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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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Vintage: The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Rare automotive gems of all shapes, models and eras converge ...
Rare automotive gems of all shapes, models and eras converge on Lake Como for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Taking part in this classic car event vastly enhances both the owners' personal prestige and their vehicles' market value.
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Examine it: One Porsche Drive - Porsche Experience Center Atlanta
The classic German sports car Porsche has opened up a ...
The classic German sports car Porsche has opened up a North American Center. It includes a test track where Porsche enthusiasts can really air out the vehicles.Porsche has opened its Experience Center Atlanta at "One Porsche Drive", which offers fans of the classic sports car the chance to try it out for themselves. The 20,500-square-meter test facility also includes an off-road park. If classic Porsches are built for tight curves, SUVs like Cayenne and the Macan are designed for rough terrain. The carmaker also plans to open experience centers in Shanghai, Moscow and Istanbul.
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Present it: Opel Karl
Karl is coming! Opel’s new subcompact is hitting the streets ...
Karl is coming! Opel’s new subcompact is hitting the streets this summer. It’s the Opel Adam’s practical cousin, but it features plenty of stylish design.With five doors and 206 liters of cargo space, the Karl is an excellent all-rounder. It also includes plenty of safety and comfort features that are unusual in its price class. That includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, lane assist, and cruise control. The three-cylinder-engine Karl sports a base price of less than 10,000 euros in Germany.
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Taste it: VW Golf TSI BlueMotion
Volkswagen's golf family has a new member of the BlueMotion ...
Volkswagen's golf family has a new member of the BlueMotion series - the most efficient in their lineup.The three-cylinder 85-kilowatt engine isn’t completely new. It's already used in the VW Polo and VW Caddy. But in comparison to its predecessor, the 1-point-2 liter TSI, it's around 10 kilos lighter. Volkswagen says the vehicle uses only 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers. That yields CO2 emissions of 99 grams per kilometer. We test out the 7-gear model. At 2000 rpm, the TSI Golf Blue Motion has a maximum torque of 200 Newton meters and a top speed of 204 kilometers an hour. So there's more than enough power to make for a snappy driving experience.
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Test it: The Mercedes C Class
Since 1993, the C class - Mercedes' smallest rear-wheel drive ...
Since 1993, the C class - Mercedes' smallest rear-wheel drive vehicle - has been its mid-range flagship. Drive It compared a 1996 car with the 150-kilowatt C250 Bluetec Diesel.The first generation C180 from 1996 had a 90-kilowatt, four-cylinder engine. The design of the old and new Mercedes has changed considerably, and that's not all. The technology also progressed a lot in the past two decades. For example, the new C class is the first car of its type to have a fully adjustable Air Ride system.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
Fuel-efficient compacts and fast-as-lightning Porsches - Drive It brings you ...
Fuel-efficient compacts and fast-as-lightning Porsches - Drive It brings you the latest from the international automobile scene.Present it: Opel KarlKarl is coming! Opel’s new subcompact is hitting the streets this summer. It’s the Opel Adam’s practical cousin, but it features plenty of stylish design.With five doors and 206 liters of cargo space, the Karl is an excellent all-rounder. It also includes plenty of safety and comfort features that are unusual in its price class. That includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, lane assist, and cruise control. The three-cylinder-engine Karl sports a base price of less than 10,000 euros in Germany. Examine it: One Porsche Drive - Porsche Experience Center AtlantaThe classic German sports car Porsche has opened up a North American Center. It includes a test track where Porsche enthusiasts can really air out the vehicles.Porsche has opened its Experience Center Atlanta at "One Porsche Drive", which offers fans of the classic sports car the chance to try it out for themselves. The 20,500-square-meter test facility also includes an off-road park. If classic Porsches are built for tight curves, SUVs like Cayenne and the Macan are designed for rough terrain. The carmaker also plans to open experience centers in Shanghai, Moscow and Istanbul.Taste it: VW Golf TSI BlueMotionVolkswagen's golf family has a new member of the BlueMotion series - the most efficient in their lineup.The three-cylinder 85-kilowatt engine isn’t completely new. It's already used in the VW Polo and VW Caddy. But in comparison to its predecessor, the 1-point-2 liter TSI, it's around 10 kilos lighter. Volkswagen says the vehicle uses only 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers. That yields CO2 emissions of 99 grams per kilometer. We test out the 7-gear model. At 2000 rpm, the TSI Golf Blue Motion has a maximum torque of 200 Newton meters and a top speed of 204 kilometers an hour. So there's more than enough power to make for a snappy driving experience.Test it: The Mercedes C ClassSince 1993, the C class - Mercedes' smallest rear-wheel drive vehicle - has been its mid-range flagship. Drive It compared a 1996 car with the 150-kilowatt C250 Bluetec Diesel.The first generation C180 from 1996 had a 90-kilowatt, four-cylinder engine. The design of the old and new Mercedes has changed considerably, and that's not all. The technology also progressed a lot in the past two decades. For example, the new C class is the first car of its type to have a fully adjustable Air Ride system.Vintage: Kitzbühel Alpine Rally 2015It’s one of the loveliest vintage car events in the Alps. The Kitzbühel Alpine Rally is taking place the 28th time this year.The Kitzbühel Alpine Rally features 188 vintage cars from seven decades. And once again, the course passes along a scenic 600-kilometer route in southern Germany and Austria. The lineup includes pre-WW2 race cars, elegant convertibles, roadsters and sedans from the 1950s and 1960s, and selected rarities from more recent automotive history. Ferdinand and Hans-Joachim Stuck, both race car drivers, were also there this year - and put on their very own family duel.
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Vintage: Kitzbühel Alpine Rally 2015
It’s one of the loveliest vintage car events in the ...
It’s one of the loveliest vintage car events in the Alps. The Kitzbühel Alpine Rally is taking place the 28th time this year.The Kitzbühel Alpine Rally features 188 vintage cars from seven decades. And once again, the course passes along a scenic 600-kilometer route in southern Germany and Austria. The lineup includes pre-WW2 race cars, elegant convertibles, roadsters and sedans from the 1950s and 1960s, and selected rarities from more recent automotive history. Ferdinand and Hans-Joachim Stuck, both race car drivers, were also there this year - and put on their very own family duel.
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Present it! VW Caddy
The Volkswagen Caddy is more than just a delivery van. ...
The Volkswagen Caddy is more than just a delivery van. Now there's a whole new generation on the market.It all began in 1978 in the US. The first generation of the Caddy was based on the VW Rabbit, known in Europe as the Golf Mark 1. The fourth generation is more varied and features a greater range of engines than ever before. It's made to suit every situation. There's even a model you can use to go camping!
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Taste it! Renault Twingo
With the new Twingo, Renault hopes to give the Opel ...
With the new Twingo, Renault hopes to give the Opel Adam and the VW Up a run for their money. But there's one thing that really sets the Twingo apart from other city cars.It has a rear engine and rear-wheel-drive. This gives the Twingo an impressive turning circle of just 8.6 meters and means there's plenty of space for passengers and luggage. Drive it! sees just what else this little runabout can do.
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Taste it! The Mazda CX-3
With the new CX-3, Mazda is going on the offensive ...
With the new CX-3, Mazda is going on the offensive in the B-segment SUV market. The interior of this cross-over vehicle is a mixture of sedan and SUV.The vehicle features quality materials like synthetic suede and leather, and the sight lines are perfect. Mazda is bucking the trend of increasing efficiency by decreasing cubic capacity. Instead the carmaker still features high-capacity, two-liter engines. The secret of the 2.0 l SKYACTIV-G gas-powered, direct-injection engine is its high compression. Drive it! tested out the more powerful 110 kilowatt model.
