Tuesday, 18 October 2022 03:01

World premiere: Electric Mercedes EQE SUV

The Mercedes EQE SUV is a versatile alternative to the EQE business sedan. Like the Mercedes EQE sedan, the new electric SUV is available with the basic innovations of the EQS model and at the same time is more dynamic than the EQS SUV model. Mercedes says that the EQE SUV is one of the most spacious representatives of its…
As a traditional-style hybrid, this compact luxury SUV is less expensive than a plug-in but also less desirable. Although hybrids are proliferating in the compact luxury SUV space, the 2022 Lexus NX350h is in a class of its own. Whereas those other compact luxury SUVs, including the range-topping Lexus NX450h+, are plug-ins (or PHEVs), the NX350h is a traditional-style hybrid.…
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 04:56

New Peugeot e-208 2022 review

Efficiency tweaks give the electric Peugeot e-208 supermini a greater range VerdictThis small update to the e-208 is definitely worthwhile, adding a little extra range with absolutely no drawbacks. However, given Peugeot’s recent announcement that its electric supermini will get a bigger battery (and therefore offer a chunk more range again) and more power, you might want to wait for…
Saturday, 08 October 2022 09:41

2023 Volkswagen Taos

2023 volkswagen taos suv front parked on a desert track Subcompact SUVs feed a hunger for space, affordability, and a certain sense of belonging—since almost everyone drives an SUV these days. Among 20 other competitors, the Volkswagen Taos quenches an additional, more recent consumer craving for parsimonious fuel economy. Available in front- or all-wheel drive, every Taos hums along getting…
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 04:21

New Renault Megane E-Tech 2022 review

The Renault Megane returns as an all-electric SUV, and is all the better for it VerdictRenault has moved with the times with the new Megane, and the switch to full-electric power makes it one of the most convincing models to wear the badge since its debut 27 years ago. It’s spacious, accomplished to drive and has the best in-car tech…
This ultimate M car is BMW's answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 and the upcoming Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance. At an indicated 274 km/h (170 mph) on the Autobahn A94 Munich-Passau in the 2023 BMW M4 CSL, we muster the last crumbs of courage and stretch out the right foot all the way. Guess what happens? The thing downshifts into…
Thursday, 29 September 2022 05:31

Volvo XC40 review

The Volvo XC40 is a comfortable and stylish small SUV that has some pleasing practical touches and a lot of Swedish cool VerdictThe Volvo XC40 is a strong contender in the market for small premium SUVs. It’s not a revelation on the road, but it strikes a decent blend of comfort and cruising refinement, and offers premium SUV appeal in…
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 04:40

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Although it wears the Equinox nameplate, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV has little else in common with that compact SUV. The differences start with its powertrain, which swaps gasoline power for electrons. The Equinox EV's exterior styling blends futuristic touches with more traditional crossover design cues, and it looks pretty cool. The entry-level front-wheel-drive powertrain is 210 ponies strong and…

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