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present it! – The New Generation BMW 5 TouringAt the beginning of the year, BMW introduced the new generation of its 5 series models. Now they range from sedans to suitable business station wagons.The station wagon's profile best shows off its elegant lines. The trademarks are a long hood, short overhangs and the longest wheel base in the series. drive It tests the smaller of the diesel models, a 5 series touring, the 520d. All the models of the new BMW Touring 5 Series come with adjustable rear axle air suspension. picture it! – Electric Cars - Building the Perfect BatteryJens Tübke is a high-flyer. He and his team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology have lofty aims. They want to develop the ideal battery of the future. It has to be durable, efficient, safe and affordable. The scientists are developing the product as fast as they can.They're assembling test cells in a gas-free environment. The goal is to improve further lithium-ion batteries that are used in today's electric cars. They want, above all, to increase the range. drive it! naturally wants to know how that's possible, and when the new, improved battery can be expected. test it! – the Renault Mégane RSThe Mégane Coupé Renault Sport as a variant of the Mégane Coupé, but visually, it's much more low-slung and more muscular. The baffle on the front end is reminiscent of the front airfoils of the Renault Grand Prix racing cars. And its looks don't promise too much, because the Megane Coupe RS has plenty of muscle under the hood too.It's powered by a straight four-cylinder, two liter engine with 250 horsepower. The two-stage turbo charger means it can meet expectations. This compact little rocket sprints from 0 to 100 kilometers an hours in 6.1 seconds, and has a top speed of 245 kmh. compare it! – Spirited scooters for city drivingTake a speedy shopping trip in downtown traffic. Or simply go for a ride on a summer's day. If you've got a motor scooter, that's never a problem. Manufacturers promise that these two-wheelers are small, agile and practical.drive it! compares Germany's four most popular scooters. One is the small Rex RS 460, which sells for 799 euros. Another is the comfortable Baotian Classico, for 1,399 euros, and finally, the sporty Yamaha Aerox, which carries a 2,550 euro price tag. We measure this trio against a classic, the ur-mother of all scooters, the Vespa LX 50. vintage! – the Porsche 356 1500 Super ConvertibleThis Porsche 356 convertible is something really special. It is one of the very first Porsches to get on the road ... but nevertheless, production of the 356 series ended in 1955. They are easy to recognize because they have a kink in the windshield. Assembly of this model began in Stuttgart starting in 1949.The first ones to roll off the assembly line had a 1.1 liter engine with 40 horsepower. Performance and power were gradually increased until the 1500 super topped out at 70 horsepower. That made the light, elegant sporty 356 a car to be taken seriously, and could hold its own against cars with far more under the hood.
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