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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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Skoda Fabia Mk 2 review (2007-2014)

A Czech-built cousin of the VW Polo and Seat Ibiza, the Fabia is a no-nonsense supermini offered as a five-door hatchback and mini-estate.
Published 11 March 2014
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Seat Leon Mk 2 review (2005-2012)

The Seat Leon is a five-door hatchback that makes up for its Volkswagen Golf-derived underpinnings with design flair and sporty good looks.
Published 11 March 2014
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Seat Ibiza Mk 4 review (2008-on)

The Ibiza is based on the same platform as the VW Polo and Skoda Fabia, and for its sharper design and keen pricing we’d say the Ibiza is the...
Published 11 March 2014
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Nissan Qashqai Mk 2 review (2014-on)

When the first Nissan Qashqai was launched in 2007, no one, Nissan included, could have predicted how popular it would become.
Published 10 March 2014
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Mercedes-Benz E-class W212 review (2009-on)

Focusing on comfort has made the E-class the linchpin of the Mercedes line-up.
Published 10 March 2014
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First drive review: Aston Martin V12 Vantage S (2013-on)

FOR DECADES most Aston Martins have looked the part but proved a letdown.
Published 10 March 2014
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BMW 1-Series Mk 2 review (2011-on)

The 1-series is the gateway to the BMW range and unless you go used, it's the only way in for less than £20,000.
Published 10 March 2014
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Mitsubishi Shogun review (2007-on)

As old as Moses, the Shogun is one of very few mainstream products on sale whose underpinnings date back to the last century.
Published 10 March 2014
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First drive review: Audi A3 saloon (2013)

Just when it looks like it has filled every conceivable gap in the A3 range, Audi goes and finds another.
Published 10 March 2014
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Ferrari FF review (2011-on)

Four-wheel drive, wider than a Rolls and space for four, this is one Ferrari that breaks the mold
Published 10 March 2014
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Audi A3 Mk 3 review (2012-on)

You don’t quite need a magnifying glass, but you really need to stare pretty hard at the latest Audi A3 to see that it’s new. But new...
Published 10 March 2014