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To mark the Golf GTI’s 40th anniversary, VW is bringing out the Clubsport model. 195 kW and an additional boost function ensure powerful acceleration and a top speed of 250 km/h. The new front bumpers, rear spoiler, diffuser and side skirts give the GTI Clubsport downthrust that rivals a sportscar's. Drive it! puts the Clubsport through its paces at the Portimão racetrack in Portugal.
Elegant but cramped - Mercedes' new C-class coupe. Ageless -- VW steps on the gas for the GTI's 40th anniversary. And: Maximum relaxation - Bentley's Flying Spur catapults wealthy customers into automotive dreamland.Present it! Mercedes C300 CoupeMercedes has introduced a sporty supplement to its current C-class generation. The suspension has been lowered by 15 millimeters and with it the car's center of gravity. On the downside, the back seat is quite cramped...
Mercedes has introduced a sporty supplement to its current C-class generation. The suspension has been lowered by 15 millimeters and with it the car's center of gravity. On the downside, the back seat is quite cramped. For technology freaks, the sat nav and locks can be operated via smartwatch.
Drive it gets the lowdown on one of the most popular station wagons: the Ford Mondeo.Our test drive car has titanium fittings and a 110 kW, 2-liter engine. This version will set you back almost €40,000 in Germany. The equivalent VW Passat - one of its main rivals - costs around €5,000 more. And with a price difference like that, the Mondeo certainly makes its case as a smart alternative.
Pascal Kapp loves antique cars and rallyes. Nine years ago he fulfilled a dream when he bought an MGC GT from England.Everyone knows what the 'MG' means - it's the famous British sports car. The 'C' tells you that it has a six-cylinder engine, while the 'GT' indicates that it's the coupé rather than the convertible. Named after a track in Florida, 'Sebring' was the racing version of the car, which packed around 200hp. Drive it! went to look at Pascal's gem among cars.
Crash statistics show that children who aren't belted into child seats are seven times more likely to be injured or killed in the event of an accident.That's why adults carry a special responsibility to make sure child passengers are secure. Child seats are a tricky topic. To protect infants during an accident, it's important that the seat is appropriate for the child's age and size -- and that it has been installed properly...
The CX-5 is Mazda's most popular model in Germany. Now the Japanese carmaker has fitted out the compact SUV with plenty of new extras.Drive it! took at the gasoline-powered 118 kW version of the four-wheel drive. The facelifted CX-5 is quieter than its predecessor, because Mazda engineers packed more insulation under the hood, and closed off the interior with thicker seals and glass. The latest version of the car also comes equipped with plenty of driver assist systems.
The Latest and Greatest from the North American International Auto Show.Visitors from all over the world pack up and head for Detroit every January to take part in the NAIAS. Alongside brands based in the US, plenty of big German manufacturers present the most recent models at the trade fair. Drive it! also took a trip to the American city to take a look at Mercedes' new E-Class, BMW's latest M2 and the latest addition to Porsche's stable of 911s.
Traditional: The North American International Auto Show. Facelift: The Mazda CX-5 with new extras. Secured: What you need to know about child seats. Savings: VW Passat or Ford Mondeo? Romantic: On the road with the MGC GT Sebring.Examine it!: North American International Auto Show NAIAS 2016The Latest and Greatest from the North American International Auto Show.Visitors from all over the world pack up and head for Detroit every January to take part in the NAIAS...
This little Peugeot first hit the streets in the early 1980s as the 205, and it's rolled with the times ever since, in terms of both design and technology. But how exactly does the French supermini differ from others? Car tester Emmanuel Schäfer has drawn up a personal six-point checklist for the 208, covering spaciousness, fuel consumption, driving comfort and more.