The Mini has been delighting auto fans around the world for almost 60 years now. The classic small car was re-interpreted following its takeover by BMW in 2001, but the design has remained loyal to the original Mini. And that's still the case with the current, third generation.

SUVs are in big demand, even if not too hot on the environmental front. Mercedes has therefore turned the GLE into a 500e. The plug-in hybrid consumes 3.7 liters of gasoline in the NEDC cycle, with emissions of 84g of CO2 per km. Those figures put many small cars in the shade – except in the real world they are hardly realistic.

Fans of American power won't go wrong with the Chevrolet Camaro V8 - if they can can overlook small annoyances in its interior. And besides its relatively low price the facelifted sixth-generation muscle car is a rarity on German roads - making it a real head-turner.

Every spring VW fans from across Europe travel to Austria to celebrate their favorite car. The GTI meet was originally created to attract tourists to Lake Wörth. What began with just a handful of people is now a four-day event, with a huge fan following.

Infiniti vehicles are common in the streetscape in the US and Russia. We test the Q50S Hybrid. Hybrid technology is often equated with saving fuel. But the opposite is the case with the Q50S Hybrid. The additional electric motor makes the sedan not economical, but fast.

Two traditional convertibles in new designs, and cars given extra speed and possibly efficiency by an electric motor – Drive It! presents the automotive world in all its many facets.

Downsizing at 290 km/h – the Porsche Boxster 718 GTS. Elegant brawn – the DS 7 Crossback SUV. BMW’s F 750 GS and F 850 GS reloaded. And back to the future – the Tatra 87.

Car manufacturers are touting the emissions benefits of electric vehicles, but CNG also has advantages. But cars that run on natural gas are still underdogs. DW shows you how CNG is produced and checks out its green credentials.

A 4-cylinder Porsche with a top speed of 290 km/h may be different, but the 718 Boxter GTS does the job. To meet environmental regulations, it sports a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine. But there's still power aplenty: 269 kilowatts.

DS is French carmaker Citroën's premium sub-brand. The DS 7 Crossback is a SUV that comes with a choice of three engines. DW tested the 130 kW top diesel in an eight-speed automatic. With a top speed of 218 km/h, it's a stylish and high-tech ride.