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First drive review: Honda Civic Type-R (2015)

AT THE END of the noughties, and in the face of global economic meltdown, Honda gave up the fight. A company once regarded as possessing more car...
Published 22 April 2014
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First drive review: BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013)

After a cloak-and-dagger meeting, the worlds fastest production diesel car casts a powerful spell: monstrous speed, subtle style and great economy
Published 22 April 2014
First drive review: 2014 Jaguar F-type R coupé

First drive review: Jaguar F-type R coupé (2014)

This new two-seat hard-top companion to the game-changing F-type convertible already looks gorgeous, from its mildly allusive E-type nose to its 21st-century...
Published 22 April 2014
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Subaru Forester review (2008-2012)

Subaru's venerable Forester is a long way from the crossovers and lifestyle SUVs: it's the 4x4 bought by countryside people who care more about utility...
Published 21 April 2014
Chevrolet Camaro (2012-2015)

Chevrolet Camaro review (2012-2015)

Directly evoking the original 1967 Camaro in its styling, the fifth-generation version of this long-running Mustang-basher is reassuringly retro both...
Published 21 April 2014
Chevrolet Captiva (2007-2015)

Chevrolet Captiva review (2007-2015)

The Chevrolet Captiva is a seven-seat SUV that's so far below the radar it's almost subterranean - but it's worth a look.
Published 21 April 2014
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Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 review (2004-2012)

Some people probably think that Volvos are the choice of the older gentleman. But the Volvo S40 and V50 offer something somewhat different.
Published 21 April 2014
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Citroën DS3 review (2010-on)

Brought to market to challenge the might of Mini, the DS3 had to be something fun and different - and it certainly is.
Published 21 April 2014
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Kia Cee'd review (2012-on)

This rival to the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra is a thoroughly modern and competitive hatchback in a segment rich with alternatives.
Published 21 April 2014
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Mazda 3 Mk2 review (2009-2013)

The second generation Mazda3 is one of those cars that are too easily lost in the mix. It doesn't have a cute name like Giulietta, nor the brand cachet...
Published 21 April 2014
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If there is any grander way of arriving somewhere than...

If there is any grander way of arriving somewhere than in the back of a Rolls-Royce Phantom, it will probably involve horses and a pack of Corgis.
Published 21 April 2014
Honda Accord (2008-2015)

Honda Accord review (2008-2015)

This generation of Honda's full-sized family car has been with us since 2008, was mildly facelifted in 2011, and has proven inoffensive yet underwhelming...
Published 21 April 2014