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Car tests by experts are the reference for many people who are going to buy a car. Little by little we are carving out a place in this area, and more and more brands are available to us.


If you are thinking about buying a car or if you like to see another opinion on the cars on the market, these are your articles. Here you can see car models from all segments, so you won’t miss any.


Mazda CX-3 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 CV AWD Auto, review and road test
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Mazda CX-3 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 CV AWD Auto, review and road test

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
15 February 2016
10 min.

We road test the Mazda CX-3, the new Japanese crossover that is proving a sales success. We analyse the CX-3 with the new 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105 CV diesel engine paired with the six-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. We review the design, engine, handling and equipment, as well as prices and our verdict on this Mazda CX-3.

Kia Sportage 2016, first drive and road test in Barcelona
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Kia Sportage 2016, first drive and road test in Barcelona

Escrito por: Gaby Esono
2 February 2016
9 min.

About a year ago we got a first-hand look at the renewal of one of the best-known models from the Korean brand, the Kia Sorento. Now, we travel to Barcelona to meet the new generation of the Sportage, its smaller sibling, which has been completely updated to win over the European market once and for all.

Prueba Renault Twingo 0.9 TCe, movilidad estilosa
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Prueba Renault Twingo 0.9 TCe, movilidad estilosa

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
1 February 2016
11 min.

Inauguramos la sección de pruebas de febrero con un pequeño urbanita que cuenta con una legión de adeptos en el mercado europeo. Hablamos del Renault Twingo, que en esta nueva generación se ha renovado completamente, desarrollándose en colaboración con Mercedes-Benz.

Opel Astra 2016, presentation and test drive in Madrid
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Opel Astra 2016, presentation and test drive in Madrid

Escrito por: Aarón Pérez
30 January 2016
9 min.

The fifth generation of the Opel Astra 2016 has just arrived, the backbone of the Rüsselsheim-based brand is renewed, it sheds weight, improves connectivity and its engines are now much more efficient. I travelled to Madrid to get to know the Opel segment C compact in detail.

Renault Megane 2016, presentation and road test in Madrid
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Renault Megane 2016, presentation and road test in Madrid

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
29 January 2016
8 min.

The Renault Megane is one of those eternal models that everyone, at some point in their “motoring” life, mentions, evaluates or discusses. Today Highmotor travels to Madrid to test the renewal of the Megane, a new generation -and there have been four now- that arrives with a lot of force.

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel 262 CV Quattro, review and road test
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Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel 262 CV Quattro, review and road test

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
25 January 2016
15 min.

We take the wheel of a saloon in the grand sense of the word, the flagship of Audi. We tested the Audi A8 3.0 V6 TDI clean diesel 262 CV Quattro with the eight-speed automatic gearbox, and in this test we analyse in detail this comfortable and sporty German saloon.

Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 110 CV Zen, review and road test
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Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 110 CV Zen, review and road test

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
10 January 2016
12 min.

A new engine arrives in the Renault Captur. This time we tested the Renault Captur with the 1.5 dCi diesel engine producing 110 CV, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. A very fuel-efficient Captur that above all offers originality and practical solutions in its interior. We analyse the design, engine, handling, consumption and equipment of the Renault Captur Zen.

Mercedes Test Day: MB GLE Coupe and MB Class S 500 Plug-in Hybrid, first contact
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Mercedes Test Day: MB GLE Coupe and MB Class S 500 Plug-in Hybrid, first contact

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
3 January 2016
5 min.

We get behind the wheel of the latest news from Mercedes-Benz at a Test Day in Galicia. We were able to have a first contact with the Mercedes GLE Coupe 350d 4Matic and the Mercedes Class S 500 Plug-in Hybrid, as well as preview some of the star brand’s new releases for 2016.

Prueba Peugeot 508 1.6 BlueHDi Allure, rodador incansable
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Prueba Peugeot 508 1.6 BlueHDi Allure, rodador incansable

Escrito por: Daniel Valdivielso
31 December 2015
11 min.

El año llega a su fin, las Navidades están haciendo de las suyas, y con ellas una de las grandes “tradiciones”, los viajes. Son muchas las familias que se reúnen en Navidad tras realizar largas kilometradas por carretera, y por eso en Highmotor os traemos la prueba de una de las berlinas ruteras por excelencia, el Peugeot 508, en su versión 1.6 HDi Allure.

Jeep Renegade 2.0 MTJ 120 CV 4x4 Game Changer, review and test drive
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Jeep Renegade 2.0 MTJ 120 CV 4x4 Game Changer, review and test drive

Escrito por: Diego G. Moreira
27 December 2015
12 min.

Our protagonist in the test section is the Jeep Renegade, in the Game Changer edition. This trim is the entry point to the Renegade’s 4×4 range, equipped with a two-litre diesel engine producing 120 CV. We tell you everything about the Renegade, its off-road capabilities, its design, build quality, interior space and equipment.