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Reviews: 104

Articles

A Formula 1 car on a circuitNewsNews

Formula 1 races could be shortened to 290 km in 2027. The reason is the fuel use of the new engines

The new Dacia Spring, seen from the frontNewsNews

The new Dacia Spring starts at €17,990 in France. It has 250 km of range and is built in Europe

The new Dacia Spring, presented by the manufacturerNewsNews

New Dacia Spring is produced in Slovenia, has 250 km WLTP range and will cost under 20,000 €

Mechanic checking the temperature of the expansion tank with the cap closedNewsNews

Why does coolant boil in the expansion tank? Bubbles, pressure and 7 causes

Pistons and cylinders of an internal-combustion engineNewsNews

Why engines have cylinders of different sizes and why 500 cc is a frequent benchmark

INEOS Grenadier on an off-road trailNewsNews

INEOS Grenadier gets an armoured version for the British Army

Electric Mercedes-Benz VLE 400 4MATIC, in MANUFAKTUR redNewsNews

Mercedes-Benz VLE 400 4MATIC is now orderable: 422 hp and range of up to 654 km

Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class off the tarmacNewsNews

Mercedes patents an SUV that can float and use its wheels as paddles

Rendering of the future Mercedes electric E-Class seen from the frontNewsNews

Mercedes is preparing an electric E-Class for 2027. The new model will replace the EQE

Skoda FabiaNewsNews

Skoda is preparing the ground for an electric Fabia, but the model is not yet approved

Used Mercedes-Benz GLA inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBuying Guides

Used Mercedes-Benz GLA in 2026: running costs and what to check on diesel, DCT, 4MATIC and PHEV

Used Renault Clio inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBuying Guides

Used Renault Clio in 2026: what to check on TCe, dCi, E-Tech, LPG and city wear

Ford Otosan production line in CraiovaNewsNews

Ford is catching manufacturing defects earlier. First results show up in warranty costs

Kia — global sales results for August 2026NewsNews

Kia announces global sales results for August 2026

Polestar Formula 2030, seen from the front in the first image published by the manufacturerNewsNews

Polestar Formula 2030 previews the next Polestar 2 and the future Polestar 7 SUV

Škoda Superb liftback, fourth generationNewsNews

Škoda is weighing whether to drop Superb. Vision O could also cover the Octavia segment

Volkswagen ID. Polo on the production line in MartorellNewsNews

Volkswagen ID. Polo reaches delivery times of 10 months. Strong demand for the Skoda Epiq as well

Oliver Blume, Olaf Lies and Tomer Jacob at the presentation of the Volkswagen Osnabrück plant agreementNewsNews

Volkswagen prepares to sell the Osnabrück plant. The car factory is to produce defence systems

Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max Explorer with the roof raisedNewsNews

The Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max launched with a roof-integrated tent and 11 cabin layouts

Used cars with large boots compared with real luggageBuying GuideBuying Guides

7 used cars with a large boot under €15,000 in Romania in 2026: saloon or liftback?

Used Dacia Jogger being inspected in a workshop before purchaseBuying GuideBuying Guides

Used Dacia Jogger in 2026: what to check on ECO-G, Hybrid, 7 seats and safety

Peugeot Quasar, a mid-engined concept presented in 1984NewsNews

25 mid-engined concept cars that never reached production

The new Audi A2 e-tron, presented in 2026NewsNews

The new Audi A2 e-tron has been unveiled: up to 646 km of range and a starting price of €38,200

Range Rover cars on a Jaguar Land Rover production lineNewsNews

Jaguar Land Rover will cut about 4,000 jobs over the next two years