the RAV4, the Lexus NX is available as a plug-in hybrid or, as in the case of …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: Lexus NX350h: Strengthened assets
Despite the current huge popularity of SUVs, the Gran Coupé bodywork remains popular in the BMW range. Ingress is easier than with a 2 door-coupe body even though it is less practical than a good old 4-door saloon. True, this 5-door design lends the car a racy and sporty style that fits rather well the …
Lire la suite de Test Drive: BMW 420i Gran Coupe: A stylish improved access
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 …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes C300e: the hybrid comes of age
Let’s be honest, that’s the first time we spend a whole week behind the wheel of a fully electric car . It was rather positive for us. Admittedly, the € 145.000 EQS is not the cheapest full electric car available but it’s good enough to be a real threat for the internal combustion-engined S-Class. Aboard …
Lire la suite de Test drive: Mercedes EQS450+: No steering wheel needed !