Thursday, 29 April 2021 04:38
Hyundai Ioniq 5 prototype (2021) review: an electric showstopper
It's clear that Hyundai's mantra must be 'speak softly and carry a big stick.' It just must be. Being among quiet pioneers of family-friendly electric cars already with the original Ioniq and Kona, the brand is about to smack us across the chops with a whole new range of EVs under the Ioniq sub-brand, starting with this: the Ioniq 5.…
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021 14:51
Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
Big Mercedes-Benz comes loaded with tech, but feels less weighed-down Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class any good? You bet! Without fail, each new generation of Mercedes-Benz S-Class is tasked with setting new standards of excellence. And in the case of this one, its maker has pulled out all the stops with a car that's designed to be smoother and more serene…
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Friday, 23 April 2021 05:15
Honda HR-V: e:HEV hybrid powertrain details revealed
New Honda HR-V SUV has a fresh look, updated technology and a 129bhp dual-motor hybrid powertrain The all-new Honda HR-V was revealed earlier this year and now the firm has confirmed further details of the new car’s 129bhp e:HEV hybrid powertrain. For the third-generation HR-V, Honda has given it a sleeker exterior design, an all-new interior and updated technology onboard.…
Thursday, 22 April 2021 03:54
2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge Review: Plug-In Hybrid Pass/Fail
The verdict: Volvo’s five years of experience building plug-in-hybrid SUVs seems to be paying off, as the Recharge T8 version of the 2021 XC60 luxury compact SUV is as well rounded in its plug-in aspects as the gas version is in every other way. Versus the competition: This will soon change, but the XC60 T8 has few direct competitors, though…
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 05:32
2021 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Coupe AMG Line Review
Only launched a few weeks back, we have already had the chance to test Mercedes-Benz’ all-new E-Class Coupé. In fact, this E300 Coupé was a bit like Darth Vader’s wheels. Well, that’s what at least two of the people we happened across said. They’re coupled at the tote, old Darth Vader and black. Anywa, this is the freshly face lifted…
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021 05:17
2022 Volkswagen GTI First Test: They Still Make ’Em Like They Used To
New tech doesn’t dull the VW GTI’s legendary character. Can a car have a panic attack? No? Okay, good. For a second there, we wanted to throw a weighted car cover over our white 2022 Volkswagen GTI and slip some sort of vehicular benzodiazepine in its gas tank. If it could gain sentience, this shapely little hatch might incessantly blare…
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Friday, 16 April 2021 05:02
World premiere: The Mercedes EQS is something completely different
The world premiere of the new flagship of the Mercedes-Benz brand was held on April 15. In the years ahead, the EQS model will have the significance that the S-Class had in the years behind us. It may be able to connect with important Mercedes only because it is luxurious, but the new top limousine from Stuttgart is different in…
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Friday, 16 April 2021 04:32
2022 Kia Carnival First Drive Review: So Long, Sedona
No Ferris wheels or fried dough, but the Carnival is good fun. Drop the fantasy for a moment. As much as we'd all love to project the rough-and-tumble, outdoorsy ruggedness associated with the deep-voiced sales pitches in SUV ads, how often are you really tackling anything more challenging than a gravel parking lot or a dusty fire road? Buyers in…
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