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Toyota Yaris Mk 2 review (2006-2011)

The Toyota Yaris is rated highly by owners who love its dependability and cute styling. Lots of safety kit also makes this a great first car, but...
Published 19 April 2014
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MG 3 review (2013-on)

Can the MG 3 tempt buyers from the likes of the market-leading Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa with its bargain-basement prices?
Published 19 April 2014
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Mazda 3 review (2013-on)

The 3 is the latest model to benefit from Mazda's two-pronged design and technology strategy aimed at producing better-looking and more efficient...
Published 19 April 2014
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Kia Soul review (2009-2013)

Here is a mini-MPV that is shorter than a Ford Focus but manages to seat five proper-sized adults. Provided, of course, that you can live with its...
Published 19 April 2014
Volkswagen California T5 (2005-2015)

Volkswagen California T5 review (2005-2015)

The Volkswagen Type 2, the basis for the “classic” VW camper van, may have finally ceased production after a mammoth 63-year run - but the experience...
Published 19 April 2014
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First drive review: Toyota Auris Touring Sports Hybrid...

IN ANY discussion of the great pioneering vehicles of hybrid motoring, the Toyota Prius tends to get all the glory.
Published 18 April 2014
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Aston Martin Rapide review (2010-2013)

The idea of an Aston designed to be practical seems as relevant as pondering roof-rack options for the Virage coupe; this four-door saloon, however...
Published 18 April 2014
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First drive review: Tesla Model S Performance (2013)

The Model S represents the last throw of the electric dice for if this vehicle cant persuade people to ditch petrol and switch to battery power, no...
Published 18 April 2014
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First drive review: Seat Leon ST FR 2.0 TDI (2014)

EXCITEMENT HASN'T always had an easy time catching fire around the Seat Leon.
Published 18 April 2014
BMW M235i

Mmm… 2 much fun in this pint-sized coupé

DON'T BE fooled by the M badge on this new 2-series; the model is not a proper performance car, it is a member of the newly created M Performance...
Published 18 April 2014
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First drive review: Volkswagen Golf R (2014)

Still, what could be more fun than tearing round one of the coldest places on Earth in the hottest Golf to date?
Published 18 April 2014
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First drive review: Volvo XC60 D4 FWD (2014)

THE big news from Volvo is that the five-cylinder engine is over. So over. You might as well be morris dancing or forming corn into stooks. The future?...
Published 18 April 2014