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Volvo V70 review (2007-on)


A Volvo estate from the traditional big-box mould, the V70 is fantastically practical and versatile, with a nicely-designed interior.
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Volvo C30 review (2007-2012)


The Volvo C30 was distinctively Swedish-looking and one of the more upmarket three-door hatchbacks around - despite sharing its underpinnings with...
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The Clarkson review: Renault Captur (2013-on)


You'll need a hammer to belt the built-in driving instructor... Jeremy Clarkson isn't all that impressed by Renault's compact SUV.
Vauxhall VXR8 review

Vauxhall VXR8 review (2007-on)


Based on the Australian-built Holden Commodore saloon, the V8-engined Vauxhall VXR8 delivers old-school driving thrills.
Vauxhall Antara review

Vauxhall Antara review (2007-on)


The sister model to the Chevrolet Captiva, the Antara is built in South Korea and is a cheap, low-tech SUV. It lacks the off-road ability of the old...
Toyota Prius Mk 3 (2009-2016)

Toyota Prius Mk3 review (2009-2016)


The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid car, and the vehicle that popularised petrol/electric tech in mainstream personal transport...
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Dacia Duster review (2013-on)


The Romanian Dacia brand sells affordable cars that are free of frills, and the Duster is its sensibly-priced 4x4/soft-roader/SUV – call it what...
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Volkswagen Beetle Mk 1 review (2000-2012)


The Volkswagen Beetle is nothing less than a phenomenon, and one that you either love or hate.
Old VW Touareg Mk2 review

Volkswagen Touareg Mk2 review (2010-on)


As big brother to the excellent Tiguan compact SUV, the Volkswagen Touareg offers more room inside and greater off-road ability, and despite the latter...
Volkswagen Eos (2006-2015)

Volkswagen Eos review (2006-2015)


It's difficult to fathom why, but soggy old Britain is one of Europe's biggest markets for convertibles.
Mercedes-Benz B-class Mk 2 (2012-on)

Mercedes-Benz B-class review (2005-on)


The B-class is bit of an oddity, frankly. It's a compact five-door car that makes a rather uncomfortable compromise between the company's bigger Viano...
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Audi S7 Sportback review (2010-on)


Audi S-series cars sit between the standard A models and the super-hot RS line, and as such, they are a curious bunch.