It’s the battle between two tiny power-houses:
The Mini Cooper Works versus Renault’s Clio Sport.

Braking, Steering, Parking – and it’s all automated...
The latest Driver Assistance Systems get tested.
compare it! - The Mini Cooper Works against the Renault Clio Sport


Small, colorful and powerful: manufacturers are pinning their hopes on fun cars such as the Mini Cooper Works and the Renault Clio Sport to help the car industry steer out of the current crisis. The Clio Sport packs a stunning 197 horsepower and can hit 100 km in just 6,9 seconds, at a top speed of 223. But that is still eclipsed by the Mini and its 6.5 second performance and a top speed of 238, which puts it nearly on a par with Porsche and the like. But the price is tough, too: 28,000 Euros.admire it! The AC Schnitzer GP3


All Michele Viandante needed to start her work - as AC Schnitzer's top designer - on the GP3 was a piece of paper, drawing a form loosely based on the BMW 3 series: a form that propels the GP3 to 320 km, hitting 100 in just 4,5 seconds. But despite this auto extravaganza the GP3 easily adapts to everyday use, and - something special - switching easily from gas to liquid gas without losing power.inside it! Automated Drive Assistants


Carmakers consistently develop new ideas to make driving easier: for instance adaptive cruise control or auto parking systems. Together with an expert from Aachen's Technical University, drive it! examined some of these systems in the VW Passat CC, the Volvo S 80 and the Lexus LS460. examine it! Audi Mileage Marathon


A new Audi tough ride test to attract US buyers to diesel-powered cars: 23 cars monitored by some 184 journalists as they traverse the American continent, vying for the lowest consumption at the highest average speed. Some 7,800 kilometres through 17 states.
drive it! watches them in action.vintage: the Citroen DS


The car caused a sensation back in 1955. Yves Frelon is still madly in love with the DS and has two at home, including the classic DS "goddess" made in 1961. Over the years he has developed a special interest: the Citroen DS colors, and he is unrivalled in his knowledge of DS color combinations.