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Sporty doesn’t have to be cramped! The Audi S3 now as a sportback!
Test it! The Audi S3 Sportback


At the same time that Audi released its new A3, the German carmaker also rolled out its new sporty compact the S3. But this time customers can choose much more than just a coupé version; Audi has designed a station wagon model of the S3 it calls a ‘sportback’. The new version’s stringent lines with sharp edges help underline its relationship to its athletic forerunners – the 265-horsepower S3 can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just under six seconds. drive it! took the new S3 out for a spin. Compare it! The Dacia Sandero vs. the Kia Picanto


These two compacts have similar goals – they aim to bring new life to the segment and shake up the competition. Both the Dacia Sandero and the Kia Picanto look like sweet little automobiles, and the price is low enough to make a manageable second car payment. The bare-bones version of the Dacia costs just €7,500, while the Kia costs only €1,500 more. Both of them also leave a solid first impression, but which is the better deal? drive it! had the two urban wonders fight it out. admire it! The Corvini C6W


A car originally meant for the Formula One racetrack is now available as a street-legal version. The Covini c6w is unusual because it has six wheels. The advantages include better stability and road grip, which allow it to go through curves at much higher speeds. The body is made mostly of carbon and fiberglass. The V8 Audi engine has been specially tuned by Corvini to generate over 400 horsepower. The interior’s digital instrument gauges and blue leather bucket seats exude luxury.inside it! Big Brother in the Passenger Seat


Privacy is a major concern on and off the road, but the advance of technology is making it easier to monitor the location and routes of motorists. A range of tiny tracking devices are available on the Internet. Anyone can order them, but they can also use them for illegal purposes. drive it! joined some researchers from the Gelsenkirchen-based Institute for Internet Security to test several devices.vintage: the Porsche 914/6


The Porsche 914/6 is a classic. It first appeared 40 years ago. A total of 3,332 units left the assembly line. Denis Kunze is among the lucky owners. The 914/6 weighs just under one ton and its two-liter carburetor engine generates 110 horsepower. The most similar Porsche currently on the market is the Cayman S, which also has a mid-engine. Can the Cayman impress enthusiasts of the classic Porsche 914/6.

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