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First drive: Jaguar E-type Lightweight review (2014)


The Quadrophenia star, who dreamt of driving an E-type as a boy, finds an ultra-sleek version of the Jag suits him down to the ground...
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First drive review: Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DIG-T Visia (2014)


It took a little while to put my finger on what the new Nissan Pulsar reminded me of. As I drove the 1.2-litre car into the hills behind Barcelona...
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First drive review: Renault Twingo (2014)


It's a big claim to fame of mine, and a source of considerable pride, that I was the first person in Britain to note the potential of the Renault...
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First drive review: Aston Martin Rapide S (2014)


The Rapide S is widely seen as the prudent Aston Martin. But the new model's punch and panache add lots of spice, says Giles Smith
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First drive review: Nissan Juke 1.6 Visia


With its cartoon looks, unsubtle paint jobs and air of mild menace the new Juke is trying hard to stand out in a crowded SUV market
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First drive review: Bentley Flying Spur V8 (2014)


Bentley's latest luxury saloon has the company's smallest engine yet but is still capable of making a big entrance...
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First drive review: Lexus NX (2014)


The Lexus NX has an identity crisis, unsure whether to pitch itself at hi-tech hipsters or play safe for an older crowd...
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First drive review: BMW 218d Active Tourer SE (2014)


This front-wheel drive mini MPV is a triumph for BMW in uncharted terrain and promises to turn even the weekly shop into an adventure
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First drive review: Mercedes-Benz C 250 BlueTec estate...


The C-class estate has always been a staid favourite of boarding-school families. Now a redesign has made it one of the best-looking cars on the road...
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Giles Smith's first drive review: Mini Countryman Cooper...


What great news for elephants
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First drive review: Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG coupé (2014)


An S-class for the driver in you
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First drive review: Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (2014)


With the potential to deliver 176.6mpg, is the new plug-in hybrid A3 the future of Audi or an interesting distraction?