The pass 700 meters up on a road often used by the Tour De France cyclist but he certainly didnt have to pedal the new audi as q. A. To get up here to the ends stands for the sportiness provided by a whopping 435 horsepower and now klaus is going to give us a little sample on some mail involved. Traditionally audi only hangs the s. Badge on it sports models but this is a good sized s. U. V. Can it really deliver what wed expect from a true s. Model. But i dont close admits right off that an audi q 8 is a hefty car but this is the class more and more buyers are going for it offers lots of room and lots of comfort now theyre offering more its. And this one the s. Q. L. And sporting as to the equation if hes going to say if it adds up i have this guide that i would tell my mother. And terms of performance against q. H. 320. 00 kilowatts definitely qualify as a sports car at least from 0 to 100 Kilometers Per Hour inches 4. 8 seconds. Is own food doesnt come from a gasoline engine but from a turbo charged to be a diesel the only engine available for the eschewing. The madden i need close wonders why out he chose to put a diesel in the s. Q. L. The engineers must have known what theyre doing these hills are powerful this one achieves 435 horsepower and 900 new meters or torque how do you reach fuel consumption at less than 8 leaders per 100 kilometers close used a bit less than one leverage so he kept his foot on the gas a v 8 engine has 4 leaders displacement off to the top speed is capped at 250 Kilometers Per Hour on the highway its fast 0100 kilometer per hour sprint makes it easy to forget this car waste 2. 00 times. All that power comes to the road through an 8 speed tiptronic automatic transmission working without a hitch to make sure the s. Q. 8 has enough thrust available at every river a nj audi gave it to turbo charge one for the lower range and one for the upper. One close steps on the gas he gets anybody in response and a lower wherever ancient plenty of pickup in the upper one there is yet another smaller electronically driven turbo charger the gives these audi is a mild hybrid system this is a big starter motor drives the engine with a belt when you turn the ignition and once the cars moving off the electric energy is used to give it a little extra push when it celery at english the other day but in. One time on the wall say out to. Show any get out of. Q. A. Drivers might bring really go offroad when they do the 25 centimeters clearance is nice to have. On the old side the s. Q. It stands out from its known as siblings primarily by the sporty design of its bumpers. B l e g headlights are standard as an option they can be replaced with matrix and we have last. Ready toward the rear of the roofline t. Person near coupe a body style and a quad exhaust tips make for a striking conclusion. To me interior has no shortage of shiny trim or occasion to polish it clean but at least the result has a high quality and mean its. Just board seats are standard but klaus is nestled into the optional as seats with even better lateral support. The 605 liters of cargo space extends to a maximum 1755 meters. But its not close hardly needs to mention this eschewing has always drive and its electronically controlled in addition roll stability control can be ordered to electronic stabilizers one in front and one in back keep the car from rolling excessively incur these are fitted with electric motors that in just the stiffness of the sway bars so the ride may be relatively soft or relatively hard depending on condition of the buyer can also choose between 21 and 22 inch wheels this test car has 22 and shrimp season out only do they look nice they also make for. Handling. In spite of its weight the s. U. V. Roans curves with grace thanks to the standard audi drive select dynamic handling system and the adaptive air suspension sports with regulated damping and the weight does have its plus sights those being greater stability and comfort known technically as the match moment of inertia. Thats me close to surprised at how incredibly agile the s. U. V. Seems in a hard changes of direction he believes its partly because of the engine characteristics and partly because of the suspension it since the car hardly rolls when taking curves at high speed it gives the impression of being lighter than it is so these 2 stabilizers noticeably reduce the subjective feeling of weight of. The s. Q. 8 me handle like a sports car but it right its like a luxury car and a ray of drivers assistance systems take on some of the work and stress the principle assist our standard in the eschewing for example the present system which applies the brakes in an emergency situation. Doubt social clubs concludes by asking who could have imagined just 10 or 15 years ago such a big heavy vehicle as for sports car and it actually drives like a sports car and has sports car features and equipment you can cruise down the highway or the founder over country road its a car people can have fun but that fun comes at a price of nearly 100000 euros of for the basic model i dont want to tell it all and. Making a splash on the big stage reveals its new baby in rotterdam all. Electric mini cooper and this is 0 emissions model has arranged between 235 and 270 kilometers and still has all the zip of a classic many feel like motor packs 135 kilowatts of power and delivers a maximum 270 new york the electric mini has been in the pipeline for a long time so why now. Well cars some of them on this clearly there are now infrastructure is there in many markets so thats also why we are here for example for the global launch of the mini electric in rotterdam in the netherlands an example of a markets where the infrastructure for electrification is advanced and therefore also the share of electrified vehicles is already quite significant so today the market is there its acknowledged is also there so we can offer their right interior space. And also goods electric range going hand in hand so thats why today the time is right for the many electric. Mini pad already designed in the electric model 10 years ago but it never made it to show ropes around 500 were built as part of minis Pilot Project to push forwards with emissions free driving and development of the necessary infrastructure. Even carried out trials with public charging stations in the u. S. And europe but the focus on practicality and user friendliness. Cost them in electric was always meant to be more than a call to be part of an electric ecosystem and thats why we have a lot of us in this 360. 00 degree electric ecosystem that make it more than a call for example we have yet to share in the possibility of. This week with his friends and family and with that we also pay into the Community Aspect of the brand. The standard electric mini jumps from 0 to 60 kilometers an hour in around 4 seconds and to 100. 00 in just over 7 seconds as is typical for an electric motor full torque is available right from the get go power is transmitted to the front wheels via a single stage transmission with integrated differential reaching the top speed of 150 kilometers an hour. Having no gas or Diesel Engine to accommodate opened up a brand new scope for design. Therefore we were able to focus on the tests like the grid so we do have still the hexagon out shape but due to the fact that there is not a Combustion Engine behind we need much less air so perfect is either meant for us its almost closed at just one horizontal bar as an air intake. The standard 3 door mini served as the basis for the electric model in fact when the company developed the latest version they already have an all electric variant in mind the high voltage batteries 12 modules are arranged in 18 shape underneath the floor between the french seats and under the rear seats without compromising on space inside the car the charging port is above the right rear wheel or the cap for gas or diesel is located in the standard 3 door many and of course theres no need for exhaust pipes on the electric motor to. The detail that its really important to us its that were so entirely new design that is from a technological part of fuel much more modern than normal wheels so we do have inserts that improve aerodynamics of the car lots. In fission c. N. C. Of at least for 3 of the 4 driving me nuts it also has whats known as the one pedal feeling a typical trait of electric cars as soon as you lift your foot off the accelerator the car slows down the electric engine converts Kinetic Energy into electricity and feeds it back into the high voltage battery in sport mode the electric many provide sharper responses and steering while many an electric go hand then hands because many is of course very urban electrification offers a fosse way to improve air quality in cities and many and electrification also very much fits driving. Many electric drives like the go cart you expect also need to be so its a great combination and a big milestone for the b. M. W. Groups electrification strategy. The b. M. W. Group hopes to have 25. 00 electric models on the market by 2023 the new mini cooper is she will be produced at the mini plant oxford in the u. K. It will start rolling off the production lines there in november 2019 alongside the conventional models prices for this classic british car with modern electric drive technology all started 32500 euros in germany. Played. A. New sun unveils a facelift for its g t r nisco super sports car using carbon parts as reduce the weight of this 441 kilowatt bullet by 30 kilograms you can hit at top speed of over 300 kilometers an hour and shoot from 0 to 100. 00 in under 3 seconds the bad news is facelift has upped the price tag 525000 euros to just under 210000. B. M. W. Presents the vision m. Next is concept hybrid is a glimpse of things to come in the future sports cars the driver and the car almost merge into one the controls and data appear in 3 displays within the drivers direct field of vision 441. 00 kilowatts of power can whip the car to a top speed of 300 kilometers an hour to an all electric drive it has a range of 100 kilometers. The car testing is patriot considers the mercedes a class as standard among the coupe a house and black suits that classic look perfectly but wait is that black. When the light falls on it just right it actually appears dark green. The color is in fact called Emerald Green metallic who paints have been a permanent fixture at mercedes for over 15 years 2 of their socalled power domes on the hood give the who pay an extra brownie appearance. Some things never change like the flat roof line and the 2 doors typical of the cooping. The spoiler integrated into the tailgate adds to the sporty look along with the chrome finish tailpipes. You know just demonstrates how the windows disappear into the body to make for a real open air feel there isnt even a painkiller left in between and so you get a perfect all round view and they were flying just beautifully accentuated us. But a glance in the Rearview Mirror reveals one of the corners problems the size and position of the rear window makes it difficult to estimate the cars dimensions. That money just feels like she has to turn around to see how big the car reeling yet but there is a rear view camera to help with a new very. Cool about what i was. Testing viki 350 traditionally that name would suggest a 3 liter 6 cylinder engine which is Still Available for the class to play but not in this version this is a 2 liter 4 cylinder inline answer and with 220. 00 kilowatts of power its still pretty impressive out on the road it springs from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in under 6 seconds. Yet it is points out the eclipse is very is driving most including eco comfort and to the sport which really are very sporty but they can drive consumption up to over 14 meters and thats a lot you know says eco mode is fine for everyday use a car can still go fast on the autobahn you can get up to 200 kilometers an hour and. No problem on the flat on up. Toward. The interior is a charming blend of modern and traditional style likes the instruments and infotainment system appear on a wide screen display and control via touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel. The gears of a 90 tronic automatic transmission can be shifted manually on the steering wheel. At night a 64 color ambient lighting system illuminates the interior. And. Other highlight freeness is the wood which is of course of a very classic with terril but its used here in a very modern way. With a silvery sheen and these level wavy lines she says everything looks and feels sumptuous. And he quick made package with various air quality settings and fragrances is also available. Some people might find the plastic seat belt holders a bit of an eyesore in this otherwise luxury setting and need to be something of a contortionist to get in the back seat but once youre in there its spacious enough. To says not only is it a really fun car to drive its also really comfortable long long journey all the usual assistance systems expect obvious days keep the driver in the lame and at a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Of a big fan of the traffic sign recognition system which he finds very reliable and the car even recognizes all lit up signs on construction sites and the little carts on the roadside and i was talking about him. Like a coupon should always inspire some kind of emotion says yes and the eclipse does just that and if she could design her own she designed it just like this she finds the colors outside and very appealing and this car balances comfort and sportiness brilliantly although she personally prefers the comfort for long distances it has everything you need at its great fun. Once a year the duke of richmond Charles Gordon lennox opens the Goodwood Estate in southern england to the public this time around 200000. 00 people. Came from around the world for the festival of speed one of the most eccentric automotive events there it is a celebration of motors ford was some of the most spectacular sports cars ever built. There are legendary Formula Research timeless classics race cars from long bygone eras and modern drift events goodwood anything and everything close to the gear cards are up close enough to touch cars that might otherwise be seen only in museums. Many carmakers have now discovered the event for their purposes and come to present their latest creations. Or shes here putting its newly developed 911 are as our through its high speed paces on good woods track the reese car will be defending portions title and the feel world in durance championship some 95 percent of his predecessors parts have been redesigned for the new model only the seat the clutch and some parts of the suspension are the same but porsche is standing by its drive technology with a 6 cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Has called so linden a porsche motor sports explains that they have redesigned their for leader as a brand new 4. 2 liter engine the most powerful boxster ever factory installed in a 9 elevenths so theyre carrying on the boxster tradition and they are as sharp as the engine has no power at the needs to be competitive and that was there anything. Now the exhaust pipes exit on the sides in front of the rear wheels that saves weight and helps the aerodynamics when making room for a larger diffuser at the rear as prove your original power rating the 911 are as far as she was 515. 00 horsepower its debut is due for the fia w. E. C. Season starts. To silverstone early in september. Toyota also has a stand here for sending its latest super due to good showroom floors before summers out. But space on this island in whole front of Toyota Deutschland maintains this is a car that can be driven very precisely yet remains an extremely comfortable even on a long haul trips he describes the car as having to carry to thanks to the wonders of todays electronics. Toyota as much or a division lexus is celebrating a World Premiere of it soon. Along who can open it missed theyve already given a sneak preview of elections convertible in america but here well be announcing commencement of production for a market debut in 2020. 5 and showing. Off the market today in something fuzzy good. For the public and specs the concept car for collections kelsey convertible and the patrick the finished production cars already driving laps in goodwood. The festival of speeds main event is the hill climb in front of Goodwood House could ing vehicles of various classes against each other in a race against the clock after setting records on pikes peak in the United States and the nerver gringas north loop volkswagens electric drive is going for another course record here. So while theme for the event this year is speaking of record breakers in most sports theres hope this whole weekend is all about breaking records so very appropriate folks blog should be here embrace with the pikes peak my very excited self to last years attempts that were very pleased with managed to do it some great forever last fact as if i was rival sure break it again today probably push it a bit further away from everybody else. Most wagon motors ford modified the i. D. R. Specifically for. The goodwood festival of speed this most recent incarnation least appreciably less than it did when it set records and franks peak and the nerve break for this hillclimb the team made do with a smaller battery optimized for better own foot that brought the weight of the new i. D. R. Sprinter version down under 1000 kilograms. Of course record for the 1. 86 kilometer long track was set at 41. 6 seconds in 1990 a kite fest he drove a 780 horsepower mclaren m p 413 formula one car powered by a gasoline engine that stood for 20 years but now all mon dieu ma has beat its by 1. 7 seconds driving the electric powered racer just set a new though an official record of 39. 9 seconds its. Not the fifo to weigh out quite surprised you know because you can expect an electric out to be fast but those who go not to go below 40 so going here and. Not only falls but really really fast i say when you feel not so fine by speak but theyre going for this weekend i think its again a next step well if thats was very important because of how we came here to take the record we did it became a survey to win the race we did it so fantastic and what a fantastic prize giving. Its been probably one of the most the best events where i have ever been im for awesome means that were put on the right way were thinking about proving every time again that. He caused me to make good can be emotional can we succeed that was the form that we had to make and thats what we did. And will a new course record stand for another 20 years or only till next years goodwood festival of speed. Next time i drive it i drive an old new sufi real life. And we shall b