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drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!

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Channel: DW News · 2011 · Autos & Vehicles

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The new edition of drive It! spans some 80 years of automotive history. We'll take in: the golden age of Bentley in the interwar years; the success story of the Golf GTI from its roots in the 1970s; a comparison test of current models with traditional engines; and tomorrow's technology today in an electric car from Chevrolet.present it! The Chevrolet VoltThe Chevrolet Volt debuts in Europe, just in time for the carmaker's 100th anniversary.In 1911, the Swiss-born Louis Chevrolet founded his car company in the United States, alongside William Durant. Chevy now sells vehicles in more than 130 countries worldwide. The Volt has been named"Green Car of the Year"in the United States. The electric car allows drivers to travel up to 80 kilometers on a single charge. A 1.4 liter gas engine serves as back-up, allowing the Volt to travel another 500 kilometers. compare it!  Renault Fluence vs. Skoda OctaviaTwo mid-size sedans that pack a lot of car for a low price.Two cars aiming at providing plenty of space for longer journeys. Both test models run on gasoline; the Renault comes with a 2-liter unit with 103 kW, while the Skoda is powered by a 1.8-liter engine with 118 kW. Drive It! explains why one of the two offers the better overall package.examine it! 35 years of the Golf GTIThe car's success story began in 1976 thanks to an unconventional decision by automaker Volkswagen. At the time, it was unthinkable to create a family ride with sports car features.But that's exactly what Volkswagen did, and spawned a legend. The car soon won a loyal fan following. It provides a real alternative to drivers who like pace but aren't willing to shell out big bucks for a Mercedes or a Porsche. The car has undergone a few changes over the last 35 years. But it's retained its cult status.Carmaker logosThey enjoy a high recognition value, but who knows the stories behind them?Some car logos have been with us for over 100 years. But why does the Mercedes star have three points, and why does the Audi logo have four rings? And what does the black horse in the Porsche emblem stand for? Drive It! listens to opinion on the street, and provides the correct answers.Vintage: Bentley 3.5 liter 1934Like every car brand, Bentley has its own story to tell: in this case one of success, landmark models and big changes. Until 1930, the name Bentley was synonymous with sensational success in motor racing.But a year later, the brand was broke and was swallowed up by rival Rolls Royce. The first common product was the Bentley 3.5 liter. It went into production in the fall of 1933 as a sporty spinoff of the Rolls Royce 20/25. Sleek and simple interiors, a low center of gravity and an elastic inline six-cylinder engine make this car a dream to drive.

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