It came in for plenty of kudos. And the first driving tests proclaimed that the new Polo is the best subcompact on the market. We wanted to find out for ourselves, and put the newest Wolfsburg model up against the Skoda Fabia...examine it! L.A. Motor ShowIn its 102nd year, the LA Motor Show takes place from 4 to 13 December. Manufacturers show off their newest prototypes, concept cars and models ready for production. Over 1000 models are on display, including 7 world premieres. drive it! checks out what’s new and keeps an eye of the newest alternative drive technologies. Some 50 alternative and hybrid models, including the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 are on display in LA.compare it! VW Polo - Skoda Fabia It came in for plenty of kudos. And the first driving tests proclaimed that the new Polo is the best subcompact on the market. We wanted to find out for ourselves, and put the newest Wolfsburg model up against the Skoda Fabia. We liked the Polo's looks - like a Golf with updated features. But despite the two models' comparable dimensions, the Polo's rear seating is tighter, as is itscargo space. Both test models were TDIs with 105 horsepower, which the Polo made more out of, thanks to its new engine. In terms of price, our contestants were only 30 euros apart.test it! The Mini Turns 50 It's already been half a century since the Mini was born - and it all began on a tablecloth. That was where the designer, Alec Issigonis, produced the first sketches of the little runabout. The chassis was limited to three modest meters in length. The project was neccessitated by the 1956 Suez Crisis. The resulting energy crisis exposed the need for an economical, cheap and small car that would still accommodate four with luggage as well. The first Mini cost all of 500 pounds - making it affordable for almost everyone.spot it! BMW Motorcycle S 1000 RRIf a manufacturer wants to keep up in the world championship with a superbike, it needs a serially-produced cycle with a vehicle concept t...