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17:30:00 05/22/12
Vintage: BMW 319/1
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The BMW 319/1 is one of the rarest and most in-demand German cars from the inter-war era. Only 178 BMW 319/1s were ever built. The few available today cost 230,000 euros - more than a Ferrari. Andreas Mooser is lucky enough to own one of these vintage models. He picked up his after it was damaged in a car crash, and spent 14 years restoring the engine and the body. Today, Andreas and his car take part in vintage vehicle trips. He drives the car himself to such events. That's because he thinks cars - even vintage models - are made for the road.
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Admire it! The Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Spyder Performante
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Pure sportiness and extreme performance are what define an elite sports car and the stuff of the "Made in Italy" legend.Introducing the Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Spyder Performante. Carbon fiber technology has made the Performante lighter, more agile and dynamic. The 570's name says it: the super sportster's 5200 cc generate 570 horsepower, or 419 kilowatts of power, taking it from zero to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds. Its top speed clocks in at 324 kph.
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Present it! The Audi S6 sedan, S6 Avant and S7 Sportback
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Audi presents three new models in S-series line-up. The S6 series is available as a station wagon or sedan. The S6 Avant and the S7 Sportback both boast a fastback. And they’re all powered by the same powerful engine, a four-cylinder V8 biturbo with 309 kilowatts of thrust. A special cylinder engine program saves gas by switching off four of the cylinders during more leisurely driving. This means that, on average, the S6 four-door sedan needs 9.6 liters of gas to cover 100 kilometers.
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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This edition of Drive it! is on the speedy side. Sportscars from Germany and Italy - plus a legendary dream on wheels from France.Present it! The Audi S6 sedan, S6 Avant and S7 SportbackAudi presents three new models in S-series line-up. The S6 series is available as a station wagon or sedan. The S6 Avant and the S7 Sportback both boast a fastback. And they’re all powered by the same powerful engine, a four-cylinder V8 biturbo with 309 kilowatts of thrust. A special cylinder engine program saves gas by switching off four of the cylinders during more leisurely driving. This means that, on average, the S6 four-door sedan needs 9.6 liters of gas to cover 100 kilometers. Test it! The Citroën DS5The Citroën DS was a massively popular car in France for several decades.Its futuristic form and sensational self-leveling suspension are legendary. So is the new DS5 another automotive revolution? The designers have done all they can to give the DS5 a conspicuous look. Too short to be a wagon, too high for a coupe - and complete with chrome "sabers” at the front: the DS5 is not here to keep to conventions. On the comfort front, however, it’s no match for the original DS. Its suspension is far too rigid.Admire it! The Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Spyder PerformantePure sportiness and extreme performance are what define an elite sports car and the stuff of the "Made in Italy" legend.Introducing the Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Spyder Performante. Carbon fiber technology has made the Performante lighter, more agile and dynamic. The 570's name says it: the super sportster's 5200 cc generate 570 horsepower, or 419 kilowatts of power, taking it from zero to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds. Its top speed clocks in at 324 kph.Examine it! Apps for Car DriversSmartphones are as much a part of many people's lives as cars.And of course, there's any number of applications, or apps for short, designed especially for drivers. Of what real value are they? We test a couple out with three typical smartphone users. Seemingly useful apps can be downloaded and installed quickly and easily. Can a virtual glass of water help make our driving habits more fuel-efficient? Can an app help us find cars we've parked and then lost somewhere in a maze of streets?Vintage: BMW 319/1The BMW 319/1 is one of the rarest and most in-demand German cars from the inter-war era. Only 178 BMW 319/1s were ever built. The few available today cost 230,000 euros - more than a Ferrari. Andreas Mooser is lucky enough to own one of these vintage models. He picked up his after it was damaged in a car crash, and spent 14 years restoring the engine and the body. Today, Andreas and his car take part in vintage vehicle trips. He drives the car himself to such events. That's because he thinks cars - even vintage models - are made for the road.
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17:30:00 05/15/12
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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This week, Drive it! presents vehicles large and small, and shows how cars can be made both safer and faster.Present it!: Peugeot 208With the 208, the French car manufacturer unveils the eighth generation of its successful compact model. Its optimized construction makes it especially compact, light, and maneuverable.Although it’s seven centimeters shorter than its predecessor, the 208 has the same wheelbase and more space inside. Backseat passengers have five centimeters more room and the trunk holds 15 liters more. The new 208 also has an updated exterior and cockpit. The steering wheel has markedly shrunk and the instruments are arranged above it. Test it!: Porsche Panamera GTSMore power, stronger brakes, and a body that’s 10 millimeters closer to the ground.Add to this a sportier chassis with pneumatic suspension and adaptive adjustment of the shock absorbing system - the technical advances that have transformed the Panamera into the GTS version. It’s still an excellent car for everyday driving, but the 316-kilowatt engine makes the car suitable for the racetrack, too. And it features Porsche’s trademark throaty roar.Inside it! Audi Driver Assistance SystemsSome 90 percent of traffic accidents are due to human error. Many can be avoided through modern assistance systems.New car models, especially those in the luxury segment, already come with electronic aids to help drivers stick to lanes, avoid blind spots and keep a safe distance. And these assistance systems keep getting smarter and better. The Pre Sense City system package from Audi helps prevent side collisions and helps drivers keep a safe distance from pedestrians and cyclists. Examine it! The Tuning World Bodensee 2012This year, the Tuning World Bodensee, one of Europe's biggest car customizing expositions, celebrates its tenth birthday.228 exhibitors, 29 world premieres, and more than 1,000 vehicles gathered at the Friedrichshafen trade fair grounds to mark the event. There were plenty of new trends, but the styling was noticeably less flashy. The customized cars aren't that easy to spot anymore and their interiors appear elegantly sober. Smartphones and apps are also playing a growing role in customizing and can help in many ways - for instance, in choosing the right wheel rims. Vintage: Zongshen - The world's smallest busZongshen comes from China and is a hit in the country's chaotic traffic conditions. The world's smallest passenger bus has room for two.Johannes Hübner in Frankfurt has an original Zongshen. It's the only one of its kind in Germany. Hübner discovered the bus in the Netherlands and fell in love with it. The contraption is rudimentary, consisting of a thin tin body and powered by a 7 horsepower scooter engine. The boxy vehicle is far from comfy, which explains why it's only clocked up 12 kilometers so far.
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Inside it! Audi Driver Assistance Systems
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Some 90 percent of traffic accidents are due to human error. Many can be avoided through modern assistance systems.New car models, especially those in the luxury segment, already come with electronic aids to help drivers stick to lanes, avoid blind spots and keep a safe distance. And these assistance systems keep getting smarter and better. The Pre Sense City system package from Audi helps prevent side collisions and helps drivers keep a safe distance from pedestrians and cyclists.
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17:30:00 05/08/12
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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Back to the roots -- the new third-generation Fiat Panda squares the circle. A real engineer’s car: the new 3-series BMW is a technological monster on wheels. Back-seat passengers at greater risk: how car manufacturers save on safety.Present it! Fiat Panda Third GenerationFunctionality, Variability, Maneuverability -- for 31 years, those have been the ingredients in the Fiat Panda's recipe for success. Now the Italian manufacturer is presenting the third generation of its everyday compact. The new Panda transposes the style of the classic Panda into the present. The model also offers pioneering technologies usually only available in more expensive cars. Among them is an optional city emergency brake assistant that; at speeds up to 30 kilometers an hour it automatically slows the car when there is danger of an accident. Spot it! The Mercedes Travego Edition 1 BusTravelling in style: Mercedes presents the Travego Edition 1.The luxury bus is the first in its class to meet the Euro VI emissions norm (comes into force in 2014). On the comfort and safety fronts, the Travego likewise boasts new technical features. Monitors enable passengers to see the driver’s view of the passing landscape via a panorama camera. Radar sensors in the bumper prevent collisions with moving vehicles or stationary obstacles. Drive It! persuaded a group of tourists to go on a test drive.Test it! The BMW 3 SeriesThe new BMW 3 Series looks a bit mean. It's grown longer. And it is a real technological monster on wheels.97 buttons are at the driver's disposal. A head-up display makes driving seem a bit like flying a jet. And the 3 Series now offers just about everything BMW has ever developed for its top-class vehicles, like a lane-keeping assistant, a blind-spot assistant, and a "surround-view" function for parking. With no extras, the basic 3 Series model costs 30,000 euros in Germany. But if you want all the optional extras, you'll be looking at a price tag of 85,000 euros.Inside it! Safety Belts - Less Protection in the BackAdvanced seat belt features like pretensioners and load limiters provide maximum safety, but in most vehicles the back seats are only kitted out with basic belts.It is an omission that could be fatal. Pretensioners radically reduce passenger movement in the event of a collision, load limiters reduce the energy released as the belt tightens - both technologies decreasing the risk of serious injury to the upper torso. Drive it! asks why the technology is not standard for the majority of carmakers. Vintage: The AmphicarA garage in Munich ... This is where Richard Orthuber houses his prized possession: an Amphicar Model 770. The vintage rarity may not be the fastest model on the road - but it can also travel across water. For this special talent, the Amphicar needs a range of extra features - like a double floor, for example. Plus: drivers do need a motor boat license. After Richard Orthuber finishes checking all the seals, it’s time for a trip around the Chiemsee lake in Bavaria.
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Vintage: The Amphicar
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A garage in Munich ... This is where Richard Orthuber houses his prized possession: an Amphicar Model 770. The vintage rarity may not be the fastest model on the road - but it can also travel across water. For this special talent, the Amphicar needs a range of extra features - like a double floor, for example. Plus: drivers do need a motor boat license. After Richard Orthuber finishes checking all the seals, it’s time for a trip around the Chiemsee lake in Bavaria.
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Spot it! The Mercedes Travego Edition 1 Bus
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Travelling in style: Mercedes presents the Travego Edition 1.The luxury bus is the first in its class to meet the Euro VI emissions norm (comes into force in 2014). On the comfort and safety fronts, the Travego likewise boasts new technical features. Monitors enable passengers to see the driver’s view of the passing landscape via a panorama camera. Radar sensors in the bumper prevent collisions with moving vehicles or stationary obstacles. Drive It! persuaded a group of tourists to go on a test drive.
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Present it! Fiat Panda Third Generation
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Functionality, Variability, Maneuverability -- for 31 years, those have been the ingredients in the Fiat Panda's recipe for success. Now the Italian manufacturer is presenting the third generation of its everyday compact. The new Panda transposes the style of the classic Panda into the present. The model also offers pioneering technologies usually only available in more expensive cars. Among them is an optional city emergency brake assistant that; at speeds up to 30 kilometers an hour it automatically slows the car when there is danger of an accident.
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17:30:00 05/01/12
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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Examine it!: Auto China Tradefair 2012Every two years, car makers from all over the world come together at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, China's biggest automotive trade fair. They show their latest concept cars, unveil their newest models and present innovations for everything from utility vehicles to customization. This year, the German auto makers are pitching sporty SUVs and the latest innovations of their most successful models for the rapidly growing Chinese market. Porsche has presented the new GTS version of its Cayenne, and Audi has unveiled its SUV Q3 RS Concept. Drive It! takes a stroll around the stands. Present it! Mercedes E 300 Bluetec- HybridWe take a look at the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with 4-cylinder diesel engine, due to go on sale in Europe this summer. The diesel hybrid will be available as a sedan and a station wagon. The diesel engine boasts 150 kilowatts of power and 500 Nm of torque.The electric motor adds another 20 kilowatts and 250 Nm. Thanks to its space-saving modular design, with lithium-ion battery, the diesel hybrid is as spacious as its non-hybrid counterparts. The price tag for the sedan in Germany: 51,800 euros, that's around 3500 euros more than the standard diesel E-Class with comparable fittings.Test it! VW Beetle - New EnginesVolkswagen has widened the palette of Beetle motors with two new smaller, fuel-efficient engines. A diesel with 77 kilowatts and a gasoline with 118 kilowatts. These "downsized" motors have smaller capacity, fuel injection, and electric charging.Thanks to these specifications, the 1.6 TDI Beetle needs only 4.5 liters of fuel for 100 kilometers and gets a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour. The lowest-priced of the new Beetles is the 1.2 TSI fuel-injected gasoline version. It burns 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers and can also reach 180 kilometers an hour.Spot it! Car Polish - Does Beauty Care for Your Car Make Sense?Car polishes are beauty care products for vehicles. But what use are they? We test products of various kinds, in particular those lauded on tele-shopping programs.Can a spray-on product really be as effective as a classical polishing crème? We manhandle a car hood with paintball paint and fire gel and show which polishes get the best results. Especially with older models whose lacquer fades and dulls, polish can improve the car’s glossy finish.Vintage: Nissan Figaro FK10Tokyo 1987: the young automotive designer Shojhi Takahashi dreamt of creating a car in the style of the 1960s, but chock full of modern technology. He lucked out and won a design competition sponsored by Nissan.The first prototype of the Figaro was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989. At the trade fair, Nissan already decided to yield to the demand of countless would-be buyers, and 16 months later a small series of 20,000 was built for the Japanese market. Very few of them ever made their way to Europe. But Drive it! Found one that did.
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Vintage: Nissan Figaro FK10
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Tokyo 1987: the young automotive designer Shojhi Takahashi dreamt of creating a car in the style of the 1960s, but chock full of modern technology. He lucked out and won a design competition sponsored by Nissan.The first prototype of the Figaro was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989. At the trade fair, Nissan already decided to yield to the demand of countless would-be buyers, and 16 months later a small series of 20,000 was built for the Japanese market. Very few of them ever made their way to Europe. But Drive it! Found one that did.
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Test it! VW Beetle - New Engines
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Volkswagen has widened the palette of Beetle motors with two new smaller, fuel-efficient engines. A diesel with 77 kilowatts and a gasoline with 118 kilowatts. These "downsized" motors have smaller capacity, fuel injection, and electric charging.Thanks to these specifications, the 1.6 TDI Beetle needs only 4.5 liters of fuel for 100 kilometers and gets a top speed of 180 kilometers per hour. The lowest-priced of the new Beetles is the 1.2 TSI fuel-injected gasoline version. It burns 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers and can also reach 180 kilometers an hour.
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Examine it!: Auto China Tradefair 2012
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Every two years, car makers from all over the world come together at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, China's biggest automotive trade fair. They show their latest concept cars, unveil their newest models and present innovations for everything from utility vehicles to customization. This year, the German auto makers are pitching sporty SUVs and the latest innovations of their most successful models for the rapidly growing Chinese market. Porsche has presented the new GTS version of its Cayenne, and Audi has unveiled its SUV Q3 RS Concept. Drive It! takes a stroll around the stands.
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Present it! Mercedes E 300 Bluetec- Hybrid
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We take a look at the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with 4-cylinder diesel engine, due to go on sale in Europe this summer. The diesel hybrid will be available as a sedan and a station wagon. The diesel engine boasts 150 kilowatts of power and 500 Nm of torque.The electric motor adds another 20 kilowatts and 250 Nm. Thanks to its space-saving modular design, with lithium-ion battery, the diesel hybrid is as spacious as its non-hybrid counterparts. The price tag for the sedan in Germany: 51,800 euros, that's around 3500 euros more than the standard diesel E-Class with comparable fittings.
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Vintage! VW Golf GTI
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Drive it! takes a sporting classic out for a spin: the first Golf GTI Volkswagen ever made. In 1976, the first Golf GTI rolled off the assembly line. GTI stands for Gran Turismo Injection - a synonym for motorsports. The first version was the most popular one, with sales of 461,000 vehicles over seven years. The car's concept remains as fresh today as it was back then. It's a compact with front-wheel drive and lots of power, but is still easy to control.
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