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.
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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.
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.
South African crime writers – Murder they wrote
Is it true that crime doesn’t pay? Dieter Losskarn asked four of South Africa’s most popular thriller authors. Roger Smith, Deon Meyer, Michele Rowe and Andrew Brown are getting away with murder on a regular base. Photography: Guido Schwarz (Meyer, Rowe, Brown), Dieter Losskarn (Smith) The night they were hijacked, Roxy Palmer and her husband, …
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Red Bull – Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet’s facelifted Trailblazer flagship Z71 offers tons of street cred and a bullish stance. Blacked-out 18 inch wheels, door handles and mirrors as well as cool decals make a clear statement: Fortuner and Everest, I am here to get you – on and off the road.
Cute too – Audi Q2
Audi completes its SUV portfolio with the rather cute entry-level Q2 crossover. The Q3 is not amused.
Watercool – Amphicar
Since the automobile was born, ambitious inventors tried to make them swim as well. There were many unsuccessful attempts that ended in deep water. Only one non-military amphibious vehicle was ever put into production on a commercial base: the German Amphicar. LossKARn cruised in one on the Rhine.