After Porsche 918 and Mercedes AMG GT R, the brand-new Lamborghini Huracán Performante is now officially the record holder on the Nordschleife. With an astonishing production car lap time of 06:52:01. Causing some serious Nurburgring-Sting for the competition. I chased the Italian super-sportscar around Imola race track in Bologna.
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Thorential Love – Volvo V90 Cross Country
It seems the only two nationalities, who have no penchant for station wagons are Russians – and South Africans. During a road trip into the Klein-Karoo I found out how Volvo is going to sell the gorgeous new V90 Cross Country to local wagon haters.
Mountains passed – BMW i8
In the last three years I successfully missed every opportunity to experience BMW’s i8. Just before the hybrid super sports car is due for a facelift I borrowed one for a couple of days and headed deep into the Alps.
Electrifying Performance – BMW 530 i
BMW’s sixth and newest iPerformance vehicle, the hybrid 5-series, is a further step towards electric mobility. And another nail in the coffin for the diesel engine.
Frozen editions – BMW 4-series Coupe & Convertible
An unexpected return of winter in spring turned Bavaria into a fairy tale Christmas landscape. And the launch of the rejuvenated BMW 440i Coupe and 430i Convertible into a bit of a challenge.
Elegant and exclusive – Mercedes E Coupe & Convertible
For three decades the Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupé is combining elegance and exclusivity. And the topless Cabriolet version turns 25 this year. I experienced both in the countryside outside Barcelona.
Topless in heels – Range Rover Evoque convertible
Head in the air, feet in the sand, that’s how I enjoyed the first convertible in the compact premium SUV class: Land Rover’s open happiness Evoque.
Hi 5 – Audi A5
Four years after the launch Audi introduced the new face-lifted A5 with a sharpened image. The convertible will follow soon.
Soul Supplier – Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
Alfa Romeo is back. With the seductive and soulful Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde. I got acquainted with her on a private race track in Franschhoek.
Monster Mini
The second-generation Countryman is the biggest ‘Mini’ in the 58-year history of the company. I took the compact SUV for a spin on English country roads.