Car group tests

Subaru Impreza twin test

21 Nov, 2007

Subaru’s new hatchback Impreza has already divided opinion. But is the first hot version, the WRX, a match for the Honda Civic Type R?

Renault Laguna

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Renault Laguna test

14 Nov, 2007

Can Renault’s new Laguna teach its competitors a thing or two about family cars? We find out as it meets the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 407 in its first UK test

Kia Picanto

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Kia Picanto v rival

14 Nov, 2007

Its predecessor was one of the UK's top-selling city cars. So is Kia’s new Picanto just as tempting? We find out as it meets Peugeot's 107

Audi A8

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Lexus LS600h vs Audi A8

7 Nov, 2007

The new Lexus lS600h hybrid aims to blend performance and luxury with class-leading efficiency. Can it beat Audi’s diesel-engined A8L?

BMW 1 Series

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1-Series Coupé vs rivals

7 Nov, 2007

The all-new 1-Series Coupé aims to take BMW to the top of the class for driving fun. But is the powerful flagship 135i a match for the Audi TT and Volkswagen Golf GTI?

MINI

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MINI Clubman vs rivals

7 Nov, 2007

Road test editor Oliver Marriage and family try the new MINI Clubman for size. We find out if it’s as versatile as the Peugeot 207 SW – and enough of a leap over the MINI hatch

Volkswagen Polo

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Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion vs rivals

31 Oct, 2007

Thanks to a raft of upgrades, VW’s new Polo Bluemotion promises amazing fuel efficiency. We put it to the test as it meets the most economical cars in the UK...