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Present it: Mercedes AMG A45 S 4Matic+ Aug 20, 2019

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Mercedes AMG presents a new super-compact-sports car, the A45. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is newly developed in two versions with 285 or 310 kW outputs. We tested the more powerful one, the A45 S 4Matic+.

Exquisite: Skoda Superb Aug 13, 2019

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Skoda has unveiled the facelift of its flagship model Superb. Next year, the sedan and station wagon will come in a newer look. In addition, they’ve been equipped with new assist systems, all-LED headlights and modern infotainment and connection systems. We take the Superb Sportline sedan with the strongest engine for a spin.

Legendary: Toyota Supra Aug 13, 2019

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Toyota brought a legend back to life with the new GR Supra. It’s the fifth generation of this popular sports car. We take a look at the Supra’s past, its technical origins and previous models. The two-seater comes with rear-wheel drive and a lively three-liter turbocharged engine under the hood.

All-electric: Jaguar I-Pace Aug 13, 2019

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The I-Pace is Jaguar's first all-electric vehicle and a completely independent model. Its specs are impressive: a combined system output of 294 kilowatts and maximum torque of 696 Newton meters. It can also fly from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

Size and shape shifter: Opel's Zafira Life Aug 07, 2019

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Opel is rolling out the fourth generation Opel Zafira. This is the Life! It comes in small, medium and large and two wheelbases, giving it more space and more versatility than its predecessors.

Alexa rides along in Audi's Q3 Sportback Aug 07, 2019

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The Sportback is Audi's crossover coupé offshoot of its compact Q3 SUV. It’s some three centimeters lower and digital: analogue instruments are out, but a virtual dashboard and touchscreen controls are in. The Alexa virtual assistant can even ride along.

BMW's X5 against the other SUV high-enders Aug 07, 2019

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When BMW first rolled out the X5 in the late 1990s, it had little competition. Now, it seems everyone's offering a luxury SUV. What does this one have that others don't? A Back-Up Assistant. Once you drive into a space, it can back you out automatically.

Breaking the Golf routine: VW's T-Roc Aug 07, 2019

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The VW T-Roc is something like a Golf-SUV: just a little shorter, a little wider, quite a bit higher, but just about the same price. DW test-drove it with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a six-speed manual transmission with the Style trim level.

Drive it! - The Motor Magazine Jul 29, 2019

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Thick and fast: Audi comes up with a sports version of its flagship Q8 SUV. World premiere: the electric Mini Cooper SE. Less is more: Mercedes powers its E350 Coupé on 4 cylinders. Racing uphill: the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England

Automaniacs: Goodwood Festival of Speed Jul 29, 2019

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Around 200,000 people from the world over came to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's one of the most eccentric auto events going. VW hopes to break the record for the hill climb in front of Goodwood House with its ID.R electric car.

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