If you like the D5 S, there’s little to rival what it offers. The kicker is that the legendary residual value of Alpina cars is far from certain, given the nature of the powertrain. Putting that to one side, the D5 S costs £62,000, to which you can add £1785 for adaptive dampers with electronically… Continue reading Alpina D5 S 2018 review
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Ford S-MAX review
Ford pioneered the fun-to-drive MPV with the first S-MAX a decade ago, and the latest model is an even more rounded product. The S-MAX drives like a seriously well-sorted family saloon, yet offers seven-seat practicality. It’s more comfortable than the previous model and packed with enough technology to shame even some luxury saloons. There’s a great… Continue reading Ford S-MAX review
Ford Galaxy review
Ford has a reputation for building cars that are fun to drive, and the previous generation Galaxy handled well, given that it was such a large MPV. However, the brand’s latest large car platform (the same architecture that underpins the Ford Mondeo and S-MAX) has divided opinion, being geared towards comfort rather than fun. In… Continue reading Ford Galaxy review
New Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 review
Elegance is a commodity prized by car designers. Often strived for, seldom achieved. But the DB11 Volante has a genuine style that sets the tone for the rest of the car. It’s the first drop-top in Aston Martin’s new model line-up, and far from being a simple chop-the-roof-off-a-DB11-Coupe job, the Volante has undergone a thorough… Continue reading New Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 review
Land Rover Discovery Sport review
The 2.0-litre diesel makes the Discovery Sport feel like a refined, premium product Land Rover has worked hard to isolate the worst engine noise from the Discovery Sport cabin. Replacing the older 2.2 TD4 diesel with the newer 2.0 Ingenium early in its life saw the Discovery Sport jump near to the top of the… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery Sport review
New Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer 2018 review
A quarter of a century after the GSi badge first appeared on a Vauxhall, the letters that used to mark out the company’s high-performance models are back – on a range-topping version of the new Insignia. In effect a replacement for the VXR, the Insignia GSi is available in two bodystyles: the Grand Sport hatch… Continue reading New Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer 2018 review
Land Rover Defender (2012-2016) review
After a run of more than 60 years, the Land Rover Defender finally stopped production on 29 January 2016. It marked the end of a true British motoring legend, and only the original Mini can challenge the Defender’s place in the hearts of the British population. However, it’s fair to say that the Mini could… Continue reading Land Rover Defender (2012-2016) review
DENZA Holds First Open Winter EV Test Drive in China
Manzhouli, Feb 21, 2017 —— The DENZA 400 electric vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “DENZA 400”) successfully conducted an open test-drive under snowy winter conditions in Inner Mongolia. With temperatures dipping below minus 25 degrees Celsius, the convoy was led by a group of DENZA owners, consumers, and members of the media, showcasing the innovative… Continue reading DENZA Holds First Open Winter EV Test Drive in China
DENZA All-Electric Vehicle Showcased at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show
• DENZA all-electric vehicle shines at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show • DENZA combines Daimler’s renowned tradition and engineering expertise as a worldwide leader in safety technology and quality excellence with BYD’s leading battery technology. • The CEO of the joint venture Yan Chen said “The DENZA EV has been welcomed by many families just… Continue reading DENZA All-Electric Vehicle Showcased at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show
Daimler Project DENZA Prepares Market Introduction
DENZA well on track: market introduction in 2014 World premiere at the Auto China 2014 in Beijing First dealerships to open mid next year in Beijing, Shanghai, China and Shenzhen, China Intensive testing program for pre-production models: focus on safety and reliability Production tests in Shenzhen successfully underway … Continue reading Daimler Project DENZA Prepares Market Introduction