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Jason Dawe

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I need a practical, economical and large family car for £20,000 – what do you recommend?

Published 28 April 2015
By Jason Dawe
Q. My 2005 Renault Grand Scénic (a 2-litre petrol automatic) has served my family well for four years but is starting to cost a lot as things go wrong. I need to replace it with something equally
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Audi A5 review (2007-on)

If the job of a coupé is to flatter its owner with its sleek style, the Audi A5 wins maximum points. It's also available as a convertible and, for...
Published 27 April 2014
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Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 review (2004-2012)

Some people probably think that Volvos are the choice of the older gentleman. But the Volvo S40 and V50 offer something somewhat different.
Published 21 April 2014
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Citroën DS3 review (2010-on)

Brought to market to challenge the might of Mini, the DS3 had to be something fun and different - and it certainly is.
Published 21 April 2014
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If there is any grander way of arriving somewhere than...

If there is any grander way of arriving somewhere than in the back of a Rolls-Royce Phantom, it will probably involve horses and a pack of Corgis.
Published 21 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
Vauxhall VXR8 review

Vauxhall VXR8 review (2007-on)

Based on the Australian-built Holden Commodore saloon, the V8-engined Vauxhall VXR8 delivers old-school driving thrills.
Published 14 April 2014
Volkswagen Eos (2006-2015)

Volkswagen Eos review (2006-2015)

It's difficult to fathom why, but soggy old Britain is one of Europe's biggest markets for convertibles.
Published 12 April 2014
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Reliable, refined, economical

You have to feel sorry for the Toyota Avensis, competing as it does in one of the toughest sales segments in Britain.
Published 10 April 2014
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Audi A7 Sportback review (2010-on)

Look at the Audi A7 Sportback as an upmarket A6 with a shade more practicality, or a sleeker, sportier-looking A8 that's better value.
Published 07 April 2014
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BMW 3-series F30 review (2012-on)

The latest evolution of the evergreen BMW 3-series is, without doubt, the best-looking yet. The F30 is longer and wider than the previous model and...
Published 13 March 2014