Stay safe on the streets! Drive it! presents the latest security technologies and how drivers can eliminate potential sources of danger.Present it! VW SharanVolkswagen unveils the new generation of its Sharan van. On the market since 1995, more than 600,000 Sharans have been sold worldwide. The new version is 22 cm. longer yet over 30 kilos lighter that its predecessor. Sliding doors on both sides make getting in and out a snap. Inside, the EasyFold seating concept provides maximal versatility and comfort.And the new engines use up to 22 percent less fuel. Both diesels are available with an optional six-gear double-clutch transmission. Inside it! Mercedes Assistance SystemsMercedes presents two new assistance systems that offer the driver even more support in borderline situations: the "blind spot assistant" and "active lane keeping assist." They don’t just warn the driver when inadvertently leaving the lane or approaching another car too closely in a blind spot. They also intervene. Drive it! shows how.Examine it! Smart Meeting 2010"Smart Times" is how fans of the miniwagon call their annual gathering. This was the tenth time they met in Zell am See in Austria to celebrate their good taste in cars. Some 4,000 visitors from 16 countries showed up. And not just for the Smart Times Contest, in which engine tuning, design and performance are evaluated by an expert jury.The agenda's highlights included a spectacular stunt show and an attempt at a world record with 16 cheerleaders in a Smart fortwo.Spot it! Nodding off? Tips on how to stay alertNodding off is a frequent cause of accidents. As a rule, avoid long trips at night. Traveling in the predawn time of 3AM to 5AM is especially dangerous. Statistically, this is when the most "microsleep"-related accidents happen. Together with a sleep researcher, Drive it! investigates the phenomenon. What are the exact causes of microsleep, and are there really any aids to keep alert at the wheel?Vintage: Porsche PuristWhoever...