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Lexus IS Mk2 review (2005-2012)


The Japanese take on the BMW 3-series theme: Lexus took the tried-and-tested and much-loved formula of rear-wheel drive and a straight six to create...
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Ford S-Max review (2006-2015)


The Ford S-Max is the people carrier for driving enthusiasts - this big Ford means having kids doesn't mean you automatically have to give up enjoying...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee review (2011-on)


A monster of an SUV from the company that arguably pioneered the 4x4 genre, it has been developed on the platform of the Mercedes-Benz ML, improving...
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Lexus GS Mk3 review (2005-2012)


The Lexus GS is one of the most anonymous contenders in the hard-fought executive segment, but if you want ludicrous amounts of standard kit, along...
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Volkswagen Touareg Mk1 review (2003-2010)


Volkswagen's big SUV was co-developed with the Porsche Cayenne; it's styled more like a traditional 4x4 than a high-riding sports car, however, and...
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Lotus Elise review (2001 on)


When the original Elise appeared in 1996, it redefined the sports car genre. It is the enthusiast driver's dream car thanks to its light weight, delicious...
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Citroën C-Crosser review (2007-2012)


Technically, it's a Mitsubishi Outlander with a Citroën grille and badge and some minor differences to its detailing; it was also a sister model...
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Subaru Legacy and Outback review (2009-on)


The Subaru Legacy has long been a firm favourite among rural types with things to haul and places to go. It's also popular with nerdy engineering...
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First drive review: BMW 335i Gran Turismo Modern (2013)


This all-new derivative is intended to sit aloof from the latest version of the esteemed 3-series saloon and its covetable estate spin-off, and merge...

First drive review: Nissan Leaf Tekna (2013)


By now, everybody knows what the two scariest aspects of electric car ownership are: not knowing exactly when you are about to run out of range or...
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First drive: Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC


One normally has to part with a great deal more than the 18,995 that Renaultsport is asking for its new Clio 200 Turbo to acquire the services of...
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First drive review: Citroën C4 Picasso (2013)


There are reasonable grounds to think of Citroen these days as two companies.