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Drive it!: The DW Motor Magazine Jul 20, 2019

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Mercedes unveils a luxury SUV, while Audi presents an energetic sports car. In France, enthusiasts of automotive elegance meet and in Switzerland, car racing history comes alive again.

Exclusive: Mercedes GLS Jul 20, 2019

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Mercedes presents the second generation of the GLS. The luxury SUV has grown by eight centimeters, meaning the interior is more spacious. The third row folds into the trunk and enables a maximum capacity of 2400 liters.

Fast: Audi TTS Jul 20, 2019

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The Audi TTS is small, but fast. Its bright orange finish and four tailpipes give just a hint of its power. An integrated front lip, side skirts and a widened diffuser emphasize its sportiness from every angle.

Drive it! - The Motor Magazine Jul 10, 2019

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A standard-setter, revamped – the VW Passat. We also test BMW’s summer classic and look at an electrified tour de force from Lexus.

Historic Trip: Touring Spain in SEAT SUVs Jul 10, 2019

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Nearly every carmaker has at least one SUV in the stable. SEAT’s are the Tarraco, Ateca and the Arona – each named for a place in Spain. Drive It! checks them out on tour. Join us to see Spanish sights and learn more about the cars.

Experimental Luxury: The Lexus ES 300h Jul 10, 2019

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The Lexus ES is celebrating its launch in Europe, and is finally hitting dealerships in Germany. What’s special about the luxury sedan is that it’s powered by a late-generation hybrid drive.

Sensual Convertible: The BMW 430i Jul 10, 2019

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Convertibles give drivers the ultimate summer experience, so this summer Drive It! decided to take out BMW’s 430i. With 185 kilowatts of power under the hood and an adaptive suspension, driving fun is the first priority.

A Renewed Classic: The VW Passat Jul 10, 2019

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More than 30 million Passats have been sold since 1973, making it one of the most successful mid-size models around. Now after a facelift, VW’s introducing the latest version of the vehicle. The real novelties are under the hood.

Examine it!: VW-GTI-Meet at Wörthersee Jul 03, 2019

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The lakeside of Wörthersee in Reifnitz, Austria, turns into a great automobile playground every year. At the International VW-GTI-Meet, we discover that real GTI-fans are water-resistant.

Inside it!: “Sprinter” Safety Jul 03, 2019

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The L 319 is one of the oldies among transport vans. Since 1995, the Mercedes Benz’ big van has been the Sprinter. The third generation can be configured in more than 1700 ways. We take a look at the numerous safety and assistance systems.