More safety features than any Volvo before it: The new XC 60.

Duel of the super sports cars: Audi R8 versus Aston Martin Vantage. Thrills and chills gua-ranteed.
present it! The Volvo XC 60


Volvo has unveiled the XC60, a new crossover model. Packed with innovative safety features, its strengths lie more on-road than off-road. The car comes standard with the company's new "City Safety" system: at low speeds, it can prevent the car from colliding with objects in front of it. Volvo describes the XC60 as the safest car it has ever built. It is due to arrive at German showrooms at the end of November.

compare it! The Audi R8 vs. the Aston Martin Vantage


drive it! puts two high performance sports cars to the test. The 385 horsepower Aston Martin Vantage goes up against the R8 with 420 horsepower. The Audi rockets from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.6 seconds. Meanwhile, the Aston Martin needs just 5 seconds. The Audi R8 features a sporty design and its performance on the road leaves nothing to be desired. The Aston Martin Vantage impresses with its timeless body and first-class craftsmanship. But prospective buyers will have to dig deep into their pockets. Both cars cost over €100,000.

inside it! The Dynamic Chassis Simulator


Track-based test driving to optimize a car's performance could soon become a thing of the past. Thanks to the "Dynamic Chassis Simulator", engineers can now optimize driver comfort and a car's maneuverability using computer simulations. The machine could render two thirds of track-tests obsolete, saving time and money.taste it! The Seat Ibiza


Seat has launched the new Ibiza. The revamped car has been given a technical upgrade and features a new design. A longer wheelbase and wider tires significantly enhance this model's driving dynamics. At the same time, the new Ibiza offers more comfort and safety as well. Electronic stability control is standard and so is the electrohydraulic power steering and a head protecting side impact air bag. The dynamic exterior look of the new Ibiza reveals that this car is made for tight curves. The steering is tauter and the suspension tuning has been improved.spot it! Watercross


If you think it's not possible to drive a snowmobile in summer, you're mistaken.Three hundred kilometers above the polar circle lies the Finnish town of Ivalo. Since 1994, Ivalo has hosted the watercross championships. Participants shoot across the water on none other than their snowmobiles, which have to be slightly modified for the water. After a few test runs, Joni Maununen has the 200-meter course down pat. Three attempts later, he produces the day's top speed at 107 kilometers per hour.admire it! The Ferrari F430 Spider


The Ferrari F430 Spider Convertible offers plenty of driving pleasure. The soft-top can be lowered in 25 seconds, even while the car is in motion. The F430 Spider has a big tail spoiler that provides downforce at high speeds to allow the car to track with precision. The low-lying undercarriage has been aerodynamically optimized. The 8-cylinder 4.3 liter engine generates 490 horsepower, enough to catapult the Spider from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in a mere 4.1 seconds.