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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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Present it! BMW 3 Series
40 years of production. Six generations of designs. The 3 ...
40 years of production. Six generations of designs. The 3 Series is BMW's most successful model. The company has now made a few improvements. And the look of the vehicles has changed a little, too; they're now a little wider, and look a bit more like a sportscar.
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Taste it! Volvo V40
The V-40 always did have an unconventional and extravagant design. ...
The V-40 always did have an unconventional and extravagant design. Now, it’s been improved by the addition of the Drive-E engine. All the new models are based on the same two-liter format, which can be adjusted to meet every driver’s performance needs.
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Admire it! The 24 Hours of Spa
The 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium posed an extra ...
The 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium posed an extra challenge for the Roal Motorsport team; one of the co-drivers was Alessandro Zanardi, who lost both legs in a crash in 2001. The car therefore had to undergo special modifications.
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Test it! Fiat 500
Since 2007, the Fiat 500 has once more been a ...
Since 2007, the Fiat 500 has once more been a fixture of European roads. Now the carmaker has upgraded its Cinquecento. The top-selling 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine comes with larger brake systems on the more expensive Twin Air models.
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BMW reinvents the 3 Class. The upscale Volvo V40 comes ...
BMW reinvents the 3 Class. The upscale Volvo V40 comes with a wide and eco-friendly range of engines. Plus: the Fiat 500 gets a facelift.Present it! BMW 3 Series40 years of production. Six generations of designs. The 3 Series is BMW's most successful model. The company has now made a few improvements. And the look of the vehicles has changed a little, too; they're now a little wider, and look a bit more like a sportscar.Taste it! Volvo V40The V-40 always did have an unconventional and extravagant design. Now, it’s been improved by the addition of the Drive-E engine. All the new models are based on the same two-liter format, which can be adjusted to meet every driver’s performance needs.Test it! Fiat 500Since 2007, the Fiat 500 has once more been a fixture of European roads. Now the carmaker has upgraded its Cinquecento. The top-selling 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine comes with larger brake systems on the more expensive Twin Air models.Admire it! The 24 Hours of SpaThe 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium posed an extra challenge for the Roal Motorsport team; one of the co-drivers was Alessandro Zanardi, who lost both legs in a crash in 2001. The car therefore had to undergo special modifications.Vintage: VW T1 DokaThe VW Bus was the right car at the right time. In 1948 the mini transporter filled a market gap and quickly became a global bestseller. The VW Bus was incredibly versatile. Christoph Bauer takes the pickup version, the T1 Doka, out for a spin.
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Vintage: VW T1 Doka
The VW Bus was the right car at the right ...
The VW Bus was the right car at the right time. In 1948 the mini transporter filled a market gap and quickly became a global bestseller. The VW Bus was incredibly versatile. Christoph Bauer takes the pickup version, the T1 Doka, out for a spin.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
A VW Passat plug-in hybrid, a BMW people carrier, an ...
A VW Passat plug-in hybrid, a BMW people carrier, an Audi that gets up to 330 km/h and a small Opel convertible - the German car industry is moving into the fast lane.Present it!: VW Passat GTEWith the Passat GTE Volkswagen is presenting its first mid-size plug-in hybrid model since the Golf GTE. This Passat has a system output of 160 kW power and NEDC combined fuel consumption of 1.6 liters and 12.2 kWh of electricity per 100 km.The GTE has a range of around 50 kilometers on electric power alone. The hybrid Passat comes equipped with a lot of sensible extras. LED headlights ensure good vision without dazzling oncoming traffic. Assistance systems including sleepiness detectors, multi-collision brakes and a Front Assist system that monitors the surroundings with an automatic city braking function provide support for the driver. In Germany the starting price for the Passat GTE is 44,250 euros.Taste it: BMW 2-Series Active TourerJust over a year ago, BMW released the 2-series Active Tourer family van, astounding the automotive world. The company broke with its tradition to bring out a car with front-wheel drive.The visuals alone make this people carrier different from BMW’s usual elegantly contoured sports cars and sedans. Drive It! checks out whether the 2 series Active Tourer actually fits the BMW family. We tested the version with 225i xDrive model, 170 kW of power and four-wheel drive. Admire it: Audi R8 V10Audi presents the new R8. It was designed by racing car developers to give customers that racetrack feeling in daily life.Its top variant, the Audi R8 V10 plus, is the most powerful and fastest Audi ever produced in series. It leaps from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in just 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 330. The price is top-of-the-line, too: in Germany, the R8 V10 costs nearly 190,000 euros. It will be in the showrooms this fall.Test it!: Opel Adam Open AirThere are lots of Opel Adams, and not one of them exactly resembles another. With so many combination possibilities it’s theoretically possible to create 70,000 different-looking Adam models.Now there’s a new option, one that permits riders to experience the city a little more directly. The Swing Top folding fabric roof turns the Adam into an Open Air Adam. The roof of the city car retracts at the push of a button to reveal the sky. Drive It! went to see if it’s enough to evoke that real open-top feeling. Vintage: Bensberg Classic 2015"Very important people" und "very important cars". That is what the Schloss Bensberg Classics event has been offering regularly since 2009.With their rally through the hilly Bergisches Land region near Cologne, the proud owners and their more than 30 year old classic cars celebrate themselves. A high point of the event is the "Concorso d’Eleganza” in the castle's imposing courtyard. Here the most beautiful cars in a number of categories are chosen by an expert jury. Drive It! went to meet some of the vintage vehicles and their owners.
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Examine it!: VW T6
The newest generation of Volkswagen's venerable van is the T6. ...
The newest generation of Volkswagen's venerable van is the T6. It's made its debut with new, more efficient engines, nimble handling and modern infotainment on board. True to the long-running concept, it's roomy despite its compact dimensions.
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Present it!: Mercedes GLE Coupe
Mercedes fancies the new GLE Coupe as a challenger to ...
Mercedes fancies the new GLE Coupe as a challenger to BMW’s X6. The AMG-tuned luxury off-roader is more elegant than its rival but has what it takes under the hood, with engines including a 270 kW V6. It doesn’t get a medal on the environmental front, however.
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Taste it!: Volvo V60 Cross Country
The Cross Country edition of the V60 has been raised ...
The Cross Country edition of the V60 has been raised 6.5 cm and comes with scuff plates as well as robust wheelarch flares. If you’re looking for just the occasional trip through the mud and don’t need four-wheel drive, this car will do the trick.
