Audi has equipped its new-generation A8 with a traffic jam assistant that can take on the job of driving in heavy traffic up to speeds of 60 km/h. How safe is this system and how does it help navigate traffic jams?

The ink was barely dry on the sale of Opel to the French car maker PSA when the brand rolled out a new crossover SUV. The new Grandland X is based on the Peugeot 3008. At 4 1/2 meters in length, it's Opel's largest SUV to date.

DW test-drives sizeable, robust vehicles for on and off the road, with a luxury sedan thrown in that can even take over the driving and help relieve stress in traffic jams.

SUVs and sustainably powered cars are the current trends. Mobile innovations from Europe to the Far East - DW tests them.

The Stonic rounds off the lower end of the KIA’s SUV range. The Stonic uses the platform and engines of Kia's shorter subcompact, the Rio, and much of the interior. Kia has mounted three gasoline and two diesel engines on a front-wheel drive array.

Citroën's high-end sub-brand DS has made exclusive design its company philosophy, so the standard production models are eyecatchers. DS partnered with French fashion designer Inès de la Fressange to create a special edition of the DS 3.

The VW Up! has been popular for city and country since 2011. It’s compact and maneuverable. The natural gas variant Eco Up! Is fuel-thrifty and has a range of 300 kilometers.

Toyota's C-HR has a conspicuous space-ship-like design. The little SUV is a crossover with a coupé-style chassis, SUV-typical high seats, and high ground clearance. These are what give it its name: C-HR stands for Coupé High Rider.

SUVs and crossovers remain the auto industry's fastest-growing segment. The sporty models are usually from Audi or Porsche, and they're expensive. Nissan takes a different approach: Nissan Motorsport, or Nismo for short, has turned the Juke into a 160-kW sportscar -- with options for either all-wheel or front-wheel drive.

Mitsubishi’s Space Star is a perfect first car for novices. It has a modern look and a great feel for a compact car. There are two engine capacity options. For this test drive, DW chose the 59-kW version -- but both engines are pretty fuel-efficient.