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Drive it! puts the new Golf VII through its paces - and shows how competition spurs innovation.
VW has sold over 29 million Golfs worldwide since 1974. The latest, seventh-generation model was the star of the Paris Motor Show recently. It hits German showrooms in November.
Though hybrids and plug-in electric motors are on the way, the internal combustion engine is still BMW's mainstay. The company is now launching an entirely new engine series - including a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder twin turbo.
The Japanese automaker presents a spiced-up version of its small Swift with matte-black alloy wheels. Spoilers on the front and rear give the car a more muscular look.
Confronted with different standards, approvals and recommendations from automakers, few car owners are willing to forego expensive name-brand motor oils. But oil can be had for much less - at hardware stores, for instance. Are these low-cost substitutes a good alternative to pricy oils available at garages?
The MG TC had a production run of 10,000 vehicles. It's a sporty car—and amazingly spartan by today's standards. With its long hood, open-air fenders, low doors and short, steep rear end, the TC looks like a classic English roadster. Drive it! takes a true classic for a spin.
