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The Clarkson review: Audi S1 (2014)


In the original Audi quattro the engine was mounted right at the front and sent half its power to the front axle. Owners complained that the understeer...
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First drive review: Nissan GT-R Nismo (2014)


Nissan’s fastest machine is a rival for any Ferrari. Odd for a family-car maker? Not at all: it’s a test-bed for kit that will be in tomorrow’s...
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Infiniti Q50 review (2013-on)


The Q50 saloon gets a boost with a new 2-litre turbo petrol engine, but is it enough to beat German rivals like the 3-series?
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First drive review: Ford Mustang (2015)


For a car we’ve never been able to buy, the Ford Mustang has a mystical grip on British hearts.
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Volkswagen Golf SV review (2014-on)


It’s a Golf, only larger. Sorry if that sounds a little flippant but really, the best way to describe the SV is that it’s a little like a Golf...
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Ferrari 458 Speciale review (2014-on)


Ferrari has pulled apart the standard 458 Italia and rebuilt it, turning everything “up to 11” so that it is more powerful, lighter, louder (on...
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First drive review: Mercedes-Benz SL 400 AMG Sport...


The new entry-level Mercedes-Benz SL-class is furiously fast but it sounds uncouth and, as Bobby Ewing could tell you, that's a mistake...
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First drive review: Porsche Cayenne S (2014)


Despite its sleeker lines the Cayenne can still claim to the only the second-ugliest car on the road...
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First drive review: Jeep Renegade (2015)


Don't blame Nissan, Kia or even Land Rover for the unhealthy amount of SUVs you see clogging up the school run on a daily basis. Blame Jeep.
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Seat Alhambra Mk 2 review (2010-on)


If you have more than three children, or are doing your bit with other parents to share the burden of the school run, you’ll need more than five...
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Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG estate review (2011-on)


This is the perfect car for the school run – the racing school, that is. The E63 AMG estate is one of those rare, satisfying cars that can do anything...
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The Clarkson review: Jaguar XJR (2014)


Every year I make many filming trips to Italy and always enjoy the experience enormously. Italy cheers me. It excites me. I like its tomatoes and...