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2020 Peugeot 508 review

2019 Peugeot 508 review

The Peugeot 508 is still the alternative choice but it's almost unmatched in this class for style and distinctiveness.
Published 22 February 2020
2020 Ford Puma review

2020 Ford Puma review

The new Ford Puma is a great all-round compact crossover, writes Nick Lette van Oostvorne.
Published 21 January 2020
2020 Renault Captur

2020 Renault Captur review

The old Renault Captur was a strong seller in the UK, but does the all-new version do enough to maintain that form against much tougher rivals?
Published 29 October 2019
VW Transporter Kombi review by Nick Rufford for Sunday Times

2019 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi review

The white van once provided the transport needs for self-employed plumbers and plasterers. Now, it seems, it's the turn of the surf van.
Published 29 August 2019
2019 BMW 3 Series Touring review

2019 BMW 3 Series Touring review

The BMW 3 Series is an ace executive saloon, but what's the estate version like? We took the all-new BMW 3 Series Touring for a spin to find out.
Published 30 July 2019
2019 Audi A4 review

2019 Audi A4 review

A mid-life refresh hasn't changed much on the Audi A4 — though that does mean it's still one of the nicest executive saloons to spend time in.
Published 19 July 2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS review

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS review

With its vast cabin, impressive kit list and super-smooth ride, could the Mercedes-Benz GLS really be the S-Class of luxury SUVs?
Published 09 July 2019
2019 Renault Clio review

2019 Renault Clio review

The new Renault Clio may look similar to its predecessor on the outside, but the French car maker's made lots of improvements under the skin.
Published 28 June 2019

2019 Jaguar XE review

When the Jaguar XE first appeared, in 2014, it wasn’t just its size, price and performance that made it the baby of the British brand’s range...
Published 18 April 2019
First Drive review: 2016 Seat Ateca

First Drive review: 2016 Seat Ateca

In an ideal world, a Seat is a maverick’s VW. It’s the place where the coldly calculated products
Published 05 October 2016
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First Drive review: Mazda CX-3 (2015)

Mazda takes aim at the Nissan Juke with this compact crossover
Published 19 March 2015
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First Drive review: Porsche Cayman GT4 (2015)

Anyone seeking a sports car simply to pose in should steer well clear of this road-hugging, bend-devouring, sugar rush of extremes
Published 17 March 2015