What are the Germans doing?

I currently have a Mercedes-benz CLA Shooting Brake, which I love, and previously had an E-class Estate, which also looked great. Then I saw the EQC (or Honda Civic!) and then the Audi Urbansphere concept and the new BMW 7 Series, bringing me to the conclusion that something has gone badly wrong with the big three German firms’ design departments.

None of these cars seem to follow a progression of each company’s heritage, and I can’t see myself replacing my CLA Shooting Brake with the latest Mercedes offerings.

The Kia EV6 and Cupra Born are looking very attractive alternatives. Mark Higgins

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