Alpine A390 Test Drive: Experience Alpine’s Electric Revolution

After the superb G 450 d, with its delightful six-cylinder diesel and endless torque, and the surprisingly competent G 580 EQ, which proved that even a G-Class can stand strong in electric form, it was time for the third musketeer: the all-new G 500.

Many kilometers in an E61 535d have left a nostalgic feeling for what makes a BMW a BMW for me. Mirror that feeling to recent, controversial decisions by the brand, and after reading this review, you’ll see why I ended up relieved.

The Range Rover Sport is one of those cars you don’t buy because it’s the most rational choice. With the Range Rover Sport P460e Dynamic SE, Land Rover adds another layer to that formula: a plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering 460 horsepower, designed to combine classic Range Rover luxury with modern electrified efficiency.

The range of the new Mercedes GLC includes not one or two, but three plug-in hybrid versions. Next to the GLC 300e and GLC300de, we took the fastest and most powerful plug-in hybrid of the bunch, the GLC 400e 4matic. Can this GLC win our hearts?

You've seen a fair amount of C-Class models being reviewed here, but you haven't seen this Mercedes-Benz C 220 d All-Terrain pass by. A flavor of C-Class that housed two premieres in fact.

Op papier lijkt het bijna absurd: 727 pk, 1.000 Nm, M xDrive met 4WD, 4WD Sport én 2WD. Alsof BMW dacht: “Waarom kiezen tussen efficiëntie en hooligan-gedrag als je beide kunt hebben?” En eerlijk, dat is exact waarom we stiekem zo verliefd blijven op de M5. Altijd al, elke generatie opnieuw.

Twenty or so years ago, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) arms race began with exotic vehicles of all sorts, cars like the Tesla Roadster or the more recent Jaguar I-Pace. But thankfully, the world is now being fed regular models powered by batteries too, and today's subject is one of those: the Mercedes EQB 250 Luxury Line.

Sommige auto’s moet je niet twee dagen testen. Sommige moet je leven. En dat is precies wat er gebeurde met deze Range Rover P510e. Geen fabrieksnieuw testmodel. Geen showroomglans. Maar een exemplaar met 50.000 kilometer op de teller, een long-term test avant la lettre.

Volkswagen’s SUV lineup has become enormous. Between the T-Cross, Taigo, T-Roc and Tiguan, not to mention the fully electric ID models, it’s sometimes difficult to immediately understand where each model fits. Yet the Volkswagen T-Roc still manages to carve out a very clear place in the range.

Though the world may never have been as polarized and divided as today, almost everyone agrees that the Mercedes-AMG SL is nothing but beautiful. But when I mention a 4-cylinder in the SL? You're right back in the polarized world.

What do you put in the introduction of a review about the 2023 BMW M3 Touring? I had that question in my head for the past few weeks, and then I realised this car doesn’t need an introduction.

Practical, efficient, comfortable and cleverly engineered. When the Skoda Enyaq launched, it proved that this philosophy could also work in the electric era. Now Skoda takes the next step with the all-new Skoda Elroq, a compact electric SUV positioned below the Enyaq in the lineup. Smaller, more city-friendly and slightly more affordable, but still built on the same advanced Volkswagen Group MEB platform.

Na bijna 1.000 km testen op Belgische wegen, snelwegen en bochtige secundaire routes, zat ons verbruik op 2,2 l/100 km en 14,2 kWh/100 km, cijfers die je eigenlijk alleen verwacht bij een veel kleinere plug-in, maar zeker niet bij een S-Klasse Lang-limousine. En toch: de S 450 e Lang overtuigde ons op elk vlak. Misschien zijn we nog altijd fans van eine sterke S-Klasse-diesel, maar deze hybride versie wist ons hart op onvermoede manier te veroveren.

We’ve already had our hands on the new Range Rover, and we have already concluded that it was a worthy replacement for the old King. Now, the king also comes with 7 seats, which changes a few things.

Sometimes you come across cars you think about rationally. And sometimes there are cars where, after just three corners, you already know: this simply feels right. The Volkswagen Golf 8.5 R Black Edition clearly belongs to that second category. In fact, we can sum it up quite simply: this might just be the most complete hot hatch you can buy today.

Little over half a year ago, I had the pleasure of driving the 843 hp Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance in Nice, France. That encounter was only brief and didn't leave an impression, as its non-PHEV family member did back in 2019. Is a multiple-day encounter with one of AMG's flagships enough to win me over?

The long-awaited successor to the first-generation M2 is here. And whilst it has received some criticism even before the first models rolled from the production line, it’s a surprising car.

There’s something almost counterintuitive about the Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive. In a market where electric cars are getting heavier, more complex and significantly more expensive, Tesla strips things back. Less power than the Performance versions, fewer features, a simpler setup and yet, after spending serious time with it, one conclusion keeps coming back:

Some cars exist because they make sense. Others exist because they push boundaries. And then there’s the Audi RS e-tron GT Performance, a car that, on paper, makes absolutely no sense… yet somehow ends up being one of the most compelling electric vehicles on the market today. With 925 horsepower, over 1,000 Nm of torque, and a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 2.5 seconds, this is officially the most powerful Audi you can buy right now.

Still the best-looking plug-in hybrid SUV… but something doesn’t quite add up There are cars you buy with your head. And then there are cars you buy because you feel something. The CUPRA Formentor has always been the second kind. But while this car still knows exactly how to win you over at first glance… it doesn’t take long before you start asking questions.

Sometimes you get into a car and immediately think: this is special. And sometimes you get into a car and think: this just makes sense. The new Skoda Enyaq 85 Corporate falls into that second category. No drama, no gimmicks, no exaggerated promises. Just a fully electric family SUV built with one simple goal: to do everything right.

Alpine’s range has never really stood still in recent years. The A110 has continuously evolved — refined, sharpened, and subtly repositioned with each iteration. With the arrival of the A110 GTS, Alpine takes another interesting step: the former A110 S and A110 GT are merged into a single model that promises to combine the best of both worlds.

Sommige auto's moet je niet begrijpen. Je moet ze voelen. De nieuwe Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ is precies zo’n auto. Een roadster die ergens tussen ratio en verlangen balanceert, en die in stilte een vraag stelt waarop geen enkel getal antwoord kan geven: hoeveel is genoeg?

Some cars don’t need to be driven to know they’re right. The Alpine A290 was one of those from day one. The tough, compact proportions. The wide stance. And above all those distinctive X‑shaped split headlights, a playful nod to the A110 and at the same time a clear statement: this is an Alpine, not just a Renault in different clothing.

SUVs dominate the market at the moment, but that doesn’t scare some manufacturers to still offer estate cars. One of those all-time favorite estates is the Volkswagen Passat and guess what: there is a new one!