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Gavin Conway

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First drive review: Mini Cooper S Paceman (2012)

If copying really is the sincerest form of flattery, then the folks at Land Rover must be glowing with self-satisfaction.
Published 27 March 2014
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Mercedes-Benz SL-class R231 (2012-on)

This latest incarnation of the Mercedes SL is the sixth generation to bear the initials that stand for Sport Leicht, although they haven’t been...
Published 26 March 2014
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Porsche Cayenne review (2010-on)

The Cayenne is a luxury SUV that delivers the best driving experience in its class. It is larger than the new Macan and is currently Porsche's best-selling...
Published 24 March 2014
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Citroën C5 Mk 2 review (2008-on)

The C5 is Europe's forgotten large car, a rival for a Ford Mondeo or a Vauxhall Insignia, yet it looks almost German – particularly from the rear...
Published 19 March 2014
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Peugeot RCZ review (2010-on)

The Peugeot RCZ is a seriously stylish-looking coupe that competes with the Audi TT and BMW 4-Series but is cheaper to buy
Published 19 March 2014
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Peugeot 5008 review (2009-on)

The Peugeot 5008 is a seven-seat people carrier that's spacious, practical and offers sensible running costs.
Published 19 March 2014
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First drive review: Audi S3 cabriolet (2014)

GIVEN THAT we were on the launch of Audi's latest S3 cabriolet, being asked by my co-driver, rather timidly, if I thought we should put the roof down...
Published 18 March 2014
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Mercedes-Benz A-class W176 review (2012 on)

Its not the compact MPV it used to be, thats for sure. Mercedes-Benz's A-Class has been reinvented as the first regular-format, front-wheel drive...
Published 17 March 2014
Mitsubishi Outlander (2012 on)

Mitsubishi Outlander review (2012-on)

This is Mitsubishi's “soft-roader”, a more refined and slightly smaller proposition than the ground-attack Shogun.
Published 13 March 2014
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First drive review: Audi A3 saloon (2013)

Just when it looks like it has filled every conceivable gap in the A3 range, Audi goes and finds another.
Published 10 March 2014
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Seat's wolf in sheep's clothing

First drive review: Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG (2014) - online exclusive
Published 18 February 2014