The coupé unit in the previous edition is so rare on our roads that we could already talk about it as an exotic. The fact that the design indicated that it was only a series 1 fitted rear took its toll, as few are willing to pay that much for it. The test 220d offered a concrete measure of sportiness and plenty of driving pleasure, only the price of 52 thousand made us think.
Ford's medium minivan will be presented in Paris in a refreshed look, and as expected, it will get the now characteristic "Aston Martin" engine mask and a more modern and more refined interior in the style of the current plague. There are also some innovations in the engines, especially in the form of the 1.5-liter ecoboost engine, and advanced technology has also been improved.
The classic Mercedes buyer is not the youngest. He doesn't need a back for his sports props, baby carriages and the like. He experienced this somewhere in the past, in the years when he was just planning his life's path. Hence the fact that Mercedes station wagons have never been popular with buyers of this brand. They represent only around a modest and average 10 percent of total sales. Mercedes wants to change that with the CT model, the sale of which started these days.
We are not overly used to limited series in this size and price range, especially from this brand. The Helly Hansen version of the Captur convinces with its red and black color combination, extensive standard equipment and an excellent and economical diesel engine. Less convincing is the substantial price in the immediate vicinity of 20 thousand.
At last year's premiere of the Series 2 coupe, BMW announced that this year the range of this model will be enriched by a cabriolet version, which, like its predecessor - the Series 1 Cabrio, will retain the tradition of the canvas sliding roof. Opening and closing will be possible, as before, while driving up to a speed of 50 km/h. Four engines and two transmissions available, and next year also xDrive.
Daimler is planning a number of new models within the AMG family of models, and the latest in the series is a smaller sports coupe called the AMG GT, which will compete with the Porsche 911 and the like. The AMG GT is smaller and significantly lighter than the current SLS AMG, and at 130 thousand, it is also significantly cheaper. It is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine capable of 510 hp.
The new aygo brings a new in-house design philosophy, marked by the letter X on the nose of the vehicle. This makes it quite different from the outgoing model, and the newcomer also surpasses the latter in terms of comfort and driving characteristics, the designers of which have paid a lot of attention to improvements. Prices from 8,690 euros onwards, air conditioning and LED daytime running lights as standard.
Today, Mercedes Benz released the first official images of the third generation B-Class, which has received a facelift, more sporty looks and technologies, and a collection of little things that make it the perfect travel companion to fight in an increasingly crowded segment. The proof is also the rush of Mercedes, who published the photos today, a month before the official presentation at the Paris Motor Show.
Viano has grown and matured, you could say. Not that it used to be small or young, but the new generation, called Class V, actually makes it look that way. According to the proportions, it has stretched in length and now measures as much as 5.14 meters. In addition to the classic version, a longer and shorter version is now available. There are three engines to choose from, two gearboxes, and later also two drives.
Today in London, the premiere of Jaguar's new model - XE, was held, with which they intend to return to the D-segment through the big doors and give the German "holy" trinity a little sleep. Prices will range from around 33,500 to 75,000 euros. It will hit the roads at the beginning of next year, and a station wagon version will also be announced later.
Records fascinate and inspire people, and no wonder then that the best-selling book in the world is the Guinness Book of Records and not (anymore) the Bible. And although breaking into the "Bible" of records is difficult, some people don't even have to apply for a record, because the world notices them on its own. This applies to Predjamski Castle, which was recently recognized as the largest cave castle in the world and can be found in the 60th anniversary edition.
The new twingo brings a lot of new things, in addition to a new and fresh shape, a new platform and a completely different design from the current one. Namely, the engine and drive are (moved) to the rear, which has led to a more spacious passenger cabin and better weight distribution. Inside, however, it means a completely redesigned cabin, more space and a lot of powerful multimedia.