A premium segment SUV that can hit 100 km/h in just over six seconds, but is also light on emissionsThe Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro - the carmaker's first plug-in hybrid to carry a V6 TDI-Motor and quattro-drive - is as sporty as it is comfortable and efficient. The batteries store enough power for the SUV to travel 56 kilometers emissions-free on a full charge. And Audi's 'Predictive Efficiency Assistant" calculates the most efficient hybrid strategy at the beginning of a trip, based on navigation data and real-time information on traffic conditions.

Airy: the new Smart Cabriolet. Thrifty: the Audi Q 7 e-tron. Reworked: the new-generation DS 4 from Citroen. Transformed: the VW Passat Alltrack. Competitive: the Ford Cosworth models Sierra RS and Escort RS.Present it!: Smart CabrioletGet a taste of summer with an open-top Smart car ride through ValenciaThe fabric roof in this new two-seater folds back in under 12 seconds and at any driving speed. And if the car’s stationary, you can even tuck it all the way into the trunk. With a few easy steps, the side bars can be removed and stowed safely away in the tailgate. The convertible model comes with a surcharge of €3,260 in Germany. That’s a fair whack, but it certainly adds to the fun.Examine it!: Audi Q7 e-tronA premium segment SUV that can hit 100 km/h in just over six seconds, but is also light on emissionsThe Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro - the carmaker's first plug-in hybrid to carry a V6 TDI-Motor and quattro-drive - is as sporty as it is comfortable and efficient. The batteries store enough power for the SUV to travel 56 kilometers emissions-free on a full charge. And Audi's 'Predictive Efficiency Assistant" calculates the most efficient hybrid strategy at the beginning of a trip, based on navigation data and real-time information on traffic conditions. Test it!: Citroen DS4With six decades of history, the DS is Citroen's design iconLast year, Citroen turned the DS line into a brand of its own and presented the new-generation DS 4. It unites all the attributes of a premium sedan: flowing, dynamic, elegant lines, a chassis with subtle chrome framing, and powerful, efficient engines. The high-quality, well-designed, exclusive interior fits the style of the new DS 4 perfectly.Taste it!: VW Passat AlltrackIn Germany, the VW Passat is popular with people who drive a lot, whether privately or on businessNow Volkswagen has come out with an off-road version of the Passat, the "Alltrack" - a cross between a station wagon and an SUV. The adjusted shock absorbers with undercarriage protection, widened sills, and robust wheel-arch extensions make the chassis strong and give the car a style of its own. The Alltrack is well-suited to pull a boat or a horse trailer.Vintage: Ford CosworthThey're fast, rare and boast huge spoilers -- the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth and the Ford Escort RS Cosworth.Two ordinary family car models were transformed into lean, mean driving machines that gave purebred race cars a run for their money. Christian Gratl, son of a race car driver, shows us what his Cosworths can do.

With six decades of history, the DS is Citroen's design iconLast year, Citroen turned the DS line into a brand of its own and presented the new-generation DS 4. It unites all the attributes of a premium sedan: flowing, dynamic, elegant lines, a chassis with subtle chrome framing, and powerful, efficient engines. The high-quality, well-designed, exclusive interior fits the style of the new DS 4 perfectly.

They're fast, rare and boast huge spoilers -- the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth and the Ford Escort RS Cosworth.Two ordinary family car models were transformed into lean, mean driving machines that gave purebred race cars a run for their money. Christian Gratl, son of a race car driver, shows us what his Cosworths can do.

In Germany, the VW Passat is popular with people who drive a lot, whether privately or on businessNow Volkswagen has come out with an off-road version of the Passat, the "Alltrack" - a cross between a station wagon and an SUV. The adjusted shock absorbers with undercarriage protection, widened sills, and robust wheel-arch extensions make the chassis strong and give the car a style of its own. The Alltrack is well-suited to pull a boat or a horse trailer.

Mercedes has introduced a sporty supplement to its current C-class generation. The suspension has been lowered by 15 millimeters and with it the car's center of gravity. On the downside, the back seat is quite cramped. For technology freaks, the sat nav and locks can be operated via smartwatch.

To mark the Golf GTI’s 40th anniversary, VW is bringing out the Clubsport model. 195 kW and an additional boost function ensure powerful acceleration and a top speed of 250 km/h. The new front bumpers, rear spoiler, diffuser and side skirts give the GTI Clubsport downthrust that rivals a sportscar's. Drive it! puts the Clubsport through its paces at the Portimão racetrack in Portugal.

Elegant but cramped - Mercedes' new C-class coupe. Ageless -- VW steps on the gas for the GTI's 40th anniversary. And: Maximum relaxation - Bentley's Flying Spur catapults wealthy customers into automotive dreamland.Present it! Mercedes C300 CoupeMercedes has introduced a sporty supplement to its current C-class generation. The suspension has been lowered by 15 millimeters and with it the car's center of gravity. On the downside, the back seat is quite cramped. For technology freaks, the sat nav and locks can be operated via smartwatch.Admire it! VW Golf GTI ClubsportTo mark the Golf GTI’s 40th anniversary, VW is bringing out the Clubsport model. 195 kW and an additional boost function ensure powerful acceleration and a top speed of 250 km/h. The new front bumpers, rear spoiler, diffuser and side skirts give the GTI Clubsport downthrust that rivals a sportscar's. Drive it! puts the Clubsport through its paces at the Portimão racetrack in Portugal.Test it! Lada GrantaRussian car manufacturer Lada is huge in Eastern Europe, but not so well known in the West. It wants to change that with the Granta subcompact. It's a bare-bones model that's only available with a 64 kW engine. But the Granta's starting price can't be beat: just under 7,000 euros in Germany.Taste it! Bentley Flying Spur100 different kinds of body paint to choose from, 17 types of leather on offer, and seven exotic wood trims to pick from - this Bentley offers high-end luxury. And to top it all off, the 6-liter, 12-cylinder engine generates 460kW of power. That propels the sedan to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and enables it to reach a top speed of 322 km/h. No wonder it's called the Flying Spur!Vintage! Studebaker AvantiIn 1963, Porsche presented the 911 and Chevrolet the Corvette Sting Ray. Studebaker tried to stay in the game with its Avanti sports coupe. It was styled by famed designer Raymond Loewy, the creator of Coca-Cola's legendary bottle. Drive it! recalls an extremely rare design icon and its checkered history.

In 1963, Porsche presented the 911 and Chevrolet the Corvette Sting Ray. Studebaker tried to stay in the game with its Avanti sports coupe. It was styled by famed designer Raymond Loewy, the creator of Coca-Cola's legendary bottle. Drive it! recalls an extremely rare design icon and its checkered history.

Russian car manufacturer Lada is huge in Eastern Europe, but not so well known in the West. It wants to change that with the Granta subcompact. It's a bare-bones model that's only available with a 64 kW engine. But the Granta's starting price can't be beat: just under 7,000 euros in Germany.