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
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Vauxhall Astra review
Strong diesel engines and punchy petrols combine well with Astra’s composed chassis Unlike many rivals, the Vauxhall Astra is not only built in the UK, it had its chassis tuned for UK roads. In fact, Auto Express was invited on an early chassis development drive to give initial feedback that the Astra was going in… Continue reading Vauxhall Astra review
Ford C-MAX review
Spacious enough but rear passenger space can be tight if carrying a car full of people Despite its relatively compact dimensions, the C-MAX is a very practical car. It has 471 litres of boot space – slightly more than the Renault Scenic’s 437 litres, but way down on the Citroen C4 Picasso‘s 537 litres. With… Continue reading Ford C-MAX review
Vauxhall Corsa review
Better than ever, with mostly good quality, plenty of room and now featuring Vauxhall’s quality infotainment At a glance, you could easily mistake the new Corsa for its predecessor – it has the same door pillars and glass area as before. According to Vauxhall, that’s because existing customers liked the look of the previous car,… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa review
Jaguar XF review
Smooth performance and slick auto gearboxes define the range – but the 2.0 diesel is a bit noisy Thanks to its aluminium underpinnings, the XF is relatively light compared to its rivals, which helps the way it rides and handles. The suspension keeps the body tied down nicely during cornering, so there’s plenty of composure… Continue reading Jaguar XF 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
China Life Insurance To Invest $600M In Didi Chuxing
China’s largest ride share company Didi Chuxing has received a US$600 million investment from China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., following a US$1 billion injection from Apple Inc and a US$400 million infusion from Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. and its Internet finance unit Ant Financial last month. According to Tencent Technology citing a company announcement, China… Continue reading China Life Insurance To Invest $600M In Didi Chuxing
Formula-E 2017/2018 – Rome – The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV2 combines high performance with longevity in the Eternal City
Sur un circuit au tracé vallonné, dessiné au coeur des rues du majestueux quartier de l’EUR, les vingt monoplaces 100% électriques se sont mesurées par des conditions météorologiques idéales. Sous un ciel partiellement couvert, la température de l’asphalte n’a pas dépassé les 38°C, et les pneus MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV2 ont assuré le spectacle. C’est… Continue reading Formula-E 2017/2018 – Rome – The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV2 combines high performance with longevity in the Eternal City