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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Im Blick: Audi TT Cup
A brand new race car for a brand new racing ...
A brand new race car for a brand new racing series. This year marks the debut of the Audi Sport TT Cup.This championship lets talented young race car drivers from around the globe get their start in international competition. 165 up-and-comers vied for a spot. In the end, 18 were selected to be part of the regular line-up. Drive it! takes a look behind the scenes, shows how the drivers train and checks out the action at the first ever TT Cup race.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
Workhorses and Speed Machines - Drive it! looks at the ...
Workhorses and Speed Machines - Drive it! looks at the contrasts in today's automotive world.Present it! VW CaddyThe 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!Taste it! Renault TwingoWith 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.Im Blick: Audi TT CupA brand new race car for a brand new racing series. This year marks the debut of the Audi Sport TT Cup.This championship lets talented young race car drivers from around the globe get their start in international competition. 165 up-and-comers vied for a spot. In the end, 18 were selected to be part of the regular line-up. Drive it! takes a look behind the scenes, shows how the drivers train and checks out the action at the first ever TT Cup race.Taste it! The Mazda CX-3With 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. Vintage! Borgward IsabellaOn the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, classic car expert Christoph Bauer drives a lovely old car with a lovely name: the Borgward Isabella. Built in 1954, it was the dream child of engineer and industrialist Carl F. W. Borgward.The German sport sedan was born! In the 1950s, the Isabella was a cut above the competition in Germany -- in terms of both looks and technology. The car was both family-friendly and fun to drive. It could go from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in 25 seconds and had a top speed of 135 kilometers an hour. That might not sound very impressive today, but in the '50s the Isabella could overtake more than half the cars on German roads.
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Vintage! Borgward Isabella
On the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, classic car expert ...
On the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, classic car expert Christoph Bauer drives a lovely old car with a lovely name: the Borgward Isabella. Built in 1954, it was the dream child of engineer and industrialist Carl F. W. Borgward.The German sport sedan was born! In the 1950s, the Isabella was a cut above the competition in Germany -- in terms of both looks and technology. The car was both family-friendly and fun to drive. It could go from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in 25 seconds and had a top speed of 135 kilometers an hour. That might not sound very impressive today, but in the '50s the Isabella could overtake more than half the cars on German roads.
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Examine it! CES Asia
For over forty years, the Consumer Electronics Show has been ...
For over forty years, the Consumer Electronics Show has been luring tech fans to Las Vegas.Last January more than 3,600 exhibitors presented their ideas for the future of home electronics in Las Vegas. Building on that success, the Consumer Electronics Show has now debuted the CES Asia in Shanghai. And of course, it was a great opportunity for German car makers to present their latest technological innovations. The focus was on connectivity, and how cars access the internet. Another hot topic was driverless cars and autonomous safety systems.
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Admire it! Porsche GT3 RS
Porsche rolls out the fourth generation 911 GT3 RS.This Porsche ...
Porsche rolls out the fourth generation 911 GT3 RS.This Porsche sports car comes very close to being a race car. It’s a 911 that features the cutting edge in motor sports technology, but it’s still suited for everyday driving. The fourth generation has received substantial modifications to the powertrain and aerodynamics, which have greatly enhanced performance. The GT3 RS engine has been souped up to 368 kilowatts - 18 more than the regular GT3. Plus it's lighter and has a shorter gear ratio. With the help of Porsche's standard PDK dual-clutch gearbox, it makes the sprint from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.3 seconds.
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Taste it! SEAT Mii Ecofuel
SEAT offers its Mii in both gasoline and compressed natural ...
SEAT offers its Mii in both gasoline and compressed natural gas versions.When it comes to performance, the CES version of the Mii is right in between the two gasoline engine versions. It’s no speedster, but it’s plenty up to the task of day-to-day driving comfort. The Mii Ecofuel does need gasoline to warm up the engine, but once that’s done, it consumes an average of just 2.9 kilograms of CES over 100 kilometers. And one 11-kilogram tank has a range of almost 380 kilometers. It comes in both a 3-door and 5-door version.
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Spot it! BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR
With its new S 1000 XR, BMW offers a new ...
With its new S 1000 XR, BMW offers a new breed of motorbike, which they’ve dubbed the Adventure Sport.The four-cylinder engine features 999 cc displacement and an output of 118 kilowatts. And it combines dynamic touring features with sporty performance, high comfort, and excellent day-to-day features. That comes into play in the design, too. The S 1000 XR features excellent wind and weather perfection and outstanding ergonomics. It also has higher ground clearance. From a trip across the Alps to a ride through the country or a sprint across town, the new S 1000 XR masters it all with brio.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
On this edition of Drive it! we look at motor ...
On this edition of Drive it! we look at motor vehicles in all their diversity. We zip along in a Porsche, check out the latest techology at the Consumer Electronics Show, go green with SEAT, lean into the curve on a BMW bike and fall in love with a vintage Volkswagen convertible.Admire it! Porsche GT3 RSPorsche rolls out the fourth generation 911 GT3 RS.This Porsche sports car comes very close to being a race car. It’s a 911 that features the cutting edge in motor sports technology, but it’s still suited for everyday driving. The fourth generation has received substantial modifications to the powertrain and aerodynamics, which have greatly enhanced performance. The GT3 RS engine has been souped up to 368 kilowatts - 18 more than the regular GT3. Plus it's lighter and has a shorter gear ratio. With the help of Porsche's standard PDK dual-clutch gearbox, it makes the sprint from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.3 seconds. Examine it! CES AsiaFor over forty years, the Consumer Electronics Show has been luring tech fans to Las Vegas.Last January more than 3,600 exhibitors presented their ideas for the future of home electronics in Las Vegas. Building on that success, the Consumer Electronics Show has now debuted the CES Asia in Shanghai. And of course, it was a great opportunity for German car makers to present their latest technological innovations. The focus was on connectivity, and how cars access the internet. Another hot topic was driverless cars and autonomous safety systems. Taste it! SEAT Mii EcofuelSEAT offers its Mii in both gasoline and compressed natural gas versions.When it comes to performance, the CES version of the Mii is right in between the two gasoline engine versions. It’s no speedster, but it’s plenty up to the task of day-to-day driving comfort. The Mii Ecofuel does need gasoline to warm up the engine, but once that’s done, it consumes an average of just 2.9 kilograms of CES over 100 kilometers. And one 11-kilogram tank has a range of almost 380 kilometers. It comes in both a 3-door and 5-door version.Spot it! BMW Motorrad S 1000 XRWith its new S 1000 XR, BMW offers a new breed of motorbike, which they’ve dubbed the Adventure Sport.The four-cylinder engine features 999 cc displacement and an output of 118 kilowatts. And it combines dynamic touring features with sporty performance, high comfort, and excellent day-to-day features. That comes into play in the design, too. The S 1000 XR features excellent wind and weather perfection and outstanding ergonomics. It also has higher ground clearance. From a trip across the Alps to a ride through the country or a sprint across town, the new S 1000 XR masters it all with brio. Vintage! The VW Beutler ConvertibleIt bears the VW logo, but this 1954 convertible is no run-of-the-mill Volkswagen.Built on a VW Beetle chassis, its elegant, light-alloy body from Swiss coachmaker Beutler is a fine example of prestige craftsmanship. Only three of these beautiful convertibles were ever built and Drive it! takes the only surviving one out for a spin.
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Vintage! The VW Beutler Convertible
It bears the VW logo, but this 1954 convertible is ...
It bears the VW logo, but this 1954 convertible is no run-of-the-mill Volkswagen.Built on a VW Beetle chassis, its elegant, light-alloy body from Swiss coachmaker Beutler is a fine example of prestige craftsmanship. Only three of these beautiful convertibles were ever built and Drive it! takes the only surviving one out for a spin.
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Test it!: Skoda Superb Limousine
Skoda has debuted the third generation of its flagship model. ...
Skoda has debuted the third generation of its flagship model. With a wheelbase that’s nearly eight centimeters longer and with almost five centimeters more width, it’s comfortable and roomy. Alongside a design update the Superb also features modern assistive technology. The Traffic Jam Assist, for example, combines a lane departure warning and an adaptive distance control system.
