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Mazda CX-5 review (2012 on)

The Mazda CX-5 is a family car dressed as an off-roader with large tyres, a high stance and a choice of two- and four-wheel drive transmissions.
Published 26 March 2014
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Nissan Leaf review (2011-on)

The Nissan Leaf is now the electric car with a touch of “wae’aye man”, as production was moved from Japan to the company's Sunderland plant...
Published 19 March 2014
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Mercedes-Benz CLA review (2013-on)

With the C-class saloon already in its line-up, you might wonder why Mercedes considers the similar-size, four-door CLA necessary.
Published 17 March 2014
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Kia Picanto review (2011-on)

Surprisingly capable small hatch let down by vague steering
Published 17 March 2014
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Peugeot 508 RXH Hybrid4 estate review (2012-on)

The Peugeot 508 RXH is an interesting alternative to the likes of an Audi A6 allroad and Volvo XC70, mixing estate car space with some off-road ability...
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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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
Mazda MX-5 Mk 3 (2005-2015)

Mazda MX-5 Mk 3 review (2005-2015)

The third iteration of the world-beating sports car comes in soft-top and folding hard-top forms
Published 12 March 2014
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Lexus IS Mk 3 review (2013-onwards)

Since the original model’s launch in 1998, the Lexus IS has grown into a well-regarded rival-with-a-difference to the BMW 3-series et al
Published 12 March 2014
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Ford B-Max review (2012-on)

For the avoidance of doubt, since this car isn't the only -Max derivative in Ford's MPV stable (there's also the C-Max, Grand C-Max and S-Max), the...
Published 11 March 2014
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Skoda Octavia Mk 3 review (2013-on)

Forget badge snobbery – the new, third-generation Skoda Octavia is quite simply one of the best family cars money can buy, full stop.
Published 11 March 2014
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Nissan Qashqai Mk1 review (2007-2013)

Take one part family hatchback, one part people carrier and two parts off-roader.
Published 17 March 2013