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Vauxhall Insignia review

First drive review: Vauxhall Insignia (2013)

Only the most determined Vauxhall-spotter will notice that what theyre looking at here is actually an updated version of the Insignia but under the...
Published 22 April 2014
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First drive review: BMW 518d SE saloon (2013)

In the vicious, back-alley knife-fight that is the executive saloon market, the 5-series is BMWs Mack the Knife. And when those other German spivs...
Published 22 April 2014
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First drive review: Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI S...

At first glance, it might be hard to see the point of this new Skoda Rapid. The Rapid Spaceback is basically a version of the current notchback model...
Published 22 April 2014
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Range Rover Sport review (2005-2013)

This is the first Land Rover product designed specifically to suit the dictates of fashion, and it accepts that people want the 4x4 look, not its...
Published 11 April 2014
Audi Q7 Mk 1 (2006-2015)

Audi Q7 Mk 1 review (2006-2015)

Does anyone really need an SUV as vast and intimidating as the Audi Q7?
Published 07 April 2014
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First drive review: Audi S1 quattro (2014)

As sure-footed as a snow leopard (online exclusive)
Published 04 April 2014
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Mercedes-Benz R-class car review (2006–2012)

The R-class: supersize MPV or huge 4x4? Maybe neither, as it could just a pumped-up luxury estate.
Published 04 April 2014
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Jaguar XK review (2006-on)

While many Jaguar-watchers’ eyes are on the new F-type, it’s the XK that has been Jaguar’s staple GT and sports convertible for the past half-decade...
Published 31 March 2014
Land Rover Freelander 2 (2006-2015)

Land Rover Freelander 2 review (2006-2015)

With all the media focus on the high-fashion Range Rover Evoque, its easy to forget that Land Rover still makes the Freelander.
Published 31 March 2014
Volvo S80 Mk 2 (2006-2016)

Volvo S80 Mk 2 review (2006-2016)

People don’t really buy big saloons any more unless they’re either German or Jaguars, but if they wanted a large Volvo then the S80 is the car...
Published 28 March 2014
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Volvo V40 review (2013-on)

The new Volvo V40 is a hatchback aimed straight at the Golf, the Audi A3, the BMW 1-series and the Ford Focus, with which it shares much under its...
Published 28 March 2014
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First drive review: Mini John Cooper Works GP (2013)

This little number isnt just quick, it is the fastest road-going Mini the company has yet produced. No question, the John Cooper Works GP is the hottest...
Published 27 March 2014