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For most motorists,Trabis belong in the slow lane. But Ulf Strecker's Trabi can overtake practically everything else on the autobahn! He has given his beloved memento of the East German auto industry a gold metallic finish - but that is not the only change in this 50,000-euro makeover...start it! The Golf GTINew Golf generations have traditionally been complemented with their very own GTI model - and the new edition is no exception. The 2-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine delivers 210 horsepower and propels the GTI from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 6.9 seconds. It reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. The souped-up Golf is standard-fitted with a new electronic transverse differential lock and a six-speed transmission. It's already on the market in Europe and set to arrive in the US and Japan later this year. In Germany prices start at 26,650 euros.examine it! The Peugeot 1007 Chameleo DesignThe Peugeot 1007 is the perfect option for city dwellers.