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Ford Ka Mk 2 review (2009-on)

You still see the original Ford Ka by the thousand but its successor, having failed to take off in the way its quirkily styled forebear did, is quite...
Published 11 March 2014
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Fiat Punto Mk 3 review (2010-on)

Despite more facelifts and revamps than it can count, the Punto feels its age in the face of competitors such as the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris and...
Published 11 March 2014
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Skoda Octavia Mk 2 review (2005-2013)

Even now, 20 years after the Volkswagen Group’s acquisition of Skoda, the Octavia looked down upon because of its badge. Yet this is also a...
Published 11 March 2014
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Bentley Continental GT review (2012-on)

The Bentley Continental GT: a car for crossing continents in complete comfort, and at a fair old lick.
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
Honda Civic Mk 9 review (2012-on)

Honda Civic Mk 9 review (2012-2017)

The Civic is a distinctive car, although there are penalties to be paid for its individuality
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
Honda Jazz Mk 2 (2008-2015)

Honda Jazz Mk 2 review (2008-2015)

The Honda Jazz has reigned over the supermini sector for almost as long as it has been on sale.
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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Alfa Romeo MiTo review (2009-2016)

This is Italy’s answer to the Mini Cooper and a spicy Latin alternative to the Audi A1.
Published 10 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