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French Chic: Peugeot 508
The Peugeot 508 is undoubtedly one of the world's most elegant mid-size sedans. A real eye-catcher from the outside, it also has a refined interior. Numerous assistance systems support the driver on long hauls. The 508 can even park itself.
Traditional: Golf 8 World Premiere
The Golf has not only become Volkswagen's best-selling car in recent decades, but also a synonym for an entire vehicle class. Now VW is showing the eighth generation of the million-seller to the world for the first time.
Examine it! VW T-Roc Convertible
Volkswagen's T-Roc has been on the road for 2 years. Now the auto giant is creating a new variant of the compact SUV: the T-Roc convertible. That's helping VW expand its model range in the industry's fastest-growing segment.
Test it! Subaru Levorg
Subaru has given its mid-size Levorg station wagon a major facelift. The name Levorg is a portmanteau of the words 'LEgacy', 'reVOlution' and 'touRinG'. This Subaru aims to win over buyers with its roominess, creature comforts and sporty elegance.
Vintage! Rometsch Lawrence
In 1924, Friedrich Rometsch set up a shop in Berlin as a custom coachbuilder. In 1957 he introduced the Lawrence, named after designer Bert Lawrence. Underneath its beautiful, two-tone exterior the car relied on the VW Beetle's dependable technology.
Taste it! Mitsubishi L200
Mitsubishi's rolled out a thoroughly reworked L200 pickup. The automaker calls it a facelift, but it's far more than skin-deep. Brand-new under the hood is a 2.2-liter turbo-charged diesel engine. It puts out 110 kW.
Present it! Peugeot 208 and e-208
The 208 offers a choice of gasoline or diesel-powered engines, or electric drive. We tested the most powerful gasoline engine, with 96 kW, as well as the e-208. At a fast charging station, the batteries can be charged to 80% in just half an hour.
Examine it!: the 2019 Caravan Salon
2019 is shaping up as a record year for recreational vehicles. The proof can be seen at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, one of Europe's most popular RV trade fairs. This year's fair-goers are interested in the compact models.
Present it!: Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
At 500 kilowatts, this is the most powerful production Cayenne that Porsche has to offer. And it's a hybrid. This monster of a car has an electric motor. The 2.5 ton Cayenne can travel 40 kilometers on all-electric drive. Then the 4-liter V8 takes over.
Test it!: Mazda CX-30
Mazda has developed the new Skyactiv-X engine for its CX-30. It makes gasoline act like diesel, increasing the ratio of air to fuel and resulting in savings of up to 30 percent.