The VW Sharan is something of a dinosaur among modern-era automobiles. Hardly anyone else buys a minivan today, turning instead to SUVs. Outside, the Sharan is as big as a midsize car. Inside, it has almost as much space as a VW bus.

The Cupra Ateca isn't being billed as a SEAT. Instead, the sporty compact SUV is the first model from the new subsidiary brand Cupra under which the Spanish maker plans to sell its high-performance offerings.

Mercedes has unveiled its new B-Class on the Spanish island of Mallorca. It's a lot different from its predecessor, with a more dynamic appearance, more agile handling and more comfort.

Klaus Niedzwiedz travels to the German North Sea island of Sylt. The roads there offer beautiful views of the sea - perfect conditions to enjoy the Targa 4S with the top down. Our test car is a particularly exclusive edition.

Forty percent of Germans vacation by car. But with all that luggage, it’s important to know the safe way to load your vehicle. You can also save time and frustration by planning things right.

Ford has unveiled the fourth generation of its bread-and-butter compact, the Focus. We test its wagon version - the Turnier - in ST-Line trim with the most powerful 134-kilowatt gasoline engine. It has a top speed of 220 kilometers per hour.

The new mid-range French car combines strikingly elegant design with sportiness and high safety. Our test car is powered by a two-liter diesel engine, which of course meets the latest emissions standard.

Stelvio is the first SUV from Alfa Romeo, named after Italy's highest mountain pass. It's Alfa Romeo's contribution to the SUV craze – and a late one at that. The Stelvio is powered by a choice of three diesels or two gasoline engines.

Cupra plans to use its latest creation - the eRacer - in the E-TCR Series, the first all-electric touring car series that's due to debut in 2020. We take a look at the car that could lead the charge into the electric era in car racing.

The Civic Type R has been dubbed one of the best-driving hot hatches around. Powered by a 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine packing 235 kW of power, it's not only a dream on the racetrack. The new Type R is also good for everyday use.