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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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Taste it! Ford C-Max
Ford has sold around 1.3 million C-Max models in Europe ...
Ford has sold around 1.3 million C-Max models in Europe since the launch of the first generation in 2003. The compact van has now been revamped and upgraded with a striking exterior design.The interior has also undergone a makeover with optimized storage areas and improved build quality. And under the hood you'll find the new low-consumption engines. We're testing the high power 134kW C-Max model with a new 1.5 liter Eco Boost gasoline engine.
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Vintage! The 'Kombi', Brazil's T2 VW Bus
In Germany and many other countries, production of the Type ...
In Germany and many other countries, production of the Type 2 VW Bus ended way back in 1979. But in Brazil the model continued to be built until December of 2013.There the VW Bus is known as the 'Kombi'. Drive it! takes a special edition Kombi, made to mark the 50th anniversary of the van's production, out for a spin. Though it's a 2007 model with a water-cooled, straight-4 engine, it looks just like a vintage VW Bus.
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Examine it! New York International Auto Show
The US and cars go hand in glove. So it's ...
The US and cars go hand in glove. So it's no surprise that there are a number of auto shows in the United States. The New York International Auto Show dates back to 1900 and is one of the oldest in the world. From fuel-saving economy models to astronomically priced sports cars, you can see them all here -- and German cars are among them.
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Picture it! SEAT 20V20
The 20V20, or 'Vision Veinte Veinte' is SEAT's new show ...
The 20V20, or 'Vision Veinte Veinte' is SEAT's new show car. It combines the dynamic silhouette of a four-door sport coupe with the versatility of an SUV and the utility of a mid-sized station wagon. The Vision Veinte Veinte was developed on the basis of the SEAT Leon and provides a glimpse of the design language we can expect in SEAT models in the next five years.
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Admire it! Porsche Targa GTS
The Targa GTS, the convertible with the classic roll bar, ...
The Targa GTS, the convertible with the classic roll bar, has been given some extra oomph. The naturally aspirated 316-kilowatt engine blows its emissions through a sports exhaust pipe. The Targa GTS is a dream for sports car lovers - and comes at a hefty 137,000 euros. We take this expensive vehicle for a spin.
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Present it! Subaru Forester
Subaru now offers its Lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission with ...
Subaru now offers its Lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission with diesel models. In the last few years, the company has been banking on the CVT technology for all its automatic transmissions. We tested the new transmission in the Forester compact SUV with the 2-liter, 108-kilowatt diesel boxer engine.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
Go American - the New York International Auto Show. Go ...
Go American - the New York International Auto Show. Go to the future - SEAT envisions the vehicles of tomorrow with its 20V20 show car. And: Go fast - with the Targa GTS. Sit back and enjoy Porsche's new model.Examine it! New York International Auto ShowThe US and cars go hand in glove. So it's no surprise that there are a number of auto shows in the United States. The New York International Auto Show dates back to 1900 and is one of the oldest in the world. From fuel-saving economy models to astronomically priced sports cars, you can see them all here -- and German cars are among them.Picture it! SEAT 20V20The 20V20, or 'Vision Veinte Veinte' is SEAT's new show car. It combines the dynamic silhouette of a four-door sport coupe with the versatility of an SUV and the utility of a mid-sized station wagon. The Vision Veinte Veinte was developed on the basis of the SEAT Leon and provides a glimpse of the design language we can expect in SEAT models in the next five years.Present it! Subaru ForesterSubaru now offers its Lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission with diesel models. In the last few years, the company has been banking on the CVT technology for all its automatic transmissions. We tested the new transmission in the Forester compact SUV with the 2-liter, 108-kilowatt diesel boxer engine.Admire it! Porsche Targa GTSThe Targa GTS, the convertible with the classic roll bar, has been given some extra oomph. The naturally aspirated 316-kilowatt engine blows its emissions through a sports exhaust pipe. The Targa GTS is a dream for sports car lovers - and comes at a hefty 137,000 euros. We take this expensive vehicle for a spin.Vintage! Mercedes C111When Germany's baby-boomer generation was young, the legendary C111 was the vision of the automotive future. This spacey car, in the bright orange so popular in the 1970s, was a testing ground for Wankel and diesel engines, and turbochargers. Mercedes achieved the downforce needed to hug the road at high speed without any spoilers -- solely through its wedge-shaped aerodynamic design.
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Vintage! Mercedes C111
When Germany's baby-boomer generation was young, the legendary C111 was ...
When Germany's baby-boomer generation was young, the legendary C111 was the vision of the automotive future. This spacey car, in the bright orange so popular in the 1970s, was a testing ground for Wankel and diesel engines, and turbochargers. Mercedes achieved the downforce needed to hug the road at high speed without any spoilers -- solely through its wedge-shaped aerodynamic design.
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Present it! Mercedes C63 S AMG and C63 AMG
On a race track in Portugal, we feel the force ...
On a race track in Portugal, we feel the force of the Mercedes C63 S AMG. A typically powerful AMG model, the C63 pulls no punches in Portimão. Drive it! puts the car through its paces, to find out how it matches up on the track, and on the road.
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Test it! VW Tiguan
Wondering where the name 'Tiguan' comes from? Well wonder no ...
Wondering where the name 'Tiguan' comes from? Well wonder no more! The moniker is of course a cross between 'tiger' and 'iguana', and was chosen by readers of the German car magazine Autobild. Since then, it has become a bestseller in the compact SUV class. We take a look at one of Volkswagen's most popular models.
