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The TomTom GO 5100 is said to be the most extensive and most advanced navigation device ever offered by the two world hands. It starts with the integrated SIM card (including unlimited roaming), continues with the infinitely update-capable world maps and the very clever suction cup holder. For 299 euros (RRP) there is an unbeatable mobile navigation device in the house?

The scope of delivery is very, very clear: navigation device, USB cable, 12V adapter and the suction cup holder. There is also a quick guide, but it really is superfluous. The start shows the map or the current position directly; a small icon at the bottom left of the screen takes you to the menu. If you want to play beforehand, you can try out the zoom function, either using the buttons or your fingers – like on a smartphone.

Porsche has been offering the Macan since 2014, making the SUV the youngest model in the Porsche family. But now the facelift is coming, which brings the Porsche Macan back in line with the latest design language from Zuffenhausen, as well as bringing a few new features to Porsche’s smallest SUV.

Current Porsche Design DNA now also in the Macan

It can be seen directly from behind, even if the prototypes were able to hide it for a long time. The continuous LED light strip now adorns the Macan as well, following the Panamera and Cayenne. The Macan retains the three-dimensional lights and only inserts the light strip into them. The clear difference to the Cayenne remains. Apart from that, the apron has also been changed a bit.

The facelift of the Mercedes-Benz W212 series two years ago was a rather minor step forward. All the more impressive is the big step that the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class takes in the interior. Before the new sedan (W213) celebrates its premiere at the NAIAS 2016 in Detroit, the Stuttgart-based company invited to the new interior. A quantum leap that brings the E-Class dangerously close to the S-Class.

The outside view must continue to be kept silent. Anyone interested in the design of the new E-Class simply has to venture a city trip to Stuttgart and will come across at least one camouflaged prototype. The new interior brings the upper middle class from Mercedes, which is often referred to as the upper class, on par with the current S-Class. But in certain details, the new model even skips the luxurious oversize and puzzles chauffeurs in the S-Class in particular. Anyone who wants to be chauffeured still drives better with the S-Class. In the back there is far more space, more comfort and also more luxury.

With the ever advancing electrification, the indispensable eco-thinking and the unstoppable tendency to downsizing, a vehicle like the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (and Boxster variant) is just right. A mid-engine sports car that brings almost unimaginable things to life. A modern classic. Perhaps almost the last of its kind. Is it worth the investment of at least 81,926 euros? In short, yes, and the driving report also shows why.

A real Porsche heart: the 4.0-liter boxer engine

It is the heart of the GTS 4.0. A 4-liter boxer engine without any supercharging. But already with a gasoline particle filter and even cylinder deactivation, so that even the eco can not complain. A high-speed unit par excellence. Paired with an equally good, crisp manual 6-speed gearshift. From summer, food scavengers will also be offered an optional double clutch transmission (PDK). The option may be valid, but it would be a mistake. The best thing to do is to take the 718 GTS 4.0 models at the basic price. Depending on the intended use, you could still order the immensely expensive ceramic brake or the carbon bucket seats. It would only be more radical than it is without the 7-inch touchscreen in the center console, which, by the way, is built in as standard. Just like the twin-pipe sports exhaust system, the sound quality of which can best be seen in our video driving report.

The Cadillac comes to Europe as an all-wheel drive and purely rear-wheel drive variant. For us it was, of course, the more fun one, with the RWD ID, which was used for the short test drive. It is, let’s say, a bit of a hassle to get the heavyweight – according to the technical data only 1530 kilograms – discreetly out of a curve with a slightly smoky rear axle. With a 2.0-liter turbo engine intended for Europe, however, this is not to be expected otherwise.

Still, the on-board computer’s extrapolation is frightening, we shouldn’t even get 400 kilometers with a tank of almost 62 liters. Thirsty 276 hp waiting under the hood. And that although in heavy traffic not much “went”, as the saying goes. Americans are better built for cruising than for fast corners or fast mountain passages.