With over eight million sales in 31 model years, this boxy little hatchback was and remains the bestselling French-made car in automotive history. It was practical, robust and universally affordable.

The weather in Ireland can swiftly change from wind and rain to azure skies. Ideal conditions, then, for putting the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross through its paces. We tested the 1.4 liter engine edition with 103 kW and 220 Nm.

There's a new Kia Rio on the market. The subcompact’s fourth edition sees a lot of changes, including a reworked design, a new engine and plush fittings. The new design is sportier, with a wider grille and a longer hood.

One of the fastest cars in Germany: an off-road, all-wheel-drive crossover, and compact cars - Drive it! covers the entire automotive spectrum.

In 1935, Opel became the first German carmaker to produce over 100,000 units a year. It also launched the first German production car with a unitized body: the Olympia. A slightly downsized version became the Kadett.

It's been an icon for decades: the Porsche 911. One variation in particular stands out: the 331 kilowatt GTS . DW took this model out for a spin with German racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck.

A-Segment cars are compacts with a price of around 10,000 euros. Because of their size, they're unsuitable for families or lots of luggage. Ford's A-segment vehicle, the Ka, has been beefed up into the Ka+.

The auto industry is always fine-tuning its wide range of sedans, station wagons, and SUVs. But at the Essen Motor Show, DW also takes a look at some exotic vehicles you'll seldom see on the road.

VW's Golf proved that a classic can take on new roles; in 2014 it became the Golf Sportsvan and has since sold 150,000 additional units. VW has now unveiled an upgraded edition, which especially involved additional technical features.

Quality is important to carmakers. On TechDay Audi gives potential buyers an opportunity to look around various departments and laboratories for an insight into the company's quality control efforts.