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Reviews: 104

Articles

Kia EV6 GT test drive: 650 hp and proof that an electric car can have character

Kia EV6 GT test drive: 650 hp and proof that an electric car can have character

Five affordable Chinese hybrid SUVs compared in a car showroom

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5 Chinese hybrid SUVs under €30,000 in Romania in 2026: HEV or PHEV and what to check

Used Suzuki Vitara being inspected in a workshop before purchase

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Used Suzuki Vitara in 2026: what to check on Boosterjet, Hybrid, AllGrip and history

BMW iX3 50 xDrive photographed in Romania

BMW iX3 on a long-term test: the range convinces, but the steering-wheel controls and HUD irritate

Cristiana Oprea presents the BYD Seal 01, the first BYD race car built in Europe

Europe’s first BYD race car was built in Romania: the Seal 01 has 530 hp

Mechanic checking a car’s cooling circuit with a pressure tester

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Why coolant keeps dropping with no visible leak: 8 causes and what to check

Used Honda Civic in 2026: what to check on VTEC Turbo, i-DTEC, e:HEV, CVT and history

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Used Honda Civic in 2026: what to check on VTEC Turbo, i-DTEC, e:HEV, CVT and history

Aerobatic aircraft during an air show watched by the public

BIAS 2026 for drivers: car access, parking and traffic in Băneasa

BMW iX3 and a cyclist in a safety-systems test

BMW expands standard safety systems: delayed door opening and braking during manoeuvres

Subaru Outback Wilderness with black trim on wheel arches, sills and bumpers

Why do SUVs have so much black plastic on the body?

Toyota Yaris Cross 2027 in Precious Bronze

Toyota Yaris Cross is updated: revised design and Hybrid 130 across the range

Used family 4x4 cars under €20,000 checked before purchase

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7 used family 4x4 cars under €20,000 in Romania in 2026: what to choose and what to check

Used Renault Arkana inspected in a workshop before purchase

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Used Renault Arkana in 2026: what to check on E-Tech, TCe, EDC, the battery and the boot

Electric BMW iX5 M prototype tested on the Nürburgring circuit

Electric BMW iX5 M appears in testing: four motors and a possible 2027 launch

Checking the battery of an electric car in a workshop

How long an electric-car battery lasts: degradation, warranty and costs

The Silver Cross Reef AL Giallo stroller, photographed from above on a yellow background

Lamborghini and Silver Cross launch a children's stroller in only 500 examples

White Leapmotor B10 photographed in Romania

Leapmotor and FAW Group expand their partnership for electrified cars, batteries and assistance systems

Official teaser for the future Lotus Type 135 with a hybrid V8 engine

Lotus Type 135 will have a hybrid V8 and more than 1,000 hp. Launch is scheduled for 2028

The electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 seen from the front

The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is electric: 680 hp, three motors and 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds

Standard Porsche 911 GT3 on a circuit

Porsche prepares the 911 GT3 Bergsport, an edition reserved for Alpine markets

Several Škoda Octavia generations and versions gathered for the 30-year anniversary

The modern Škoda Octavia turns 30: four generations and almost 7.9 million cars

Volkswagen ID. California Cruise prepared for camping

Volkswagen ID. California Cruise: electric camper with a double bed and V2L power

Used Japanese cars inspected before purchase

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7 used Japanese cars under €15,000 in Romania in 2026: what to choose and what to check

Used SEAT Ateca inspected in a workshop before purchase

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Used SEAT Ateca in 2026: what to check on TSI, TDI, DSG, 4Drive and history