The mini Clubman in comparison to Chevrolet’s HHR. Retro-design plus ultra-modern technology. Which will win the test?
present it! The new Ford Fiesta


Ford has introduced the seventh generation of its popular Fiesta. The design has changed dramatically, and makes use of the carmaker’s new ‘Kinetic’ principles. With four gasoline motors and a diesel currently on offer, the new ECONetic Fiesta is set to become the best in its class in terms of consumption and emissions when it hits dealerships next year. Drive it! took the latest Fiesta out for a spin. compare it! The Chevrolet HHR vs. the MINI Clubman


Both the Chevrolet HHR and the Mini Clubman have a nostalgic look, and the retro-feel isn’t confined to the body, at least in the Mini. Its interior is also reminiscent of the good old days. We took a closer look this week at the two vehicles from different classes to examine the strengths and weaknesses of retro-styling, and came up with some interesting answers. inside it! Testing Voice-activated Systems


Wouldn’t it be nice just to tell your car what to do, and have it understand instantly? Voice-activated systems have made big strides in the last few years, but they’re still far from perfect. Two ‘normal’ drivers tested three different systems for drive it! this week - from Ford, Mazda, and luxury carmaker Lexus. When they took them out on the road and ran them in head-to-head tests examining intuitive response and voice recognition, the results were surprising. taste it! The Smart


Ten years ago one of the most unusual production cars ever was introduced to the market. The first Smart was very compact and measured just 2.5 meters in length. On the tenth anniversary of the minicar, the one millionth unit rolled off the assembly line in the French town of Hambach. After some highs and lows, the Smart is once again enjoying robust demand. Sales are climbing around the globe. In January the tiny two-seater was launched on the US market. Soon an eco-friendly electric-powered Smart is set to go into series production.examine it! Test Driving for Lamborghini


Mario Fasanetto has a dream job and is envied by many sports car enthusiasts. The trained car mechanic is a test driver for Lamborghini. He puts the Lamborghini Gallardo through its paces on some very fast curves of a test track near Bologna. Mario racks up around 100,000 kilometers per year behind the wheel in an effort to see how the luxury sports cars perform under extreme conditions. admire it! The BMW M3 Convertible


M3 stands for pure sportiness. Shortly after BMW gave its 3-Series a facelift, the Bavarian carmaker has now revamped the M3. The convertible packs 420 horsepower or 77 more ponies than its predecessor. The trademark M gills and chrome dual exhaust pipes make it clear that the M is a high performance sports car. The hard-top convertible rockets from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 5.3 seconds. In Germany the M3 convertible starts at €74,450.