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Mercedes' new E350 Coupé Jul 29, 2019

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The name Mercedes E350 would normally suggest a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine. But in this car it's a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine doing all the work. Can it live up to a traditional Mercedes E-Class?

World premiere: the electric Mini Cooper SE Jul 29, 2019

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MINI presents its new baby in Rotterdam: The all-electric MINI Cooper SE. It has an official range of up to 270 kilometers, and the 135kW electric motor delivers a maximum torque of 270nm.

Audi's sportier Q8 SUV Jul 29, 2019

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Audi's new SQ8 is its biggest SUV but also a sports car. How can these two diametric opposites be combined? Does it really deliver the power, agility and fun we'd expect of a sports car? Ex-race-car driver Klaus Niedzwiedz finds the answers.

Trendsetter: Range Rover Evoque II Jul 23, 2019

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In 2011, the Range Rover Evoque kicked up a storm on the SUV market. As one of the innovators of the SUV coupe class, it has received numerous awards. Can the second-generation Evoque replicate its predecessor’s success?

Back to the future: Microlino Jul 23, 2019

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We may ask, how much car do we really need? A Swiss start-up’s answer: The Microlino – electrically powered, inspired by bubble cars from the 1950s. A building block for future urban mobility, but how useful is it really?

Gas-Powered: Seat Arona TGI Jul 23, 2019

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Carmakers are focusing on electric cars as they look at environmentally friendly transport. But one alternative that has been neglected is compressed natural gas. We had a look at the Seat Arona, the first CNG-powered SUV.

Sporty and elegant: Hyundai i30 Fastback Jul 23, 2019

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Following the success of its i30N, Hyundai decided to release a second compact sports car. We take a closer look at this new hatchback version, the i30 Fastback N. We know it's got a lot of zoom - but is it practical?

Successful: Volvo XC60 Jul 20, 2019

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The Volvo XC60 is one of the best-known compact SUVs. The second generation succeeded a vehicle that was Volvo’s best-seller for almost a decade. Drive it! finds out if the current model still has what it takes.

Exquisite: Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2019 Jul 20, 2019

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When it comes to beauty and design for cars, Chantilly in France is the place to be. The biannual event honors car makers and car collectors. Vintage cars stand alongside futuristic concepts in the chateau gardens.

Race it! The Race of the Century Jul 20, 2019

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The last Formula 1 race in Bern was held in 1955, as Switzerland banned car races a year later. Now, an exception has been made for electrically powered cars. We accompanied Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi on his home turf.