Statistics show how popular bicycle riding is in Germany: there are currently 72 million bikes in Germany. Many people like to take their bikes with them on vacation. And there are a variety of transport methods: on the roof, on the rear, or inside the car. Herbert Köhler owns a bicycle shop and is familiar with all the different bike transportation systems.He recommends racks on the rear or inside the car. Roof racks are less recommended. Drive it! explores the advantages and drawbacks of the various methods and provides some safety tips.

Drive it! takes a look at an SUV, an elegant convertible, a reliable beast of burden... and even bicycles.Present it: Infiniti QX30With its new QX30, the Japanese manufacturer Infiniti moves into the compact SUV market. The technology comes from Mercedes, but the similarity between the QX30 and the Mercedes GLA is not evident on first glance.The QX30's low roof line, greater ground clearance, and crossover look are a design all its own. Under the hood is a 2.2-liter, turbocharged diesel engine with all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch transmission. The QX30 rolls off assembly lines in Sunderland, Britain, making it Infiniti's first car produced in Europe. The price for the QX30 starts at 38,600 euros in Germany.Picture it: Mercedes Urban eTruckMercedes presents its first completely electric truck: the Urban eTruck. In recent years, electric motors have made tremendous progress in price, power, and product life, so now transporters with a legally permitted maximum weight of 26 tons can be powered electrically.The resulting quieter and emissions-free goods delivery will be a boon for people in cities. The urban eTruck's range between charges is 200 kilometers. Serial production of the urban delivery vehicle is envisaged for the early 2020s. But Drive it! got a sneak preview.Test it: DS3 ConvertibleCitroen has given its little jewel, the DS3, a facelift. The design has changed, especially in front. Citroen's trademark double-angle on the hood has made way for a striking DS logo all its own.We tested this example of automotive haute couture in the convertible version with an 81-kW engine and automatic transmission. The 3-cylinder gasoline engine takes 10.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h, but its 205 Newton-meters of torque are powerful even at low rpms.Examine it: Transporting bicycles safelyStatistics show how popular bicycle riding is in Germany: there are currently 72 million bikes in Germany. Many people like to take their bikes with them on vacation. And there are a variety of transport methods: on the roof, on the rear, or inside the car. Herbert Köhler owns a bicycle shop and is familiar with all the different bike transportation systems.He recommends racks on the rear or inside the car. Roof racks are less recommended. Drive it! explores the advantages and drawbacks of the various methods and provides some safety tips.Vintage: Porsche Type 64Flowing lines and perfect curves -- no corners or edges disturb the unique form. The design of this car, made by Germany's most famous sports car manufacturer, is recognizable on sight.Experts long called the Type 64 a Volkswagen, but in reality it was the first Porsche of any kind. Only three of them were built, based on what was then the newly developed Volkswagen, later known as the Beetle. The 64 produces 35 horsepower. Its aerodynamic shape allowed it to reach a top speed of 160 km/h.

Flowing lines and perfect curves - no corners or edges disturb the unique form. The design of this car, made by Germany's most famous sports car manufacturer, is recognizable on sight.

The Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb is popularly known as the “big tail fin”. The series, introduced in 1959, is officially called the W111. The most innovative model in the series boasts elaborate fuel injection.

Look up "sedan" in a dictionary and you'll find descriptions like 4-seater, 4-door, or simply vehicle with room for four people and luggage. Not a word about sportiness. In 2009, Porsche changed that with the Panamera.

The A3 Sportback e-tron sees Audi entering the plug-in hybrid era. A 1.4-liter TFSI with 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque combined with a 75 kW, 330Nm electric motor delivers a very sporty performance.

Packing a punch - from subcompacts to luxury sedans. Drive It! presents some powerhouses.

Brabus is known for giving Mercedes models more power. And the tuning specialists even souped up the little Smart.

With the A3 Sportback e-tron, Audi enters the plug-in hybrid era. The combination of a 1.4-liter TFSI engine with 110 kW that produces 250 Nm of torque and a 75-kW, 330-Nm electric motor makes for a sporty ride.A dual clutch works together with the internal combustion engine, the electric motor, and the 6-speed S-tronic transmission. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron can do 130 km/h on electricity alone. And a monitor shows the driver which comfort options are on and whether downshifting will increase the car's range.

Tuner Brabus is known for enhancing performance in Mercedes models. The Bottrop company hasn't shied away from the little Smart, either. The exterior of the souped-up midgets differs from their standard counterparts with improved aerodynamics and a brawnier design.The Smart Brabus's driving performance can't measure up to a real sports car, of course, but the point here is the fun, not the sport of racing. Drive it! checked out the Brabus Smart on a racetrack, on a country road, and on the Autobahn.