drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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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Examine it! VW Sharan
Two decades on from its original launch, the VW people ...
Two decades on from its original launch, the VW people carrier has now entered the age of connectivity - meaning you can plug in your phone. It also has bolder lights at the front and rear, expanded assists systems and updated engines.
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Taste it! Mini Cooper Convertible
The Mini convertible is a real summer delight. The newly ...
The Mini convertible is a real summer delight. The newly constructed top opens up in just 15 seconds. We tested the Cooper version with 90 kW.
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Vintage: Porsche Beutler 696
The Volkswagen Porsche Beutler 696 has a 4-cylinder boxer engine ...
The Volkswagen Porsche Beutler 696 has a 4-cylinder boxer engine generating 75 hp and pushing the coupe to a top speed of 165 km/h. Back in 1957, it was a dream machine for those who wanted to live life in the fast lane.
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Examine it! Audi A4 World Premiere
Audi presents a completely new generation of the A4. Bodyweight ...
Audi presents a completely new generation of the A4. Bodyweight has been greatly reduced and the engines employ a new combustion method to improve fuel efficiency. In addition, the A4's interior now has technology borrowed from higher vehicle classes. The optional, all-digital instrument cluster, the Audi "virtual cockpit", already made its debut in the Audi TT. It places all the essential information on a high-resolution, 12.3-inch LCD monitor right before the driver's eyes. The MMI operating system has also been redeveloped.
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Present it! The VW Golf Alltrack
Now VW has carried its on and off-road concept over ...
Now VW has carried its on and off-road concept over to its Golf line to roll out the Golf Alltrack. The technological and optical features of the Golf Alltrack include the standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive, 20 mm greater clearance, flared wheel arches and side skirts to protect the body, and redesigned bumpers. That gives the Golf Alltrack capabilities in rugged terrain that would normally only be found in an SUV.
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Test it! Opel Adam S
Since its introduction at the start of 2013, more than ...
Since its introduction at the start of 2013, more than 125,000 Opel Adams have been sold. The little car has won the hearts of many, especially young people, and not just because of its unusual design. Now, in an S version, the Adam shows its sporty side. A little pocket rocket, its new powerful 1.4-liter turbo ECOTEC engine produces 110 kilowatts and develops up to 220 Nm of torque. The power is conveyed with a crisp, six-speed transmission. The Adam S sprints to 100 kilometers an hour in 8.5 seconds. A specially adjusted performance sport suspension makes for fun driving on country roads.
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Taste it! Toyota Auris Touring Sports
The Auris was specially designed to meet the demands of ...
The Auris was specially designed to meet the demands of European customers and is built in England. Now Toyota has given the Auris a new facelift. Changes have been made to the exterior and interior design as well as the engines. The Auris is now available with new gasoline and diesel engines with a smaller displacement. Toyota's new Pre-Crash Safety System is designed to prevent rear-end collisions in city traffic. Another new addition is a traffic sign recognition system Drive it! goes to a test site to try out these new assist systems.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
Drive it! checks out compacts off-road and little city cars ...
Drive it! checks out compacts off-road and little city cars with sporty aspirations.Present it! The VW Golf AlltrackNow VW has carried its on and off-road concept over to its Golf line to roll out the Golf Alltrack. The technological and optical features of the Golf Alltrack include the standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive, 20 mm greater clearance, flared wheel arches and side skirts to protect the body, and redesigned bumpers. That gives the Golf Alltrack capabilities in rugged terrain that would normally only be found in an SUV. Examine it! Audi A4 World PremiereAudi presents a completely new generation of the A4. Bodyweight has been greatly reduced and the engines employ a new combustion method to improve fuel efficiency. In addition, the A4's interior now has technology borrowed from higher vehicle classes. The optional, all-digital instrument cluster, the Audi "virtual cockpit", already made its debut in the Audi TT. It places all the essential information on a high-resolution, 12.3-inch LCD monitor right before the driver's eyes. The MMI operating system has also been redeveloped. Test it! Opel Adam SSince its introduction at the start of 2013, more than 125,000 Opel Adams have been sold. The little car has won the hearts of many, especially young people, and not just because of its unusual design. Now, in an S version, the Adam shows its sporty side. A little pocket rocket, its new powerful 1.4-liter turbo ECOTEC engine produces 110 kilowatts and develops up to 220 Nm of torque. The power is conveyed with a crisp, six-speed transmission. The Adam S sprints to 100 kilometers an hour in 8.5 seconds. A specially adjusted performance sport suspension makes for fun driving on country roads. Taste it! Toyota Auris Touring SportsThe Auris was specially designed to meet the demands of European customers and is built in England. Now Toyota has given the Auris a new facelift. Changes have been made to the exterior and interior design as well as the engines. The Auris is now available with new gasoline and diesel engines with a smaller displacement. Toyota's new Pre-Crash Safety System is designed to prevent rear-end collisions in city traffic. Another new addition is a traffic sign recognition system Drive it! goes to a test site to try out these new assist systems. Vintage! BMW 1500In the early 1950s BMW was in crisis. The Bavarian carmaker was even in danger of being taken over by arch-rivals Mercedes. That's because, apart from motorbikes, BMW produced just two kinds of vehicles: small cars and luxury sedans -- or as one magazine put it: cars for laborers and CEOs. So the 1500 was aimed at the middle classes. Its four doors made it practical. Its 4-cylinder engine was thrifty, but still delivered 80 horsepower -- at an attractive price. Drive it! takes a trip back in time in a BMW 1500.
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Vintage! BMW 1500
In the early 1950s BMW was in crisis. The Bavarian ...
In the early 1950s BMW was in crisis. The Bavarian carmaker was even in danger of being taken over by arch-rivals Mercedes. That's because, apart from motorbikes, BMW produced just two kinds of vehicles: small cars and luxury sedans -- or as one magazine put it: cars for laborers and CEOs. So the 1500 was aimed at the middle classes. Its four doors made it practical. Its 4-cylinder engine was thrifty, but still delivered 80 horsepower -- at an attractive price. Drive it! takes a trip back in time in a BMW 1500.
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Taste it: Renault Clio
We test the Diesel ENERGY dCi 90 eco2 engine. Renault ...
We test the Diesel ENERGY dCi 90 eco2 engine. Renault promises fuel economy -- and delivers it. The company claims the Clio consumes only 3.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and in our test it came astonishingly close to that.
