There are over 50 Porsche models out there. This time we look at the closed-top, cute little Cayman - specifically, the GTS version. It has 250 kW of output and reaches a top speed in excess of 280 km/h.All GTS models boast excellent handling - thanks in no small part to standard-fitted adaptive damping, and a body lowered by 10 mm. The PASM button on the center console enables the driver to choose between the "Normal” and "Sport” programs. The optional Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) further enhances steering and agility around bends.

The Rometsch Beeskow was a stroke of design genius. At one time, it was common practice to buy just a driveable chassis from a car maker and then have the body custom-made by a coachbuilder - such as the Friedrich Rometsch Co. which was founded in 1924 in Berlin.Here, after the Second World War, the designer Johannes Beeskow was tinkering with a soon-to-be-junked VW Beetle and came up with a special body fitted to the Beetle chassis. The company head was so impressed that he took it into volume production. Soon, the design was a worldwide hit. Even so, just seven years and 280 hand-made special models later, Beeskow closed up shop. Drive It! tells this very one-of-a-kind story.

Drive it! swings into action with a British luxury brand that’s entering the fray in a new segment and a Japanese manufacturer that’s aiming to set a new standard in hybrid technology.Present it: Bentley BentaygaWhen an auto manufacturer decides to enter a new segment, the results are always interesting. Now Bentley has decided to enter the SUV fray with its Bentayga, and it’s already playing in the premiere league.The 6-liter, 12-cylinder engine cranks out 447 kilowatts of power, and the entire package sells for well over 200,000 euros in Germany. We tested the ultraluxe SUV off the road, in the sand dunes, and on the racetrack - and the Bentley mastered it all with bravura. But our tester still found himself struggling with the idea - is off-road driving really the right thing to do with such a luxurious Bentley?Test it: Toyota PriusToyota introduces its redesigned Prius, the car that pioneered hybrid technology.The fourth-generation Prius builds on the strengths of its predecessors and has been given a boost in terms of fuel economy and emission performance. Toyota says the new Prius consumes just 3 liters of fuel over 100 kilometers and achieves CO2 emissions of 70g/km. Thanks to a new platform, there’s more space for passengers and cargo. The base model of the new Prius sells in Germany for just over 28,000 euros.Taste it: VW Caddy AlltrackVolkswagen introduces the successor to the Cross Caddy, now dubbed the Caddy Alltrack. It’s available both in a passenger version and as a panel van. The exterior design looks well-suited for off-road driving.. We put the Caddy Alltrack through its off-road paces. The all-wheel drive helps it master steep uphills and downhills, and it passes our axle articulation test on a narrow and bumpy course with flying colors. But the all-wheel drive is only available as an optional extra with the two most powerful diesel engines.Spot it: Driving safely with snow chainsDriving in hilly or mountainous areas in the winter is a challenge even for all-wheel drive vehicles. Snow and ice can bring cars to a standstill - but snow chains can help. There are different kinds of snow chains. They all have their advantages and disadvantages - and it’s important to remember that not every snow chain will fit every car and tire.Putting the show chains on correctly is crucial, because improperly mounted chains can be a safety hazard. Snow chains should always go on the drive tires. Then of course there’s the question of driver’s assistance systems, including ESP and traction control. Here and elsewhere, the car manufacturer’s manual and the snow chain manual provide crucial information - and we give you a few more tips.Vintage: Facel Vega FacelliaThe Facellia was an ambitious undertaking when it was launched in 1959. It was planned as a rival to Porsche and Alfa Romeo, with a sales target of 2,000 units a year. But the plans of its young manufacturer, Facel, went badly wrong. A large number of the engines failed, costing Facel warranty repairs, its reputation, and ultimately its existence.

When an auto manufacturer decides to enter a new segment, the results are always interesting. Now Bentley has decided to enter the SUV fray with its Bentayga, and it’s already playing in the premiere league.The 6-liter, 12-cylinder engine cranks out 447 kilowatts of power, and the entire package sells for well over 200,000 euros in Germany. We tested the ultraluxe SUV off the road, in the sand dunes, and on the racetrack - and the Bentley mastered it all with bravura. But our tester still found himself struggling with the idea - is off-road driving really the right thing to do with such a luxurious Bentley?

Volkswagen introduces the successor to the Cross Caddy, now dubbed the Caddy Alltrack. It’s available both in a passenger version and as a panel van. The exterior design looks well-suited for off-road driving.. We put the Caddy Alltrack through its off-road paces. The all-wheel drive helps it master steep uphills and downhills, and it passes our axle articulation test on a narrow and bumpy course with flying colors. But the all-wheel drive is only available as an optional extra with the two most powerful diesel engines.

The Facellia was an ambitious undertaking when it was launched in 1959. It was planned as a rival to Porsche and Alfa Romeo, with a sales target of 2,000 units a year. But the plans of its young manufacturer, Facel, went badly wrong. A large number of the engines failed, costing Facel warranty repairs, its reputation, and ultimately its existence.

Driving in hilly or mountainous areas in the winter is a challenge even for all-wheel drive vehicles. Snow and ice can bring cars to a standstill - but snow chains can help. There are different kinds of snow chains. They all have their advantages and disadvantages - and it’s important to remember that not every snow chain will fit every car and tire.Putting the show chains on correctly is crucial, because improperly mounted chains can be a safety hazard. Snow chains should always go on the drive tires. Then of course there’s the question of driver’s assistance systems, including ESP and traction control. Here and elsewhere, the car manufacturer’s manual and the snow chain manual provide crucial information - and we give you a few more tips.

Porsche presents the new 911 turbo convertible: beautiful form, perfected technology, and overwhelming power. The biturbo 6-cylinder 3.8-liter engine unleashes 397 kW and blasts from zero to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and has a peak speed of 320 km/h.

The Beradino is a two-seater with 1960s sportscar flair. It looks like it was designed by Bertone or Pininfarina. But Johannes Paulussen created the car and built it by hand. A picture of perfect craftsmanship and design, it’s even amazed experts.

Volvo now offers a plug-in hybrid edition of the XC90. The SUV comes with a crisper design, and further enhanced safety features. They include world firsts such as run-off-road protection from collisions once the car leaves the road, and the intersection brake assist that slows the car down when turning across incoming traffic. We also took the XC90 out on a specially prepared ice track.