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Ford Focus Mk 2 review (2004-2011)

The Ford Focus is one of the UK’s most desirable cars. There are masses to choose from, used prices are very tempting and it's great to drive.
Published 13 March 2014
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Volkswagen Up! review (2011-on)

The Up! is the most stylish of VW Group's trio of city cars, perfect for the urban cut and thrust, but not bad over longer journeys, either
Published 13 March 2014
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Peugeot 208 GTi Review (2013-on)

The 208 GTi is not a shy and retiring car. From its no-cost-option, lower-grille decals, to its rear spoiler, red brake callipers and all-important...
Published 13 March 2014
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Volkswagen Polo Mk 5 review (2009-2014)

The Polo is a small car that has all the quality and refinement you’d expect from larger, more expensive models
Published 13 March 2014
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First drive review: Alfa Romeo 4C (2013-on)

THE ALFA ROMEO 4C is the automotive equivalent of Black Sabbath’s latest album, a loud, thrilling and startling return to form for a 1970s institution...
Published 13 March 2014
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Mini Cooper Hatchback Mk 2 review (2006-2013)

The Mini is BMW’s smallest car but one of its biggest hits. Ever since the BMW Mini was launched in 2001, the factory has been struggling to churn...
Published 13 March 2014
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Low cost convertible thrills, without the frills

This coupe-cabriolet is Peugeot’s old 207 supermini with its roof chopped off, essentially, which means it's based on an old car that has since...
Published 12 March 2014
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta review (2010-on)

The Giulietta is a car for those who are bored by the usual suspects from Audi, Ford and Volkswagen.
Published 12 March 2014
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Citroën C3 Picasso Mk 1 review (2013-on)

The C3 Picasso is for drivers who need a car that can accommodate three passengers (four at a pinch) and some of their luggage, at an affordable price
Published 12 March 2014
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A charmer, yes. Little, no

First drive review: Mini Cooper hatchback (2014)
Published 12 March 2014
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Renault Clio Mk 4 review (2013-on)

The fourth-generation Clio has gained a lot more swagger. Launched in 2013 and only available with five doors, it has bolder styling, better engines...
Published 12 March 2014
First drive review: 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta

First drive review: Ferrari F12berlinetta

The Ferrari F12berlinetta is a car of many talents, one of the less obvious being a capacity to make its occupants yelp
Published 12 March 2014