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Richard Bremner

Chevrolet Volt (2011-2014)

Chevrolet Volt review (2011-2014)

The Chevrolet Volt is the most daringly innovative car that General Motors has produced in decades, and a multiple award-winner to boot.
Published 18 March 2014
Chevrolet Cruze (2008-2015)

Chevrolet Cruze review (2008-2015)

The Cruze is a value alternative to a Ford Focus or a Vauxhall Astra, and model for model its prices are lower despite it being better equipped.
Published 17 March 2014
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Mercedes-Benz C-class W204 review (2007–2014)

The Mercedes C-class is a valid alternative to the more popular BMW 3-series and Audi A4, that carries some cachet. It is the least expensive way...
Published 17 March 2014
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Jeep Compass review (2011-on)

Although its name suggests a rugged exploration vehicle for penetrating jungles, deserts and swampland, the Compass is more likely to be found negotiating...
Published 14 March 2014
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Infiniti M Hybrid review (2012-on)

It may not look it, but this executive saloon is the world's fastest hybrid car, sprinting to 62mph in a startling 5.5 seconds. Thats almost as fast...
Published 14 March 2014
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Lotus Evora Mk 1 review (2010-on)

If you love driving and the sensory thrills of sports cars, the Evora must be on your shortlist, whether fantasy or real
Published 12 March 2014
Hyundai i20 Mk 1 (2009-2015)

Hyundai i20 Mk 1 review (2009-2015)

The i20's not bad, but it’s short of the flair and polish that the best-in-class Ford Fiesta and VW Polo deliver.
Published 11 March 2014
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Ford Ka Mk 2 review (2009-on)

You still see the original Ford Ka by the thousand but its successor, having failed to take off in the way its quirkily styled forebear did, is quite...
Published 11 March 2014
Honda Civic Mk 9 review (2012-on)

Honda Civic Mk 9 review (2012-2017)

The Civic is a distinctive car, although there are penalties to be paid for its individuality
Published 11 March 2014
Alfa Romeo MiTo supermini review 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Alfa Romeo MiTo review (2009-2016)

This is Italy’s answer to the Mini Cooper and a spicy Latin alternative to the Audi A1.
Published 10 March 2014
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Audi A3 Mk 3 review (2012-on)

You don’t quite need a magnifying glass, but you really need to stare pretty hard at the latest Audi A3 to see that it’s new. But new...
Published 10 March 2014
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Audi A1 review (2010-on)

Audi’s smallest offering provides a classy supermini alternative to the Mini and Alfa MiTo, while offering almost all the qualities we’ve...
Published 07 March 2014