Instead of status to Hyundai i40 and Skoda Superb to function - and a great value for money. A comparison of the two mid-size sedans.
No, they do not cause heart palpitations. And certainly not sweaty hands or sleepless nights. Hyundai i40 and probably fall Skoda Superb civil servant status even accountants not enough. In short, rarely two cars were so introverted, so lifestyleunverdächtig how these two sedans. That is quite calculus. Instead, both brands focus on function and a healthy price-performance ratio.
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EU Wants Tougher Rules HU Resistance Against Annual TUV
The Federal Department of Transportation rejected the EU's plans for an annual general inspection. The police believe the reform is unnecessary.
The Federal Ministry of Transport for an annual general inspection of older cars. "If one takes sets our standards, our quality inspection practices of the German hold, then we do not need to," a ministry spokesman said today (July 13, 2012) in Berlin. EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas (photo above) had previously announced plans for a reform of the security screening in Europe. Thus, he wants to send cars from the seventh year of operation each year for the TUV. Also, motorists associations opposed the plans.
The Federal Ministry of Transport for an annual general inspection of older cars. "If one takes sets our standards, our quality inspection practices of the German hold, then we do not need to," a ministry spokesman said today (July 13, 2012) in Berlin. EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas (photo above) had previously announced plans for a reform of the security screening in Europe. Thus, he wants to send cars from the seventh year of operation each year for the TUV. Also, motorists associations opposed the plans.
VDE: New Battery Test Battery In a Crash Test
The VDE Institute has opened in Offenbach, a new test center for batteries. In more than 50 facilities here, lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles will be tested.
The VDE Institute has taken in Offenbach am Main, a new battery and environmental testing center in operation. In more than 50 facilities here, lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles for safety and durability testing. After the safety of electric vehicles by burning batteries moved into the focus, the new lab comes at just the right time.
The test facilities are sized so that they can also accommodate truck batteries with up to 400 kilograms, including fasteners and dimensions of 120 by 120 centimeters.
The VDE Institute has taken in Offenbach am Main, a new battery and environmental testing center in operation. In more than 50 facilities here, lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles for safety and durability testing. After the safety of electric vehicles by burning batteries moved into the focus, the new lab comes at just the right time.
The test facilities are sized so that they can also accommodate truck batteries with up to 400 kilograms, including fasteners and dimensions of 120 by 120 centimeters.
Audi A2 Cars Dominated The Test From The Crowd
Yes, the Audi A2 really twelve years old. The small minivan was never a big seller - that he is now a sought-after cars. We tell you what you should look for when buying.
Perhaps we should start our text like this? "He was ahead of his time." No, we do not, because that starts the usual introduction of the Audi A2 and the subsequent attempt to explain why this ingenious aluminum car is sold only with difficulty. The fact is that in 2000, valued at a price of one euro for a liter of super fuel-efficient cars have many. They would not only pay so much money for it, as required for the Audi A2: € 16 350 for the smallest petrol engine with a 1.4-liter engine and 75 hp. Sun ran until July 2005, only 176 377 copies of the tapes in Neckarsulm. The place almost exclusively enthusiastic drivers.
Perhaps we should start our text like this? "He was ahead of his time." No, we do not, because that starts the usual introduction of the Audi A2 and the subsequent attempt to explain why this ingenious aluminum car is sold only with difficulty. The fact is that in 2000, valued at a price of one euro for a liter of super fuel-efficient cars have many. They would not only pay so much money for it, as required for the Audi A2: € 16 350 for the smallest petrol engine with a 1.4-liter engine and 75 hp. Sun ran until July 2005, only 176 377 copies of the tapes in Neckarsulm. The place almost exclusively enthusiastic drivers.
Ford Fiesta: How bewitched endurance test!
Mechanically, the Fiesta has gotten over 100,000 km porous. Only in the electronic's has crackled. Like magic, the battery is empty - and even more times.
Comparative tests with AUTO BILD has won the current Fiesta in rows. In many reports, it was driving compliments for form and fitness - and besides the little raging with Cologne in the World Rally Championship. Sounds promising: it has competitors in the handle, sporty, it is also - in terms of image can not append to the little ones. But what good is it if a hot motor sport variant of Finnish shoots crests, however, turns out to be the Allerweltsmodell in everyday life as a minor Leister? Exactly: nothing. Whether in fact and reality diverge, best explains an AUTO BILD-duration test of 100,000 kilometers. This long march began our five-door Fiesta 1.25 in the noble - and thus the time at least 15 250 € expensive - titanium equipment in April 2009. As was the seventh-generation Fiesta just half a year on the market and still a real looker.
Comparative tests with AUTO BILD has won the current Fiesta in rows. In many reports, it was driving compliments for form and fitness - and besides the little raging with Cologne in the World Rally Championship. Sounds promising: it has competitors in the handle, sporty, it is also - in terms of image can not append to the little ones. But what good is it if a hot motor sport variant of Finnish shoots crests, however, turns out to be the Allerweltsmodell in everyday life as a minor Leister? Exactly: nothing. Whether in fact and reality diverge, best explains an AUTO BILD-duration test of 100,000 kilometers. This long march began our five-door Fiesta 1.25 in the noble - and thus the time at least 15 250 € expensive - titanium equipment in April 2009. As was the seventh-generation Fiesta just half a year on the market and still a real looker.
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Opel back in The Bundesliga Lightning Comeback
Opel is in the 2012/2013 season in the Football League back on the ball, the Rüsselsheim support four clubs, though not as a jersey partner.
It was once ... a successful car brand that sponsored a no less successful football club. Opel and FC Bayern Munich, from 1990 to 2002, a thriving partnership with winning the Champions League in 2001 as a highlight. Now - in the midst of its worst crisis - Opel returns back to the Bundesliga stage. Although a number of small: instead shirt sponsor for Bayern Munich (the other partners included the AC Milan and Steffi Graf), the Rüsselsheim from the season 2012/2013 (starting 24 August) official "Premium Partner" of Bayer Leverkusen, Mainz 05, the SC Freiburg and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
It was once ... a successful car brand that sponsored a no less successful football club. Opel and FC Bayern Munich, from 1990 to 2002, a thriving partnership with winning the Champions League in 2001 as a highlight. Now - in the midst of its worst crisis - Opel returns back to the Bundesliga stage. Although a number of small: instead shirt sponsor for Bayern Munich (the other partners included the AC Milan and Steffi Graf), the Rüsselsheim from the season 2012/2013 (starting 24 August) official "Premium Partner" of Bayer Leverkusen, Mainz 05, the SC Freiburg and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
Jaguar XK 5.0 / Mercedes SL 500/Porsche 911 Carrera S: Comparison Legends of the Fall
Whether the classical Jaguar XK, the Mercedes SL perfectionist or the fantastic Porsche 911 - all three are among the best convertibles of its time.
There are moments, as they are only in a convertible, moments where you abschüttelst everything without really fast. Whether in a foamy bath a SL 500, whether druckbetankt by a 911 Carrera S, if one only has the sound of three digits so overwhelmed, or just very British as drizzle in the XK , where there is a saturated gradually, but in the end all the more . When all is happiness principle, calling and also proof that it is apparently not alone, but to perfect bliss to mature.
Jaguar XK 5.0 Convertible with 385 hp it is the weakest in comparison. And probably is just that his greatest strength. A sprint with him is wasted time, an ideal line only, so we neutered curves and age something you ask him as notes, perhaps, for he does not need to be ashamed of in a world where recently even A-class young want to be. Only the dynamic mode kisses him awake. Then, when he inwardly closer together, the five-liter close to the throttle slide and the automatic fine play an active role, rather than only lead director, can begin to Rehabilitation, like his great-grandfather once won at Le Mans.
There are moments, as they are only in a convertible, moments where you abschüttelst everything without really fast. Whether in a foamy bath a SL 500, whether druckbetankt by a 911 Carrera S, if one only has the sound of three digits so overwhelmed, or just very British as drizzle in the XK , where there is a saturated gradually, but in the end all the more . When all is happiness principle, calling and also proof that it is apparently not alone, but to perfect bliss to mature.
Jaguar XK 5.0 Convertible with 385 hp it is the weakest in comparison. And probably is just that his greatest strength. A sprint with him is wasted time, an ideal line only, so we neutered curves and age something you ask him as notes, perhaps, for he does not need to be ashamed of in a world where recently even A-class young want to be. Only the dynamic mode kisses him awake. Then, when he inwardly closer together, the five-liter close to the throttle slide and the automatic fine play an active role, rather than only lead director, can begin to Rehabilitation, like his great-grandfather once won at Le Mans.
Fiat Panda again with all-wheel: Erl-King New Panda 4x4
The Fiat Panda is sold again in the future with all-wheel drive. For this, the Italian has a slightly high gear laid. Mid-2013 is the great box as a 4x4.
Fiat brings the panda again with all-wheel drive. Even the first generation of the small car was available in 1983 with 4x4 drive and highly defined body. The drive of the new model to take the famous motors 69-85 horsepower. The Italians plan to introduce the Panda 4x4 at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. The lens shows the usual 4x4 planking with flared wheel arches, running cost reasons in plastic. This is the little climbers with high stance, at least to cope with light duties away from fixed lines. The prices should start at 11,000 €.
Fiat brings the panda again with all-wheel drive. Even the first generation of the small car was available in 1983 with 4x4 drive and highly defined body. The drive of the new model to take the famous motors 69-85 horsepower. The Italians plan to introduce the Panda 4x4 at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. The lens shows the usual 4x4 planking with flared wheel arches, running cost reasons in plastic. This is the little climbers with high stance, at least to cope with light duties away from fixed lines. The prices should start at 11,000 €.
The Characteristic Change is Here Two Cars, a Number Plate
AUTO BILD has long campaigned for the change of characteristics - now it is to have in Germany. The tax for the second car is still due.
This allowed two vehicles of the same EU vehicle class are driven alternately with only one license plate. With the switch plate, for example, two cars, two vintage cars or motorcycles operated two - the combination of car / motor home is possible. The change indicator is then allocated for both vehicles, but may only be performed at one of the two. Until now, such cases only the possibility of both cars separately register for the full year, to sign one of the vehicles for a limited period with a season mark.
Federal Transport Minister Peter Ramsauer (CSU) presented AUTO BILD editor Claudius Maintz change the code now (picture above) in its final form. The main difference with the previous design: About the seal is the main indicator in the future a little "W" pressed into the sheet. AUTO BILD has long campaigned for a change indicator that is combined with a tax advantage - as in Austria and Switzerland. At the German mark exchange, the state requires for both cars but the full rate. Whether the change of characteristics really saves money, is therefore controversial. While several insurance companies have announced more favorable conditions, but experts advise to compare the prices of critical - especially if the change should be an alternative indicator for the season mark.
This allowed two vehicles of the same EU vehicle class are driven alternately with only one license plate. With the switch plate, for example, two cars, two vintage cars or motorcycles operated two - the combination of car / motor home is possible. The change indicator is then allocated for both vehicles, but may only be performed at one of the two. Until now, such cases only the possibility of both cars separately register for the full year, to sign one of the vehicles for a limited period with a season mark.
Federal Transport Minister Peter Ramsauer (CSU) presented AUTO BILD editor Claudius Maintz change the code now (picture above) in its final form. The main difference with the previous design: About the seal is the main indicator in the future a little "W" pressed into the sheet. AUTO BILD has long campaigned for a change indicator that is combined with a tax advantage - as in Austria and Switzerland. At the German mark exchange, the state requires for both cars but the full rate. Whether the change of characteristics really saves money, is therefore controversial. While several insurance companies have announced more favorable conditions, but experts advise to compare the prices of critical - especially if the change should be an alternative indicator for the season mark.
Diesel Exhaust is Less dangerous Cancer Risk Into Perspective
Abgase modern diesel engines are probably not as dangerous as the classification of the World Health Organization (WHO) raises the concern. The WHO recently classified diesel exhaust by "may" to "definitely carcinogenic" high. On demand of AUTO BILD experts criticized the WHO estimate, because the data considered were collected from 1998, largely derived from a time when hardly any diesel particulate filters were in use - was correspondingly high exposure to hazardous particulates. Christian Bach, engine specialist, the Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research Laboratory in Switzerland, believes that the WHO will revoke the classification in a few years back, "because until then there are new studies that include the influence of the particle filter."
Risk of explosion if Lithium Battery Starter Battery Flaring From Porsche
Not only in electric cars can burn lithium batteries. Also, starter batteries can be hazardous to life - as in this Porsche 911 GT3.
Not only in electric cars can burn or explode lithium batteries, starter batteries and with the modern technology can become a life-threatening. The AUTO BILD reported from 29 June in issue 26/2012. For example, offers Porsche for over two years lithium iron phosphate cells as starter batteries for models GT3 and Boxster Spyder on. Such a battery built into a GT3 RS has, in May 2011 in West Germany in a garage caught fire and caused a total loss on the vehicle (pictured above). The twelve-volt battery light, consisting of four cells and a control electronics, was charged because of insufficient voltage to an external battery charger, when the fire broke out. An expert report, the AUTO BILD exists to clearly the battery as a cause of the fire.
Not only in electric cars can burn or explode lithium batteries, starter batteries and with the modern technology can become a life-threatening. The AUTO BILD reported from 29 June in issue 26/2012. For example, offers Porsche for over two years lithium iron phosphate cells as starter batteries for models GT3 and Boxster Spyder on. Such a battery built into a GT3 RS has, in May 2011 in West Germany in a garage caught fire and caused a total loss on the vehicle (pictured above). The twelve-volt battery light, consisting of four cells and a control electronics, was charged because of insufficient voltage to an external battery charger, when the fire broke out. An expert report, the AUTO BILD exists to clearly the battery as a cause of the fire.
Hagwalah: Drift Scene in Saudi Arabia Madness is All Angles
Driving cross is driven in Saudi Arabia to the extreme high-speed freaks slither astray with their Hondas and Toyotas on public roads. Serious accidents are commonplace.
Nis to play on public roads wild pig is totally not funny - one in Saudi Arabia, but the preferred pastime of young speed fanatics. "Hajwalah" or "Hagwalah" is the hobby, with the Saudis react at the wheel of their cars. Means that the insane slide into most conservative sedans by public transport. Happy in the drift away from reason and at any time and again "accompanied" by gunshots fired from the side window. Sounds crazy, but it is documented in countless videos on the Internet. The fact that one or the other vehicle and innocent bystanders fall by the wayside, is taken into account by all appearances.
Nis to play on public roads wild pig is totally not funny - one in Saudi Arabia, but the preferred pastime of young speed fanatics. "Hajwalah" or "Hagwalah" is the hobby, with the Saudis react at the wheel of their cars. Means that the insane slide into most conservative sedans by public transport. Happy in the drift away from reason and at any time and again "accompanied" by gunshots fired from the side window. Sounds crazy, but it is documented in countless videos on the Internet. The fact that one or the other vehicle and innocent bystanders fall by the wayside, is taken into account by all appearances.
Hyundai i20 Facelift 2012 Optimized model of success
New look, new technology, new economy: Three years after the launch of the Hyundai i20 has been of a three-or five-door compact car available revised thoroughly.
Hyundai i20 has been lifted. Main focus of the designer was on the redesign of the front end. There is now like the other recently introduced Hyundai models, the hexagonal radiator grille as a striking mark icon. At the same time received the i20 a new front bumper, wraparound headlamps with integrated turn signals and clear lenses and a sculpted hood, the side into the front fender was enlarged. The back also got a new gig: The graph of the rear lights has also changed as the rear bumper. He now takes on two small reflectors.
Hyundai i20 has been lifted. Main focus of the designer was on the redesign of the front end. There is now like the other recently introduced Hyundai models, the hexagonal radiator grille as a striking mark icon. At the same time received the i20 a new front bumper, wraparound headlamps with integrated turn signals and clear lenses and a sculpted hood, the side into the front fender was enlarged. The back also got a new gig: The graph of the rear lights has also changed as the rear bumper. He now takes on two small reflectors.
VW Tiguan / Mazda CX-5/Skoda Yeti: The Booze-Class Test
The new Mazda CX-5 now comes as gasoline. In comparison, he meets on Skoda Yeti and the VW Tiguan. Staggering are the consumptions of the three-wheel cars: up to 22 liters at full throttle!
Rarely has a test result in AUTO BILD taken care of as much excitement as the seven weeks ago: "Mazda has found its way", we titled the triumph of the brand-new Mazda CX-5 Series and winner of Class King VW Tiguan. The Mazda drove his victory at that time a particularly about the excellent 2.2-liter diesel motor. -Section. Attack on the throne of the compact-SUV, part two. The CX-5 goes first time as a gasoline engine. As the so-called Skyactiv diesel technology, Mazda's secret weapon against high fuel bills. It contains among other things, light, friction optimization and start-stop system. Can Skoda Yeti 1.8 TSI and VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI keep up with that?
Rarely has a test result in AUTO BILD taken care of as much excitement as the seven weeks ago: "Mazda has found its way", we titled the triumph of the brand-new Mazda CX-5 Series and winner of Class King VW Tiguan. The Mazda drove his victory at that time a particularly about the excellent 2.2-liter diesel motor. -Section. Attack on the throne of the compact-SUV, part two. The CX-5 goes first time as a gasoline engine. As the so-called Skyactiv diesel technology, Mazda's secret weapon against high fuel bills. It contains among other things, light, friction optimization and start-stop system. Can Skoda Yeti 1.8 TSI and VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI keep up with that?
Autoglass in the exchange of criticism often superfluous?
Autoglass at criticism
Exchange often superfluous?
With Free Glass Repair Autoglass attracts its customers. But in most cases, the disk is replaced free of charge. Far too often, experts say. They complain of panic through the industry leader.
The TV and radio advertising of Germany's largest auto glass is everywhere: "A blow hole, and pull your disc." With success: Only 2011 800.000 customers flocked to the 250 Autoglass branches to make even the smallest repair stone chips in the windshield. Finally, the glass repair, to be closed at the damage in the disc with a transparent resin, free of charge for semi-or fully comprehensive insured cars. That's the theory. In practice this rarely occurs. Around two thirds of all cases, the changes Autoglass windshield completely. Because: The area where the repair is technically possible and allowed (not too close to the edge, not in the field of vision), is rather small. In addition, the significantly more lucrative for Autoglass replacement disc for the driver is not free, he pays at least his self-interest, usually between 150 and 500 euros.
Exchange often superfluous?
With Free Glass Repair Autoglass attracts its customers. But in most cases, the disk is replaced free of charge. Far too often, experts say. They complain of panic through the industry leader.
The TV and radio advertising of Germany's largest auto glass is everywhere: "A blow hole, and pull your disc." With success: Only 2011 800.000 customers flocked to the 250 Autoglass branches to make even the smallest repair stone chips in the windshield. Finally, the glass repair, to be closed at the damage in the disc with a transparent resin, free of charge for semi-or fully comprehensive insured cars. That's the theory. In practice this rarely occurs. Around two thirds of all cases, the changes Autoglass windshield completely. Because: The area where the repair is technically possible and allowed (not too close to the edge, not in the field of vision), is rather small. In addition, the significantly more lucrative for Autoglass replacement disc for the driver is not free, he pays at least his self-interest, usually between 150 and 500 euros.
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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Driving report Radical V8 Rambo
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Driving report
Radical V8 Rambo
580 hp and 750 Nm of torque: This is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. And as the monster runs the USA? First drive report.
Three, two, one - off: As soon as the light turns green, it hammers the gas pedal to the floor pan. Then comes a short vibration through the car, 1.5 tons of steel trees on the eight-cylinder rehearse the automotive primal scream and the 305er rolling cases on the rear axle, the world in the acrid smoke banned rubbers: Welcome to the drag strip, ZL1 Welcome to the Camaro. Indianapolis or Iserlohn - no matter from where you start driving this Camaro always feels as if one had the same drive a quarter-mile race. Whether city or country road, highway or Nordschleife - civil and decent, you can drive this car hard. Because of the ZL1 sees with his chubby cheeks and Carbonhutze on the endless bonnet, not only of overpowering force, but he is with 580 hp, 754 Nm and a maximum of 290 km / h even the strongest and fastest Camaro, the Chevrolet ever left on the street has.
Radical V8 Rambo
580 hp and 750 Nm of torque: This is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. And as the monster runs the USA? First drive report.
Three, two, one - off: As soon as the light turns green, it hammers the gas pedal to the floor pan. Then comes a short vibration through the car, 1.5 tons of steel trees on the eight-cylinder rehearse the automotive primal scream and the 305er rolling cases on the rear axle, the world in the acrid smoke banned rubbers: Welcome to the drag strip, ZL1 Welcome to the Camaro. Indianapolis or Iserlohn - no matter from where you start driving this Camaro always feels as if one had the same drive a quarter-mile race. Whether city or country road, highway or Nordschleife - civil and decent, you can drive this car hard. Because of the ZL1 sees with his chubby cheeks and Carbonhutze on the endless bonnet, not only of overpowering force, but he is with 580 hp, 754 Nm and a maximum of 290 km / h even the strongest and fastest Camaro, the Chevrolet ever left on the street has.
Skoda Superb Combi Now in the Outdoor Look Robust Optics
Skoda Superb Combi now in the outdoor look
robust optical
The Skoda Superb Estate is now also off the beaten track in accordance with the scene: As of 2 July 2012 is the model with a special off-road design package available.
(dpa / tmn) Skoda Superb Estate its flagship now features even in outdoor optics. For an additional cost of 1490 €, there is the station wagon variant from the 2nd July 2012 with a so-called off-road package. These include special plastic planks on the bumpers, wheel arches and sills.
robust optical
The Skoda Superb Estate is now also off the beaten track in accordance with the scene: As of 2 July 2012 is the model with a special off-road design package available.
(dpa / tmn) Skoda Superb Estate its flagship now features even in outdoor optics. For an additional cost of 1490 €, there is the station wagon variant from the 2nd July 2012 with a so-called off-road package. These include special plastic planks on the bumpers, wheel arches and sills.
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