The end for the diesel engine? Certainly not. Ford is simply bringing a hefty six-cylinder diesel engine to the Ranger. The Ford Ranger is currently only available as a 279 hp plug-in hybrid and as a wild Raptor with a powerful 292 hp 3.0 Ecoboost V6 petrol engine. Next year, a third option will be […]
Behind the Experimental Concept The Peugeot 308 and DS 4 (now Numéro 4) have already been facelifted, so the Opel Astra can’t be far behind. It’s clear where it gets its inspiration for the refresh. Unlike its French cousins, the Opel Astra has not yet been facelifted, but it won’t be long before white smoke
About 60 percent of all new electric cars are lease cars Not every new electric car registered in the Netherlands is bought by a private individual. In fact, most are not, according to figures requested by Automotive-Online.nl from the Association of Dutch Car Leasing Companies (VNA). Of all lease cars registered in the Netherlands in
The current Renault Clio was still doing quite well thanks to sharp pricing. Yet here is generation number six already, because Renault understands that standing still is going backwards. Yes, we think so too, and the rest of the Netherlands as well, judging by the good sales figures. But Renault clearly wants to prevent the
Beige, not brown Only a few hundred Opel Corsa A models with valid MOT are left in our country. This one is without a doubt one of the nicest ones remaining. In the early 80s, Dutch people flocked to Opel dealerships, largely due to the first Corsa. In its best year, 1984, a staggering 18,000
Almost 770 kilometers range The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is available for the first time with electric powertrains since its generation change. AutoWeek can now report the prices of that electric Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology. The Mercedes-Benz CLA can now be ordered with various powertrains. Besides as an EV, the sedan is
Ioniq 5 N as an example For decades, European car manufacturers were the prime example for various Asian competitors. Nowadays, the roles are increasingly reversed. For example, Porsche has now drawn inspiration from Hyundai. Remember when South Koreans were trying to develop more European-looking cars to conquer our market? That’s no longer necessary. Hyundai and
Experiencing Chinese Adventures Car manufacturers have a tendency to increase the height of all SUVs and crossovers. Some brands go even further. Kia, for example, with this EV5 Weekender. Kia has gone big in China for the Guangzhou Auto Show 2025 and raised the EV5. To be able to handle inhospitable terrain, off-road tires have
Defender Dakar D7X-R Maybe you are especially looking forward to Christmas, but many motorsport enthusiasts are already looking a little further ahead. In January it is time again for the Dakar Rally and this Defender is ready for it. The new year always starts well for lovers of roaring engines and flying desert sand, because
Nice for a long time The Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross are getting a sporty cousin. This Citroën Basalt Vision previews what we won’t get at all in the Netherlands. The Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross that you can buy in the Netherlands are European market versions of similarly named models that are for sale