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design also gives the car’s proportions a sportier look, while in the cockpit a high-tech multimedia package plants the car firmly in the future. The latest A4 hits the road with a portfolio of communications and entertainment technology that leaves even luxury class cars looking ...

design also gives the car’s proportions a sportier look, while in the cockpit a high-tech multimedia package plants the car firmly in the future. The latest A4 hits the road with a portfolio of communications and entertainment technology that leaves even luxury class cars looking pale in comparison. compare it! - VW Polo Bluemotion vs. Ford Fiesta 1,6 TDCi Compacts are popular with people concerned about environmental issues, but not everyone who is worried about their carbon footprint wants to get rid of all the creature comforts, or that leap of response when they hit the gas. Today’s test looks at whether two stars of the economy class really live up to manufacturer promises. How environmentally friendly is the Polo Bluemotion really? Is the Ford Fiesta a viable alternative? Which of the two cars made the greater sacrifices in terms of power and comfort? Our test also takes a close look at the honesty of carmaker claims when they’re trying to push the latest low-carbon model. inside it! - Opel Antara FlexFix Biking is in. Whether you want to do some sightseeing in the city, hit the paths along a river in the country, or go mountain biking over rough terrain, it’s always good to have a two-wheeler along when you take a vacation in your four-wheeler. But what’s the best way to transport it? The new Flex-Fix system integrated into the Opel Antara has now made taking your bicycle along easier than ever before. Mounting a bike rack can be a laborious and exhausting process, but the Flex-Fix is a snap. When not in use, the two-bike rack slides into a nearly invisible ‘drawer’ unit built into the rear bumper. The new extra is a smart detail that should help the Antara hold its ground in the hotly-contested SUV and crossover class. admire it! - Mercedes C63 AMG The latest C63 AMG is the fifth generation of Mercedes AMG C-class cars to hit the road. The styling typical of the AMG helps give the C63 a distinctly different look compared to its C-class brothers and sisters. A swelling hood and chromed double-exhaust pipes help underline the sporty image. The C63 is also driven by a huge 6.3 liter V8 engine harnessing 457 horsepower. For those who like to almost leave the ground when they hit the gas, cars like this are pure joy – the C63 rockets to a hundred kilometers an hour from a standstill in just 4.5 seconds. picture it! - Climate protection - CO2 emissions per passenger In terms of emissions, what’s the most economical way to travel from Stuttgart to Berlin? Questions like these affect holidaymakers as well as business travelers. The alternatives are limited: planes, trains or automobiles. Finding out which of the three means of transport really has the least negative impact on the environment is not easy, but we gave it our best shot. taste it! - Chevrolet HHR A Chevrolet is an "American car". The GM subsidiary is finding it hard to shake that image in Europe, in spite of the fact that it has been offering exclusively European models since 2005. Chevrolet’s latest attempt at making a splash once again has a distinct American look. At just under four and a half meters, the Chevy HHR is a compact class car that looks a lot bigger than it is. It’s design, with nearly vertical sides and rear, is based on the legendary 1949 Chevrolet Suburban. A wide hood with a semicircular radiator grille and distinctive fenders complete the HHR’s retro look.

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    Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

    Jeep, Aston Martin, Mercedes. Drive It! presents automotive legends - ...

    Jeep, Aston Martin, Mercedes. Drive It! presents automotive legends - from exciting new editions to old-school classics.Present it! Jeep CherokeeJeep launched the very first compact SUV, the Cherokee, in 1984 - but times change. Today the once all-American model is based on the Alfa Romeo’s Guilietta. And the off-roader is now available with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission, or with a 9-speed automatic.Three different four-wheel-drive systems are available. Our test model had the Active Drive 2 System, which boasts both a four-wheel system and a sports mode. Test it! Aston Martin Vantage N430Aston Martin calls its Vantage N430 a sportscar for purists. Its colorful accents set the model apart from the standard Vantage. Aside from the blue and red paint job sported by our test model, buyers can also opt for color combinations featuring yellow or silver.Thanks to its 4.7 liter V8 engine, the Vantage flies from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 305 km/h. The N430 isn't exactly quiet to start with, but you can pump up the volume even more by pressing the 'Sport' button. Along with the sound from the exhaust, this mode also changes the engine response - making it a little more aggressive that it already is.Spot it! Customized Bike Meet in BerlinThe new "pure & crafted" festival in Berlin brings together an array of items of craftsmanship, including customized motorcycles. Drive It! spent time among the crowd to find out what makes individually stylized bikes so attractive.The two-day gathering isn't all cutting-edge, however. It also features a 1928 motodrome, the oldest still operating wall of death in the world - and a place where enthusiasts can see the motorcycles in action. Examine it! Caravan Salon 2015As the summer season draws to a close in Europe, the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf has motorhomes fans already looking forward to their next vacation adventure.Some of these mobile homes can cost millions, but come with all the luxury features some people cannot do without. You can even take your washing machine along. Wim de Roos has no wish to, however. He’s created a men’s motorhome complete with beer garden and refrigerator on wheels. Vintage: Mercedes 280 SE 3,5An eclectic mix of chrome, wood and steel. That's how you could sum up this car in brief. Many fans of Mercedes classic cars, however, consider this the most beautiful Benz coupe of all times: the 280 SE 3.5. A V8 version of the W111 chassis coupe is considered akin to the blue Mauritius stamp - a rarity.Just over 3,000 cars left the factory in the last year of production, 1970. 200 hp, a 3.5-liter engine, and a top speed of 200 km/h.

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    Vintage: Mercedes 280 SE 3,5

    An eclectic mix of chrome, wood and steel. That's how ...

    An eclectic mix of chrome, wood and steel. That's how you could sum up this car in brief. Many fans of Mercedes classic cars, however, consider this the most beautiful Benz coupe of all times: the 280 SE 3.5. A V8 version of the W111 chassis coupe is considered akin to the blue Mauritius stamp - a rarity.Just over 3,000 cars left the factory in the last year of production, 1970. 200 hp, a 3.5-liter engine, and a top speed of 200 km/h.

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    Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

    Packed with high-tech gadgetry: BMW’s new 7 Series. An ideal ...

    Packed with high-tech gadgetry: BMW’s new 7 Series. An ideal traveling companion: VW’s California Coast campervan. Absolute endurance: Porsche dominates the WEC race around the Nürburgring. And ... Ahead of its time: the Cord 812 SC from the 1930s.

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    Present it: VW Touran

    The VW Touran has become even more practical. Because it’s ...

    The VW Touran has become even more practical. Because it’s built using VW’s Modular Transverse Matrix platform, the designers were able to add 11 extra centimeters to the new model’s length. That gave our five-seater test car a grand total of 1980 liters of cargo space. The latest in the line comes with either a diesel or gasoline-powered engines harnessing 81kW and 110kW of power respectively.

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    Examine it: Mercedes Assistant Systems for LKW

    Buses and trucks are often involved in severe accidents. Now ...

    Buses and trucks are often involved in severe accidents. Now Mercedes has developed a system that not only warns a truck driver when people are in his blind spot, but even stops him from making a turn that would hit them. Another new development is a brake assist that prevents a truck from rear-ending a car stopped on the road ahead.

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    Test it: BMW X1

    The new X1 is no longer based on the carmaker’s ...

    The new X1 is no longer based on the carmaker’s 3-Series Touring range, but the 2-Series Active Tourer.Drive it! took out the xDrive25d all-wheel version of the latest X1 upgrade, which has a two-liter, four-cylinder engine that churns out 170 kW of power. The smart new system saves both fuel and emissions. If the X1 is rolling down a standard road in good conditions, the power train only engages the front wheels. But off-road it kicks in the rear axle as well.

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    Admire it: Seat Leon Cupra

    Large air intakes in front, the Cupra logo on the ...

    Large air intakes in front, the Cupra logo on the radiator grille, the Cupra signature on the engine, two exhaust pipes at the rear of the 4.54-meter station wagon -- and above all, lots of power. A compact station wagon suited for both everyday use and the racetrack. The 206-kilowatt, 2-liter TFSI engine roars from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 6.1 seconds.

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    Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

    Long, longer, VW Touran: VW's minivan has grown by 11 ...

    Long, longer, VW Touran: VW's minivan has grown by 11 centimeters. Intelligent trucks: Mercedes' new assistant systems could save lives. And: BMW's thrifty SUV - trying what seems impossible with the new X1.Present it: VW TouranThe VW Touran has become even more practical. Because it’s built using VW’s Modular Transverse Matrix platform, the designers were able to add 11 extra centimeters to the new model’s length. That gave our five-seater test car a grand total of 1980 liters of cargo space. The latest in the line comes with either a diesel or gasoline-powered engines harnessing 81kW and 110kW of power respectively.Examine it: Mercedes Assistant Systems for LKWBuses and trucks are often involved in severe accidents. Now Mercedes has developed a system that not only warns a truck driver when people are in his blind spot, but even stops him from making a turn that would hit them. Another new development is a brake assist that prevents a truck from rear-ending a car stopped on the road ahead.Admire it: Seat Leon CupraLarge air intakes in front, the Cupra logo on the radiator grille, the Cupra signature on the engine, two exhaust pipes at the rear of the 4.54-meter station wagon -- and above all, lots of power. A compact station wagon suited for both everyday use and the racetrack. The 206-kilowatt, 2-liter TFSI engine roars from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 6.1 seconds.Test it: BMW X1The new X1 is no longer based on the carmaker’s 3-Series Touring range, but the 2-Series Active Tourer.Drive it! took out the xDrive25d all-wheel version of the latest X1 upgrade, which has a two-liter, four-cylinder engine that churns out 170 kW of power. The smart new system saves both fuel and emissions. If the X1 is rolling down a standard road in good conditions, the power train only engages the front wheels. But off-road it kicks in the rear axle as well.Vintage: DKW Super Sport 600Beginning in 1919, DKW - a company based in the town of Zschopau in Saxony - began to produce motorcycles, and before long was the biggest manufacturer of motorized two-wheelers in the world. DKW’s two-stroke engines give off a characteristic chatter that is typical of the design. We put the Super Sport 600, the most powerful bike the company ever built, through its paces in northern Italy.

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    Vintage: DKW Super Sport 600

    Beginning in 1919, DKW - a company based in the ...

    Beginning in 1919, DKW - a company based in the town of Zschopau in Saxony - began to produce motorcycles, and before long was the biggest manufacturer of motorized two-wheelers in the world. DKW’s two-stroke engines give off a characteristic chatter that is typical of the design. We put the Super Sport 600, the most powerful bike the company ever built, through its paces in northern Italy.

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    Present it! Hyundai Tuscon

    The Tucson was originally launched in 2005, and is now ...

    The Tucson was originally launched in 2005, and is now making a comeback. Following the revamp it looks like Hyundai’s biggest SUV, the Santa Fee. This is the first compact SUV to feature a radar-based collision alert with autonomous emergency brake assist, a blind spot assist and camera-based traffic sign recognition.

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