Tag: German Cars
Mercedes-Benz 600 ‘Grosser’ (1963-81): Dictators’ Drive
Boasting then advanced luxury features, acres of space, vast and lazily developed power a uni-body design and supple and sophisticated independent hydraulic suspension, the...
BMW Z8 (2000-03): Z Hits the Spot
A futuristic interpretation of retro styling, the Z8 combines classic proportion and details with sharp and avant-garde lines and style. On the outside, the...
Mini Rocketman (2011): Pocket Rocket
Measuring almost 400mm less than the current Mini hatchback, the Rocketman concept unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motorshow is but a few centimeters longer...
BMW M1 (1978-1981): The One and Only
Designed as a race car developed for road use under homologation rules, the M1 also contributed its gloriously charismatic 3.5-litre M Division straight-six engine...
Mercedes-Benz W123 series (1976-1986): King of the Bangers
The W123 E-Class-precursor is the banger that refuses to die and is likely to be around for a long time still, for its secret...
Volkswagen Golf GTI (1976-84): Old School Hot-Hatchery
Credited with popularizing fast, practical, reliable and affordable motoring the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI arrived just after the Renault 5 Alpine/Gordini in 1976, and...
Mercedes-Benz V250 Avantgarde: Luxury By Large Measures
Replacing the outgoing Viano nameplate and re-adopting the V-Class moniker as of 2014, the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz’ highly practical large people carrier is...
Audi RS Q3 Performance: Punching Above Its Weight
Somewhere between hot hatch and rally car in character and a practical premium crossover SUV in execution, the Audi RS Q3 Performance is a...
Audi S5 Coupe: All Round Ability
Swift, safe, stylish and sophisticated, the Audi S5 is the closest thing to a direct descendent to the iconic original Audi Quattro currently available....
Audi SQ5 TFSI: Discrete Yet Discernibly Athletic SUV
A relative latecomer to the region, with a new second generation standard Q5 model soon due and even a similarly powered model line topping...
BMW M2: Best of Bavaria
A small, fast, feisty and fun 2-door or berlinetta saloon – generally described as a coupe in contemporary fashion – the BMW M2 may...
Vauxhall Corsa VXR: Quick Compact Packs Punch And Poise
Introduced in 2015, the Corsa VXR version arrived shortly after the latest incarnation of Britain’s best-selling car model arrived in 2014. A hot super-mini...
Audi RS4 Avant: Hill Climb Hero
Successor to the now collectible 1994-95 RS2 Avant, the agile, grippy and swift RS4 is impressive on many levels and is a thoroughly well-rounded...
Audi RS7: Low-Slung Luxury Liftback Puts the Fast into Fastback
Dramatic, low-slung and luxurious, the Audi RS7 is the four-ring Ingolstadt manufacturer’s gambit into the high performance coupe-like prestige 4-door car segment. Arriving in...
Opel Insignia Country Tourer: Taking the Rough with the Smooth
In current parlance one might call the Country Tourer a crossover, but its’ adaptive four-wheel-drive system might well in fact give it an edge...
Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer: High Performance Hauler
Spacious and well-kitted, the Opel Performance Centre’s version of the Insignia Sports Tourer is a more sensible and affordable real-world alternative for dad-racers than...
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Edition 507 Coupe: Swan Song Drivers’ Edition
Designated to reflect its 507PS continental European horsepower rating, the 507 Edition’s burly large displacement V8’s output translates to 500BHP developed at a haughty...
Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Guard: Armoured Executive
The smallest, most discrete and lightest of Mercedes-Benz’ armoured Guard range of vehicles, the E-Class Guard is designed to protect its well-to-do owner/drivers from...
Mercedes-Benz SLK200: Daily Drive Drop-Top
One of three German cars to a lead from Mazda MX-5’s almost single-handedly achieved revitalization of the small, fun and uncomplicatedly affordable roadster niche,...
Mercedes-Benz AMG CL63: Opulently Personal
Not quite a traditional grand tourer sports car, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CL63 is nothing short of a full-blown yet two-door luxury car reminiscent of...
Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI: Burning the Midnight Oil
In fact, Mercedes’ own Diesel saloons of that era and before were renowned primarily for their use as German taxis owing to their comfort...













































































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