Here are 4 + 4 need-to-know fun facts about Audi’s latest EV SUV, the Audi Q4 e-tron. Fact 1: This is an entry-level EV SUV from Audi As far as EVs go from the Ingolstadt brand, this is currently the entry-level model. Until the rumoured Q2 (all of Audi’s EVs moving forward will be designated with even numbers) is launched sometime in 2027, this is your first step into the world of ...
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That affordable little EV hatchback is now Cat-A friendly, and the power drop does little to spoil the MG4 renowned’s fun factor. MG has been making quite the splash, aiming to please the budget-conscious car buyer with a lineup of attractive offerings. And the MG4 did not disappoint. Its fun-to-drive demeanour and stylish looks previously bagged one of our AutoApp Car Of The Year awards in 2023. Well earned. Now, MG has ...
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There's just something special when a well-chosen family vehicle gives you that quiet satisfaction. That's what the Nissan Serena offers in spades. MPVs seem to be back in trend, a thankful reprise from the SUV onslaught that has dominated the automotive market in recent years. Let's face it, an MPV is just better when it comes to hauling around a large family, and the Nissan Serena proves you can do it both ...
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Yes, that's right, it’s called the “Hashtag One”. Let's quickly move past its name and focus on the new kid on the block - the Smart #1 Pro+. The name Smart traditionally conjures images of the ForTwo, that diminutive city car which burst onto the scene as a future vision of urban commuting. A collaboration initially sparked by Swatch and later dominated by Mercedes, it epitomised innovative compact design. Yet despite its ...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the conceived solution after Mercedes realised that it was making too many cars that did the same job. And it is a rather splendid solution. Mercedes-Benz, in a move to thin the herd, phased out the two-door variants of its mid-range saloons in favour of a single, more unified contender: the CLE. It’s a tribute to consolidation, with two-door coupes being well-trodden ground for Mercedes. But, good looks ...
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The EQB 250+ seats seven in quiet comfort and with good space within. Believe it or not, the EQB 250+ sits in a league of its own. No, seriously. At its price point in the local market, which other premium electric SUV can one find with this level of headroom and legroom? One would need to spend another $20-grand to step up to the next larger electric SUV, the BMW iX3. The ...
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Indestructible, Incorruptible, Invincible. Those are the three 'I's of the Fat Bob 114. The day had finally arrived when Fat Max would meet Fat Bob, and this review had 'chonk' written all over it from the get-go. Yours truly had been looking forward to this moment for a couple of years now, and here it was. Having already reviewed the Softail Standard last year, the opportunity to cruise the highways again with ...
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We take the new MINI Cooper Electric on a scenic drive around Spain to stretch its electric legs. MINI's first attempt at building an EV was well, a little bit mixed. Yes, the MINI Electric was agile and had a cosy interior, but the range was frankly pathetic, and it couldn't charge up very quickly. So, back to the drawing board, and this is attempt number two. That presents us with the new ...
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The Swedes really know how to design a clean and attractive aesthetic, and it shows in the Polestar 2. This is my second encounter with the Polestar 2, this time in Standard range Single motor (SRSM) guise, in just over a year. For this 2024 model, Polestar has done something truly spectacular. Where the previous version was front-wheel drive, this 2024 model switches over to rear-wheel drive. While this may not seem ...
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee L presents another intriguing option in the premium SUV segment. Off-road capable SUVs have seen a huge market shift in recent years. There are still a handful of SUVs that can scale a rock face at your earliest convenience, but most of the crop has since become jacked-up city cruisers festooned with new tech and creature comforts. These 'posers' might not be good offroad, but consumers are opening ...
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Small and simple facelift updates enable the Mercedes-Benz EQA to maintain its competitive edge. The EQA, Mercedes' petite electric crossover, has recently undergone a gentle touch-up. Originally debuting in 2021, the EQA was a pioneer in a then sparsely populated field. Fast forward to today, and it finds itself amidst a veritable stampede of rivals like the BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron, all jostling for supremacy in the luxury electric crossover ...
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X2 be or not X2 be, that is the question... Imagine a young executive who needs a set of wheels suited to their high-powered job status. Or parents looking to purchase a car for their university-going child who needs to commute frequently and look cool while doing so. Sure, there's the BMW X1, which is more practical, but for the cool-factor and style-points, one needs to take a serious look at the ...
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The BMW iX1 is a compact family EV that is more than practical enough for most families. It seems that BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, isn’t so small anymore. Echoing the way a modern 3 Series now sprawls into the space once occupied by an older 5 Series, the latest X1 has stretched its limbs to rival the dimensions of the original X3. It's a growth spurt that makes you take a ...
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The Audi SQ8 e-tron numbers don't make rational sense on paper, but it’s an SUV that drives brilliantly. Audi's naming strategy remains as bewildering as ever with the introduction of the new Q8 e-tron. This isn't your conventional Q8 with an internal combustion engine. Instead, Audi has given a facelift and a new name to its first electric vehicle, the e-tron SUV from 2019. Despite its shared name, the Q8 e-tron doesn't ...
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Generational improvements to the Prius have seen it stand tall as the industry standard for hybrid vehicles. The Ur Prius was introduced in 1997 as the first mass-produced hybrid car, and immediately became renowned for excellent fuel economy. Toyota has steadily improved its base formula for the hybrid system since then, resulting in what we have today. This is the fifth generation Prius featuring the fifth generation hybrid system. Despite a plethora ...
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