For our first acquaintance, we are driving the version with the 51.7-kWh battery (gross 55, which explains the type designation Epiq 55), clad in a remarkable livery. The prototype looks like a clown’s promotional vehicle, but the balls in the sticker design will soon be seen in advertisements on television and other channels. We already […]
Do you know that story where the Toyota RAV4 is also a Suzuki? That story is now being told for a second time. The recently updated Toyota RAV4 is indeed becoming a Suzuki. This is the new and always plug-in hybrid Suzuki Across. Highlights Suzuki Across Suzuki and Toyota have maintained a close relationship for
Fast Acceleration Without Signals The extremely fast acceleration of electric cars is often cited as a possible cause of motion sickness. But it all comes down to a survival mechanism from the past, research shows. Electric cars are better for reducing local emissions, but the ‘new’ technology has also brought an unexpected problem. Many drivers
The Mercedes-Benz EQE hasn’t quite delivered what ‘Das Haus’ expected of it, and after only about four years, a successor is already in the pipeline. We are talking about the Mercedes-Benz E-class with EQ technology. Quite a mouthful; as the name already reveals, it is much more an E-class than the EQE. The Mercedes-Benz EQE
Close to 100% Because with an electric car you want to know how the battery performs when it’s older and has already covered a considerable number of kilometers, we started battery degradation tests over four years ago. In these tests, we measure the remaining capacity of a battery pack of a used EV. From the
The Honda Prelude is a true, unadulterated, two-door coupe. That’s nice, but you pay €12,500 more for that pleasure. Is it worth it? Honda Prelude Advance – €56,764 The fact that we still get to experience this: a two-door coupé in 2026! Of course, we also find them from brands like Porsche and Ferrari, but
Hundreds of Kilos Lighter, Hundreds of Horsepower Less Strong The absolute top version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has not been immune to criticism. The Mercedes-AMG C 63 4Matic is a very heavy plug-in hybrid with a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol engine. That car is set to make way for a sporty variant with two extra cylinders.
With a new CEO at the helm, a lot will change at Stellantis. Electrification plans are being scaled back, which means the company will have to incur 22 billion euros in write-downs. Since Antonio Filosa took the helmet at Stellantis, there has undoubtedly been a healthy tension in the offices of the automotive giant. Filosa
Volkswagen and Stellantis call on the European Union to better protect its own automotive industry in a world of increasing competition and geopolitical tensions. “Europe is witnessing the rise of new geopolitical tensions. Trade, technology, and industrial capabilities are being used more than ever to serve national interests. The European Union must quickly choose a
Stretched and Flattened Fiat has a handful of new models ready. This includes a sister model for the Fiat Grande Panda. This new Fiat even has something in common with the BMW X6s of this world. About two years ago, Fiat introduced three new concept models. It announced that it would introduce a new model