There are classic sedans and there are sports cars. The former offer a lot of space and a higher level of comfort, while the latter offer a sporty design and sporty driving dynamics. Volkswagen is now presenting a new model that combines both worlds and is called the Arteon. This sporty "gran turismo" boasts a striking design, spaciousness, a host of assistance systems, interactive connectivity and efficient and powerful engines. The Arteon is positioned above the Passat models and is not a direct replacement for the Passat CC model, as it is slightly larger than it in all dimensions.
The hustle and bustle in city centers is also interesting, because there is always something going on. And to be as mobile, agile and nimble as possible in this dirndaj, it is best to have one of the compact little ones at hand. Size matters a lot in the city, and in this case, of course, smaller is better. Here are the best city cars of 2017.
70 years have passed since the first flight that broke the sound barrier. That's when Charles Yeager piloted the Bell X-1 and made history for all time. Now, after so many years, NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is planning a supersonic passenger plane. What is the thing that worries their engineers the most or scratching their brains? Let's see.
It's actually not a helicopter, but a volocopter! We will return to the definition a little later. The German company Volocopter (E-Volo) will start testing these flying taxis in the skies of Dubai this year. Obviously, Dubai will become the place to test the vehicles of the future.
What did bikes not have (until now) that cars have? Besides of course the steering wheel, gear lever, airbags and dashboard? The answer we're looking for is a large trunk. Many times we find ourselves wanting to go on a trip by bike, but we don't know where to go with the stuff we have to take with us. Well, from now on, these worries will be unnecessary, as The Load electric bike comes to our rescue.
The BMW X3 saw the light of day in 2003 and heralded the beginning of the era of medium-sized SUVs. More than 1.5 million of these vehicles have already been produced, and the third generation has a challenging task ahead of it.
At the Dutch company Soel Yachts, they are determined to change the image of maritime transport. The Soelcat 12 is a solar-powered electric catamaran that accommodates 16 people. Among other things, the catamaran reduces disturbing sounds and carbon dioxide emissions in ports, lagoons and oceans.
Dark Knigh is definitely the Porsche that Hollywood's prince of darkness would choose for his weekend off. The Auto-Dynamics car refinishing team has come up with a special Porsche 911 Turbo S that looks so dark that only Vantablack is darker than it.
Anyone who is familiar with the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain will know that luxury and attention to detail come first. In this way, they started the project of a luxury 'hotel' on the water, which measures 190 meters in length and will offer 139 'rooms' or suites for five guests.
The popularity of semi-trucks is on the rise, as they are versatile tools with a lot of space. However, no "pick-up" offers that maximum comfort and luxury.
Your wish can be granted! Nuviz introduced the HUD (Heads-up display), a screen that has a similar function to the dashboard in a car. This will make driving on a motorbike safer, as you will no longer have to move your head down when you want to read travel information.
The BMW 6 Gran Turismo is special and basically the successor of the not so successful BMW 5 Gran Turismo. It has moved up a number and will be a niche product in the luxury 6 series. It will especially appeal to long-distance drivers and those who treat themselves to such a trip from the back seats of the car. Due to the shape, there is more space for passengers, and as a result, there is also more space for luggage. So everything that the phrase "Gran Turismo" emphasizes.