What's in a name? Plenty! Instead of the clunky-sounding "BMW 5 Series Plugin-Hybrid", this new BMW model is called the 530e i-Performance. Charging at a high-voltage station takes three hours. The BMW 530e can run 30–40 km on all-electric power.

Whenever Mercedes rolls out a new A Class, it's very different from the one before. Now, the fourth generation has arrived. This executive subcompact is longer, higher and wider, and both the luggage space and the interior benefit.

Mazda likes bringing out special editions of the MX-5. The “Sakura” is the Japanese word for "cherry blossom", which in Japanese culture stands for beauty and purity. The new edition stands out with its dark red fabric top and beige leather trim.

The Ford Fiesta is not only a sound and inexpensive choice, it now also has a luxury edition. The Vignale trim line is the most sophisticated Ford has to offer. See if it can live up to expectations.

While some carmakers are cutting family vans out of their lineup in favor of SUVs, Opel has stuck with the Zafira. It got a facelift in 2016, and its roomy third generation remains popular with families.

With the Yaris GRMN, Toyota has brought a model from the racetrack to the street. GRMN stands for Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring. Outside, this strictly limited edition looks much like the regular series production model.

Held in Shanghai last year, China’s largest car industry event has returned to the country’s capital. The Chinese market has become increasingly important for German manufacturers.

What are the tips and trends for China's growing car market? This week on Drive it! we head to Auto China 2018 - the Beijing motor show – and discover lots of German cars.

Opel launched the new Combo in Germany's Opel Arena stadium. It comes with plenty of space to accommodate all those fun family activities.

At Hamburg airport, VW is testing autonomous parking. Cars find their way to a parking spot - allowing the car park to be used more efficiently.