Soft tops are the summer trend! Audi airs out the compact - with the new A3 convertible!
taste it!: the New Audi A3 Convertible
The latest Audi compact convertible hasn't been out there for long. Until recently, the luxury brand only offered the TT and A4 as cabriolet variants, but when BMW hit the market with its 1-series convertible, Audi wasn't far behind. The new A3's sporty and elegant design is selling well. Even the soft-top is fast on this car: it can retract in just 9 seconds, even while the car's in motion. drive it! went to southern France to take a look.admire it!: Carver One -- Pure Adventure
The Carver One is a mixture of sport plane and motorcycle, trike and Messerschmidt. With the help of a hydraulic system, it can take a corner at an astonishing 185 kilometers an hour. drive it! went to visit the vehicle's production facility in Germany's Saarland region -- and chatted with a delighted owner. picture it!: Hybrid vs. Gasoline -- Niche Products or the Future?
Can high-tech internal combustion models keep up with hybrid cars? In our test this week, the hybrid Lexus GS 450h faced off with the BMW 530i. Equipped with "Efficient Dynamics", the BMW has an optimized direct injection system, specially profiled tires, and brake energy-regeneration. Both automatics are the same size, run on the same high-octane gasoline, and have around 300 horsepower. drive it! took them out into both city traffic and out on the autobahn to see how the two cars reacted to different driving styles. test it!: the Ford Transit Sport
The Ford Transit is a tried-and-true veteran of the cargo van wars. Handyman Franz Alberty has used one as his all-around workhorse for years. For today's show, he tested the new sportier version of the Transit. Inside, the new variant has lots of features that he's always missed in his old Transit, including plenty of compartments and a seat that slides back far enough to make driving really comfortable. A 130 horsepower diesel helps drive Ford's popular new cargo van at a good clip up the autobahn as well. So -- would the handyman be willing to give up his aging Transit? examine it!: European Championship Special: German Drivers from an Italian Perspective
The European Soccer Championships bring the continent together, and if there's one thing Europeans can agree on, it's that everyone loves the sport. But when it comes to driving styles, opinions can diverge. drive it! took a look at German streets through the eyes of an Italian reporter, and he discovered some fascinating aspects of the driving mentality there.
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