Thursday, 18 February 2021 05:04
2021 Audi A4 Review: Premium Vibes, Premium Price
The verdict: Audi strikes a beautiful balance of sporty, luxurious and high-tech in the revised A4, delivering a satisfying compact sedan experience. Verus the competition: It’s not as athletic as competitors like the Alfa Romeo Giulia or BMW 3 Series, but the new A4 makes up in comfort what it lacks in edginess. It’s easily as quick as most of…
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 06:27
Tested: 2020 Honda Civic Type R Refines a Great Hot Hatch
Honda makes the bonkers Civic even better by adding features, retuning the chassis, and tweaking the hatchback's still polarizing styling. Everyone is seeking a distraction these days. The crumbs collecting in the seat of our racing simulator and the growing pile of empty cans beside it suggest that we've spent an unhealthy number of hours lapping computerized cars around circuits…
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Tuesday, 16 February 2021 05:41
Audi E-Tron GT first details
Scorching-looking electric coupe from Audi targets the Tesla Model S Audi has unveiled off its latest electric car, the new E-Tron GT. It's the second bespoke EV in the Audi range, and is closely based on the highly impressive Porsche Taycan. It's a four-door coupe that's set to go on sale in the UK later in 2021. As well as…
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Monday, 15 February 2021 05:37
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life review
Electric people carrier’s appeal limited by battery size One of the most recent additions to the ranks of electric cars is the battery powered Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life, a zero-emission range to compliment the pre-existing diesel-only Vivaro Life range. Plug-in cars enjoyed an enormous sales growth during 2020, largely at the expensive of diesel models, making a comparison of the relative…
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Sunday, 14 February 2021 08:07
2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 Coupe Review Test Drive
The schedule said a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 was going to be showing up on Tuesday. The following week was therefore going to be a good one, at least automotively, with one of the finest sedans in creation gracing the driveway. Perhaps we’d take a nice family drive somewhere; take advantage of that big, comfy back seat. Then the E…
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Saturday, 13 February 2021 06:15
2021 Mazda CX-30 Review: More Fun, Still Flawed
The verdict: The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is refined in many ways, and a new turbocharged engine option elevates it as a value alternative to many entry-level luxury SUVs. Beyond that, it lacks too many commonsense attributes for mass-market appeal. Versus the competition: Upscale and fun to drive even if you don’t get the new turbo engine — and legitimately quick…
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Friday, 12 February 2021 18:17
Starting in 2024, Full Mercedes-Benz Lineup Will Have Autonomous Capabili
Newly announced partnership with Nvidia will include over-the-air upgrades and could even yield a Mercedes App Store. Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia have announced a new partnership that will bring upgradable AVs and, maybe, a Mercedes App Store. This new deal doesn't exactly replace Benz's previous deal with BMW, which was put on hold last week due to future model timing. Based…
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Friday, 12 February 2021 06:58
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review
Is the Audi A3 40 TFSI e plug-in hybrid the best variant of the premium hatch? This Audi A3 PHEV should appeal to company-car choosers, but everyone else may be put off by the higher list price and still-modest electric-only range. It’s beautifully finished inside and has lots of appealing tech, but its performance is compromised – in S line…
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