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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

Added 09/14/11
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

[LESS INFO] 19 VIEWS | ADDED 00:30:00 09/14/11
What's the most environmentally-friendly engine concept: a BlueEfficiency one or a fully-electric motor? drive it! takes a look at the automobiles of the future.present it! The next generation of BMW's one-seriesA new car with two faces for different kinds of buyers. "Sport" and "Urban" are the two equipment packages available with BMW's new one-series compact, and both offer a range of options with which buyers can give their cars individual touches.BMW first introduced the one-series in 2004, and since then the company's smallest car has emerged as one of the pillars of its success. The next generation one-series is a bit longer and has new features that make it both more dynamic and more fuel-efficient. compare it! The Skoda Yeti versus the Nissan JukeTwo crossover SUVs face off on drive it! These two compact SUVs both offer plenty of ground-clearance, but that's where the similarities end.Skoda's Yeti comes across as sensible, spacious and conservative while the Juke steps up with bold and unusual design elements. We set out to determine which car offers more all-round performance and value. inside it! Mercedes E-Class BlueEfficiencyThere are many ways to increase the fuel efficiency of a vehicle. Hybrid vehicles use additional electric motors reduce fuel consumption. Downsizing is building smaller engines that deliver the same performance with less fuel.At Mercedes, engineers have been working to make even larger engines more efficient. The result is the Blue Efficiency line, which combines reduced vehicle weight, improved aerodynamics and a host of engine modifications to deliver excellent fuel economy. The E350 sedan, for instance, consumes just 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers driven. picture it! The Audi A1 e-tronA prototype of Audi's A1 e-tron was first presented last year at the Geneva Motor Show. But, before the electric car can go on sale, it must undergo a battery of rigorous tests and trials.In Munich, a fleet of 20 A1 e-trons has hit the streets to see how the little electric car does in everyday conditions. It's the kind of urban environment the A1 e-tron was designed for. But the car must also prove its mettle on tougher terrain. drive it! accompanied one on a rally in the mountains. spot it! The Caravan Salon 2011Germany's biggest camping and recreation trade fair, the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. That has prompted organizers and exhibitors to put on display some products that helped launch the industry in the 1950s.New products on display at this year's Caravan Salon include the return of some retro designs that recall the earliest days of recreational camping. But true innovations are also on hand - from a compact camping trailer/houseboat to a luxury motor home with a sauna. Visitors to this year's fair are sure to find something to awaken a longing for the open road and a quiet campsite to get away from it all.