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Hot-hatch diesels head-to-head

SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf? Road testers Iron Graeme Lambert and Sugar Ross Pinnock slug it out to pick our favourite in a hot diesel title fight

Car group tests

16 Apr 2010

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Subaru Impreza R205

We put sizzling new version of Japanese super-hatch through its paces

Road tests

16 Apr 2010

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VW Touareg BlueMotion

Greener version of diesel 4x4 muscles in

Road tests

16 Apr 2010

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Dodge Journey

Brash MPV offers plenty of carrying capacity at a value price

Road tests

16 Apr 2010

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Audi RS5

Is Audi's mighty new super coupe at last a successor to the original Quattro? We take a test drive to find out.

Road tests

13 Apr 2010

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Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Elegance

Does classic 4x4’s cleaner, greener image detract from its tough character? We find out

Road tests

9 Apr 2010

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MG6

It’s the first all-new MG to come through the Longbridge factory gates in 15 years - and we've driven it first.

Road tests

9 Apr 2010

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Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Exclusive

We hit the road in showroom version of clever MPV. Does it add a great drive to the most practical doors around?

Road tests

9 Apr 2010

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Mercedes S65 Designo

S-Class’s ‘king of bling’ model proves it has substance to match its style

Road tests

9 Apr 2010

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Famous name returns as Italian firm sets sights on mass market sales

Road tests

9 Apr 2010

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New C30 vs Audi A3

Volvo’s revised C30 blends a premium feel with strong eco credentials in DRIVe trim. Is it a better buy than Audi’s new stop-start A3?

Car group tests

9 Apr 2010

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R8 Spyder vs. super-rich thrills

Is the new £112,000 Audi R8 Spyder the ultimate rich man’s plaything? We test it with three wild alternatives

Car group tests

9 Apr 2010

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Nissan 370Z

Is the latest Z-car the ultimate long-distance companion? We put it to the test by piling on the miles on a driving holiday...

Long-term tests

9 Apr 2010

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VW Caravelle

Luxurious ‘Camper’ doesn’t come cheap

Road tests

9 Apr 2010

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Honda CR-Z vs. rivals

Honda claims its new CR-Z hybrid offers a sporty driving experience as well as planet-saving efficiency. We test it against two top diesel rivals

Car group tests

6 Apr 2010

Aston Martin Rapide Porsche Panamera Turbo

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Aston Martin Rapide vs Porsche Panamera

Aston Martin has finally unleashed its Rapide super-saloon. But does it have the pace and luxury to see off the storming Porsche Panamera?

Car group tests

6 Apr 2010

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SEAT Leon FR TDI

Can our diesel hatch match the thrills of a Ferrari? It’s closer than you think...

Long-term tests

6 Apr 2010

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Hot Clios group test

We celebrate the little Renault’s 20th birthday by putting its most exciting models ever to the test

Car group tests

6 Apr 2010

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Mercedes SLS flies PAN-AM

We trace route of legendary Carrera Panamericana road race in stunning new supercar

Road tests

6 Apr 2010

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Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX

Latest version of fuel-sipper gets superb diesel engine

Road tests

6 Apr 2010

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Mercedes SL350 Night Edition

We cross over to the dark side behind the wheel of German company’s latest special edition

Road tests

6 Apr 2010

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Audi A3 1.6 TDI S Line

Does clean diesel hatch work in sporty spec?

Road tests

6 Apr 2010

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Porsche Boxster Spyder

Stripped-out roadster has landed in Britain – and we take the wheel to see if it’s this summer’s hottest buy

Road tests

6 Apr 2010

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Saab 9-5

We go for a exclusive first drive in Saab's all-new saloon alongside Spyker's CEO Victor Muller

Road tests

29 Mar 2010

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Citroen Revolte

We take wild interpretation of new 2CV for a spin on the Champs-Elysées in Paris!

Road tests

26 Mar 2010

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Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair 135bhp

Less powerful version of Cloverleaf engine promises 50mpg economy

Road tests

26 Mar 2010

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4

Stripped-out 570bhp monster is the Italian marque’s ultimate supercar – and we’ve driven it!

Road tests

26 Mar 2010

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New Punto vs. Clio

The heat is on as Fiat’s new turbo-powered Punto Evo comes face to face with its Renault Clio rival

Car group tests

26 Mar 2010

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Hyundai ix35 vs rivals

Hyundai’s new ix35 crossover faces a tough battle against Peugeot, Nissan and Skoda rivals

Car group tests

26 Mar 2010

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Toyota Auris 1.6 SR

Spot the difference... We’ve traded up to new, revised version of hatch. Is it a significant improvement?

Long-term tests

26 Mar 2010

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Renault Grand Scenic

Britain’s pothole crisis and a newly arrived baby have been the latest challenges for our MPV

Long-term tests

26 Mar 2010

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Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion

Third-generation green machine hits the road

Road tests

26 Mar 2010

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BMW 530d

Diesel exec is set to be big news in Britain

Road tests

26 Mar 2010

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BTCC preview

The BTCC returns to action on Sunday, with another sensational season on the cards

Car group tests

26 Mar 2010

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Peugeot RCZ vs rivals

Peugeot’s new RCZ coupé is a revelation. Now, in an exclusive group test, the petrol car meets Audi’s TT and VW’s Scirocco.

Car group tests

19 Mar 2010

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Peugeot RCZ

At last, Peugeot’s stunning new Audi TT rival is here. We give you the behind-the-verdict on the diesel model.

Road tests

19 Mar 2010