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BMW X1

How does BMW’s new small, all-diesel SUV range shape up on British roads?

Road tests

23 Oct 2009

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VW Golf Bluemotion

Family favourite now gets even more green tweaks. But is there a compromise?

Road tests

23 Oct 2009

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Nissan Leaf

Our exclusive verdict on electric Focus rival

Road tests

23 Oct 2009

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SEAT Ibiza FR

Does latest Spanish flier live up to the badge? We reveal all

Road tests

23 Oct 2009

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A-Z of green cars

From Alfa to Volvo, our guide looks at all the eco-badged models in showrooms – and rates the best-value buys...

Car group tests

23 Oct 2009

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Hyundai i30

There was one thing missing on our Hyundai i30 – but not now. Fitting parking sensors just made a great car even better!

Long-term tests

23 Oct 2009

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Jaguar XK

Look out Simon, Dannii and Co... there’s a new X Factor star in town!

Long-term tests

23 Oct 2009

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Spautopia Restore and Wheel Guard

Price: £14.99 for 500ml (Restore); £19.99 for 60ml (Wheel Guard)

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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Puratise Air-Con Cleaner

Price: £14.99 (250ml) Rating: 3/5

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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Carrera Street Dreams slot car set

Price: £99.99 Rating: 3/5

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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Janus V2 Camera

Price: £299 (excluding VAT) Rating: 3/5

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper Chronograph

Price: £5,500

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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Novus Piccolo speed camera locator

Price: £59.99 (free lifetime updates)

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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Clarion MAP790 multimedia unit

Price: £279

Product reviews

23 Oct 2009

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Adjustable wrenches tested

An adjustable wrench can make light work of tough car DIY jobs, but which should you go for? We put 10 best-sellers to the test...

Product group tests

23 Oct 2009

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Tokyo Gallery 1

A look at some of the more eclectic sights at the Tokyo Motor Show

Car group tests

21 Oct 2009

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Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept

Stripped-out MX-5 concept ditches windscreen and creature comforts in a bid to save weight

Road tests

19 Oct 2009

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Skoda Superb estate

New carrier builds on the strengths of saloon. we see if it’s the king of the load.

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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Mercedes E220 CDI estate

Is big Mercedes back at top of carrier class?

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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Lexus LF-A (2009) review

At last, white-hot supercar has been unleashed – and we hit the road to see if it’s been worth the wait.

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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Porsche 911 Turbo

Latest tweaks boost supercar’s power and pace.

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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MINI E

Verdict on the car that’s leading BMW’s electric revolution.

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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Renault Twingo 133 Cup vs rivals

Renault’s new hot Twingo meets its Suzuki rival. But is either a better buy than Ford’s entry Fiesta?

Car group tests

16 Oct 2009

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Lexus RX 450-h SE-L vs BMW X5 30d SE

Hybrid power is the only option on Lexus’ new RX SUV. Does this help it top the class – or hold it back? We find out as it meets BMW’s diesel X5.

Car group tests

16 Oct 2009

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SEAT Leon Cupra R

It's the most powerful SEAT ever produced, but is this hot hatch the best?

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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Citroen C3

Can stylish new supermini give VW's Polo and Ford's Fiesta a run for their money?

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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Citroen C-Crosser: 11,691 miles

Despite its large dimensions, our SUV is a top choice for town driving.

Long-term tests

16 Oct 2009

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Price

How much do out small SUV tyre-stars cost?

Product group tests

16 Oct 2009

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Rolling resistance

Less rolling resistance means better MPG, we find out which of our tyres is best for the wallet and the environment

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16 Oct 2009

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Noise

If you're going to be doing long trips, droning road noise can be very draining.

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16 Oct 2009

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Dry braking

For the rare days it's not raining, dry braking performance is essential

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16 Oct 2009

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Dry handling

They've proved their worth in the wet, now to the dry...

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16 Oct 2009

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Gravel traction

How will the tyres do on a loose surface?

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16 Oct 2009

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Aquaplaning

Losing control due to aquaplaning is less than fun, but how long does it take for our tyres to lose grip?

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16 Oct 2009

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Wet braking

Water increases braking distances, so how far will our tyres go?

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16 Oct 2009

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Wet handling/wet cornering

Winter is a byword for wet, so how did the tyres fare on out wet handling course?

Product group tests

16 Oct 2009