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First Drive review: Mini Challenge 210 (2015)

For the past few years there’s been a one-make race series called the Mini Challenge, which, as you might guess, is for Minis
Published 18 May 2015
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First Drive review: Suzuki Vitara (2015)

‘Is that a Range Rover?” “No, it’s a Suzuki Vitara,” I replied, doing my absolute best not to sound withering
Published 11 May 2015
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First Drive review: Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (2015)

There was a time when an estate car marked out its driver as either an antiques dealer hauling a Victorian burr walnut credenza about the place, a...
Published 08 May 2015
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First Drive review: BMW 1-series (2015 F20 update)

British drivers like family hatchbacks. The Ford Focus, VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra and even Audi A3 all held a place in the 10 bestselling cars last...
Published 29 April 2015
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First Drive review: Ford S-Max (2015)

The new Ford S-Max is possibly the world's only full-size MPV that doesn’t look, and drive, like the No 29 bus
Published 27 April 2015
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First Drive review: Fiat 500X (2015)

Not so long ago, Porsche was a sports car company and Nissan turned out a nice line in sensible small cars for pensioners. Now, the...
Published 24 April 2015
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First Drive review: Vauxhall Adam Grand Slam (2015)

Despite its sporty looks, Vauxhall’s Adam Grand Slam lacks the attitude and inclination to tear up the neighbourhood, says Giles Smith
Published 23 April 2015
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First Drive review: BMW 7-series 740iL prototype (2015)

The new BMW 7-series parks itself and allows you to dismiss incoming phone calls with a wave your hand....
Published 19 April 2015
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First Drive review: Audi RS 3 Sportback (2015)

What is the perfect car? Parents of young children pretend it’s the latest people carrier with power-sliding doors – while secretly daydreaming...
Published 16 April 2015
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First Drive review: Vauxhall Corsa VXR (2015)

Like high-top trainers, fluorescent T-shirts and questionable facial hair, the small but potent hot hatch seems firmly back in fashion. This is good...
Published 15 April 2015
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First Drive review: Audi Q7 (2015)

While Surrey’s tree-lined roads may be the toughest test many new Audi Q7s will face, the SUV can cope with far worse including the sand and potholes...
Published 14 April 2015
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First Drive review: Ford C-Max (2015)

MPVs have always had an image problem. Even in their early days they were seen as boring; a sign that the driver
Published 13 April 2015