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Channel: DW News · 2011 · Autos & Vehicles

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drive it! presents practical vehicles for every day driving as well as racing machines that prove their stuff on Europe's racing and test tracks. present it!: the Ford Focus Station WagonFollowing the release of its Focus sedan, Ford is now adding a station wagon to the Focus range. It was designed in Cologne and built in Saarlouis in south-west Germany, making the car an all German effort.Thanks to a complete makeover, the new station wagon combines practicality and style, and Ford is hoping it'll prove a hit with both private buyers and fleet managers. The rear seats can fold down, extending the luggage space from 476 to 1,500 liters. compare it!: Porsche Cayman R - BMW M1Say the words"sports car made in Germany"and many people will think of Porsche. Its cars have always been the ones to beat on the race track but now there's a challenger vying for Porsche's crown.The BMW Series 1 M Coupe is set to take on Porsche's lightweight track missile, the Cayman R. Both cars have six-cylinder engines and nearly identical performance. The BMW has the engine in the front, the Porsche has it in the back, but both are rear-wheel drive. Can the BMW pull ahead of the Porsche? examine it!: Ergonomic Seats - back-friendly at a priceBack pain after long car trips is something many drivers are familiar with. The reason is simple - most car seats can only be moved forward and backward, without height adjustment. As a result they do not accommodate to different drivers'builds. New ergonomic seats overcome those difficulties.Equipped with high backs and adjustable headrests and seating surfaces, they can be varied in seat height and inclination. Both Mercedes and Opel offer ergonomic seats at an extra cost.test it!: Seat Alhambra Four-Wheel DriveSeat has extended its Alhambra range to include a permanent four-wheel drive model. The 2.0 TDI with six-gear manual transmission is also available in an all-wheel drive version. The family van is ideal for customers who want to drive safely under wintry road conditions.Despite its 103 kW the all-wheel drive model reportedly only uses six liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers. in Germany the suggested retail price for the Alhambra 4x4 starts at 32,000 euros. spot it!: Red Bull Hare ScrambleThe Red Bull Hare Scramble is a race that takes Enduro bikes and their riders to the limit. The event - the biggest, most extreme Enduro race in Europe - was held for the 17th time in Eisenerz, Austria. More than 1800 riders from 37 countries enter the qualifying trials that limit the actual race field to the top 500 riders.Steep banks and muddy hills demand all the skill the riders can muster. Despite unpredictable weather, as many as 35,000 fans show up to watch the challenge. drive it! has a look as well. vintage: Mercedes C111More than forty years ago, car lovers the world over watched as the Mercedes C 111 rounded the track. Presented in 1969 as a two-seater with a fiberglass body and Wankel engine under its hood, the C 111 created a real stir in the motor world. True to the Mercedes motto"only the best is good enough,"it was developed almost to the point of going into series production.The C111 was widely praised for its unusual design, but the 1973 oil crisis blocked it from getting onto the road. The Wankel engine was thirsty, not thrifty, so the car was sent out to the track instead. drive it! recalls a much-loved model that never made it into the showroom.

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