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no audi model is more dynamic and powerful than the r eight now after four years the second generation r eight has been given a facelift we'll be taking this beautiful beast for a spin on the scullery racetrack some ninety kilometers from. our car to start close says this already it has not only been given an optical make over its engines been upgraded and the suspension and steering improved truth that gives it an edge over the previous model. at one point seven tons this piece certainly is no lightweight even sold the already is easy to handle most of the time but before we get into any details let's give the design a closer look. i'm about. close since this version has

a very different look from its predecessor with rounded off contours there's a new front section with the aerodynamic elements and the single frame grille has been made flatter and wider close says that suits the car well. a state that although they scoot. there are three air intakes above the flatter and wider single frame grille reminiscent of the legendary audi sport quatro the headlights are identical though a little trim on the other side makes them seem a little wider. the lower parts on the side doors were redrawn. and like the original r eight this new model comes with oval and pipes. the rear now has a brand new bumper and the vents beneath the taillights extend all the way across

the back. much of the interior is carried over from the previous edition the face lifted r.h. has no central screen and the leather seats are perfectly comfy even when you're hugging those corners at high speeds the r.h. comes with a new naturally aspirated v. ten engine today we're testing the most powerful incarnation of the ten performance version which has replaced audi's v ten plus inject money that. says this version has an output of six hundred twenty horsepower with five hundred eighty new meters of torque and incredible force furling you forward. impressive specs the all radios powered by a five point two leader v ten engine delivering four hundred fifty six kilowatts it makes the dash from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in just three point one seconds and it tops out at more than three hundred kilometers an hour leaving.

competitors in the dust. cloud says a top speed of three hundred thirty one kilometers an hour is possible that basic model is two kilometers an hour slower but close thinks that's still plenty. unless you're on a racetrack a vast piece of private land or a section of the german autobahn without a speed limit you'll never be able to reach speeds like that any. gibbs says this car has a seven speed automatic transmission and it changes gears quickly he sure some will prefer a manual transmission a thinks it's key that anyone driving this kind of car have both hands firmly on the steering wheel this lever controls the gears and the shifting works smoothly and quickly motor sports aficionados with deep pockets will love this ride it's cute with half the components found in the are eight elements g.t.

three race car so when you are eight is the closest most people will ever get to driving a race car buckle up. in the thirty year history of lexus the s.u.v. segment has been more of a footnote now the lexus u x opens a new chapter the engineers set out to make their car nimble and sporty they achieve their aim with the help of an extremely low center of gravity. to score rodgers extremely pleased with the handling the steering responds very directly he can switch to sport mood and eco mode with a very stylish selection abobo and right of the instrument cluster that we can't imagine why they'd put it there. at least it's reachable.

the interior has plenty of buttons the steering wheel does to the instrument cluster is partly digital and partly analog a great combination. of this screen for the sat nav and in fourteen mint is well positioned on request the seats can be equipped with heating and ventilation all controlled by the lexus climate concierge. the us is available with a gasoline engine as well as hybrid drive either way be engine has two leaders displacement in four cylinders and powers the front wheels through a c.v.t. continuously variable transmission. drive explains that the c.v.t. means the first gear is fixed but then it goes into a continuously variable transmission phase where the r.p.m.'s are independent of

the actual speed for somebody who's new to the hybrid segment and drives one for the first time it can be a bit confusing because at first the engine whines but then the car starts picking up speed. the u. axis body design is both clever and smart and. many details began small help to improve the aerodynamics from the flared wheel arches over a large wheels to the crossovers taillights. not be used the us is. only two hundred eighty three leaders with the seats up.

it's these details that set high end cars apart from average models and he feels that lexus has gone that extra mile to earn his respect he points out the analog clock something we'd normally find only in top of the range models. may not be a big go or an executive car but it still has a premium aspiration and one expression of that is the analog and very elegant clock. in the model i'm not sure. this particular you x. two hundred fifty age is fitted with the eve four wheel drive system where an extra electric motor on the rear axle helps out when starting off and taking curves to optimize the traction. depending on the trim line and power train type the us

starts in germany at thirty four thousand euro ranging up to nearly fifty one thousand there are enough many extras a buyer can add after that. matters notices that he sits pretty low in the us that's because the new platform results in a high mine so people who like to lay their elbow on the door but aren't tall that is about the size of those who find that very comfortable even if it were lower it's very thin and sliding down so he'd recommend you just keep both hands on the steering wheel. when done on the far. along with the sporty handling and low seat position the quiet interior contributes to a smooth and comfortable drive in the lexus us to get the noise level down and several meters of bond scenes were added over all the welding spots inside the body.

my father. sums up his impression of the lexus us as a very stylish car that makes for a very comfortable ride it doesn't have as much room in back as it could the rear seats are somewhat tight and so is the luggage area but if you don't absolutely need that space the car's a lot of fun and visibility to the sides is good but not to the rear so it might be a good idea to opt for the backup camera. on the good deal. and side notified. otherwise much as thinks it's a very well done car a nice overall package and the only hybrid drive in this segment according to lexus so if you'd like a hybrid and a little crossover you don't have to shop around a lot about the only choice is the lexus us about nothing and then give.

mazda has unveiled the fourth model generation of its mazda three it boasts sky active technology which makes it more efficient and fun to drive the japanese carmaker has also tweaked its own code goes so well of motion design dispensing with all superfluities elements so the slogan for this new mazda three is less is more. toyota has launched the new corolla series it's intended to woo customers with that dynamic design and striking look and the platform provides great originality and comfort and makes for a fun driving experience this will be the first to offer a choice of two kinds of hybrid drives.

it all started almost seventy years ago with the v.w. bus six generations and nearly twelve million worldwide sales later it's become a symbol of utility vehicles now folks modern commercial vehicles has presented an update of its transporter the t. six point one at first glance it's hard to see any difference to his predecessor at least in terms of design. v.w. bus and automotive reporters might well ask if you have it in if you got a t six what would make you want to trade it for a t six point one. it's. optically the changes appear minimal to say the least you badgering on the side a bigger grill and narrower head like design but hardly anything else as benjamin brodbeck has his doubts whether the big shark small is really of any practical value but it does make the front look a bit wider and berlioz but he definitely does not like the roof scoop. be that as

it may volkswagen's engineers haven't been slacking the focus of this update was more on the transporters technical features. thomas said ron goes into detail about the new drivers assistance in the team's six point one lane keeping assist for instance and the cross wind assist you can also park autonomously with hands off the steering wheel the car also brakes automatically when pulling out into traffic it all adds up to a considerable increase in comfort and safety b.w. invested much time and money in the new features the whole concept for the cockpit has been updated as well for v.w. commercial vehicles has also introduced its very latest in fourteen minute systems to the market but. the steering had to be reengineered to include the new assistant system this is the first b.w. transporter with electro make our. nicol instead of the hydraulic power steering of

its predecessors also the new inside is the digital cockpit and the new generation of infotainment system labeled the m ib three it gives the updated transporter access to online services and internet radio plenty of stowage is provided by the generous shelf space in the dash. young gleitzman confirms that little has changed about the design and he agrees that the school was dubious while the electromechanical steering is pleasantest he sure many drivers will appreciate the lane keeping assist and the park assist and would be prompted to make the trade for the extra driving convenience. the transporter has been updated under the hood as well the new engine lineup includes a two liter turbo diesel without good ranging from sixty six to one hundred forty six kilowatts. thomas said ron adds that v.w. and their partner opt have developed

a battery electric drive with ranges between two hundred and four hundred kilometers he sees this as a great option for inner city delivery driving. the question remains was this a substantial improvement or just minor changes to the old transporter. dennis prager months first impression of the new six point one was essentially the same as it was with the six in two five also because you saw hardly any changes to the design but he was quite happy to see the new modular infotainment matrix installed in that he six point one that brings the transporters internal technology up to a state of the art and puts it in a good market position if it's going over the v.w. transporters fans and why should they change anything about a perfect bus so as he sees it you took the right approach and he's already looking forward to the twenty seventh when the time is. the t seven may well be a long time coming and the new team sixty. one won't be hitting showroom floors

until autumn twenty nineteen. in germany when it comes to compact cars we tend to think of german and other european car makers but it can pay to check out the european compact like the impressive subaru impreza it combines comfort security and sporty ms in one neat package. or. one of the newspaper he says what's special about the i'm proud son is that each generation has been fitted with a box and so is the latest generation two gasoline engines are available a one point six liter version with an eighty four kilowatt output and this two leader version with a performance of one hundred fifteen kilowatts pert. even

says the horizontally opposed boxer engine is unique because this makes for a smooth sugar free ride and this kind of engine can be mounted quite low inside the car giving it a low center of gravity and greater stability. the imprint some makes the sprint from zero to one hundred kilometers an hour in nine point eight seconds and reaches the top speed of over two hundred kilometers an hour all the increases incarnations have had four wheel drives standards. and one in as says the engines one hundred fifteen kilowatts deliver a sporty feeling because it brings instant power to the wheels and the four wheel drive gives a great sense of security on the road. the new platform which is the basis for all super models gives the improved

a center of gravity five millimeters lower and the enhanced suspension makes the ride even more dynamic. says the continuously variable transmission or c.v. ensures optimal thrust it is noticeable that it changes gears only when the reds are high sometimes at more than four thousand r.p.m. and then it generates its maximum torque along. in this says it's possible to switch to a manual shift as well changing gears using this lever on the steering wheel but inside. the front has a well proportioned aerodynamic look. and it's headlights resemble equalizers.

the imprints is four meters forty six wall with a roof that slopes down towards the back of the old michaeli passengers still have enough headroom in back. there's ample leaves room back there too. and even the basic model comes with attachment points for child safety seats in the back as standard. so this is the car's double eye sight camera system and hence is room and safety to cameras left and right of the rear view mirror monitor the road ahead and feed the information into the adaptive cruise control the cameras also detects cars

pedestrians cyclists or motorcycle riders in the cars path and can initiate emergency braking. plus the imprints and comes with a visual and acoustic career cross traffic alert system that makes parking and maneuvering much easier. and i mean those things the imprint set is perfect for individuals who love high end and appreciate their cars sporting feel though it also works as an everyday commuter bickel. that. this car starts at about twenty thousand euros in germany. on the baltic sea island old we're getting classic car experts pissed off power is

driving a lovely old car with a lovely name the border guards isabella built in one nine hundred fifty four it was the brainchild of engineer and industrialist carl f.w. . now that might be able to stuff powers says today there are vehicles for every meal from off road sports cars to four door coops but in the one nine hundred fifty s. it was a different story metering sedans posted plenty of room but offered a little driving pleasure so thank goodness carmaker carl w. bork was from the brain and had a heart for family man who like to put the pedal to the metal he's is a below was both family friendly and fun to drive the german sports sedan was born . at the start the isabella experienced some growing pains but that was little wonder the entire vehicle was developed in just ten months clarke was famous for

his authoritarian leadership style and he alone chose the cars name. he's a bad guy who still says that carl i mean did isabella on a whim when his engineers showed him the first prototype and asked him what to call the car he waved his hand and said tersely what do i care how it is about crystal says cudos mr bork barks a good name for a good car. in the one nine hundred fifty s. the isabella was a cut above the competition in germany in terms of both looks and technology at seven thousand dollars marks it cost more than a v.w. beetle but less than a mercedes pantone but as far as performance was concerned the isabella left both bottles eating it's just. christophe says it could go from zero to one hundred kilometers an hour in twenty five seconds reaching at top

speed of one hundred thirty five kilometers an hour that might not sound very impressive today but in the fifty's it could overtake more than half the cars on the german routes in one hundred fifty five carl bork went even further would be is ability s. with a top speed of one hundred. kilometers an hour it's set the european standard in its class it's great suspension made it a real curve hogger. have had already attracted attention with the hands of fifteen hundreds monocoque ponto on body back in one thousand nine hundred forty nine its successor the isabella was more elegant with its abundant chrome trim it resembled the american cars of the one nine hundred fifty s. but the isabella's curves and refined roofline also lead to a style all its own. we'd see benches in the front and back these are below can seat six adults comfortably

that was the secret to the model success pairing sportiness with a dash of luxury. they were liable for cylinder engine with its side mounted camshaft and already been used to power the hunza fifteen hundred. thanks to its fabulous suspension the isabella is nimble on curves only one thing puts a spanner in the works. outside christoph says this steering column gear shift was absolutely state of the art in the fifty's even porsche thought about putting the gear shift for its three fifty six behind the steering wheel but fairy porsche said no thank goodness he says as this construction really hinders quick gear changes and sporty driving that even this little flaw can't spoil the great package that is the isabella. over two hundred thousand

isabella's were sold between one nine hundred fifty two and one nine hundred sixty four the model was carl borg bards biggest success none of the other vehicles he produced under the board cards go lie. or more grams were popular. the bees that i love outside crystal says the isabella was or quads grevious trialled it was germany's first sporting metering sedan and the dream machine the family cars he says the isabella swarmed a whole new vehicle class making it a true milestone in automotive history. still the card couldn't save the bork large company plagued by financial troubles political intrigues and bad planning germany's largest privately run carmaker was forced to declare bankruptcy in one nine hundred sixty one. and

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