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Volkswagen Golf GTI

Does sixth generation of Golf hot hatch have what it takes to top class? We get behind the wheel to deliver our verdict.

Road tests

20 Mar 2009

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Ford Ka Hatchback (2009-2016) review

After 12 years sterling service the original Ka has finally been replaced. Based on the Fiat 500, the newcomer has a tough act to follow.

In-depth reviews

17 Mar 2009

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MINI JCW Convertible

Range-topping roadster offers storming pace and back-road thrills. At a price...

Road tests

17 Mar 2009

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Jaguar XK 5.0

Entry-level XK gets non-supercharged version of all-new 5.0-litre V8

Road tests

16 Mar 2009

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Revealed: 2009's most wanted!

Join us as we name the hottest cars to be seen in this summer!

Car group tests

16 Mar 2009

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Mercedes E220 CDI

Higher-spec versions of new exec have impressed. What about entry diesel?

Road tests

13 Mar 2009

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A Big Hand

DIY on your car is filthy work – so let’s hear it for the products that shift oil and grime from your palms. We pick the best from 12.

Product group tests

13 Mar 2009

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Nissan X-Trail: 24,715 miles

FINAL REPORT: How has the practical yet easy-to-drive SUV coped with 12 tough months on our fleet?

Long-term tests

13 Mar 2009

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Daihatsu Materia

First report: Wherever we go, our new baby seems to turn heads – and we’re lapping up all the attention!

Long-term tests

13 Mar 2009

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Peugeot Partner Tepee

Van-styled people carrier has replaced our 207 SW – and it’s standing up well to the rigours of daily family use...

Long-term tests

13 Mar 2009

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Chevrolet Cruze

Is new saloon the car that can finally help brand crack the tough UK market?

Road tests

13 Mar 2009

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How To Look Good For Less!

You don’t have to break the bank on a car to turn heads – as we line up a great-value fashion parade.

Car group tests

13 Mar 2009

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Ripping up the rule book

Porsche isn’t afraid to defy convention – as its Cayenne SUV proves. Now, it’s fitted with the firm’s first-ever diesel engine, too.

Car group tests

13 Mar 2009

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Ford Fiesta Mountune

Can’t wait for a flagship Fiesta ST? Brit Firm may have the answer, as it turns up heat on supermini.

Road tests

12 Mar 2009

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Suzuki Alto SZ4

Indian-built city car will appeal to buyers on a budget.

Road tests

12 Mar 2009

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Kia Soul Shaker

Trendy Korean supermini is a real head-turner.

Road tests

12 Mar 2009

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The Spy Files

They're the men the car companies love to hate. We go undercover with the top spy photographers to bring you a look at some of the most wanted cars of…

Car group tests

9 Mar 2009

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Skoda Superb Greenline

Practical family saloon-hatchback is latest Skoda to be given the ECO treatment.

Road tests

8 Mar 2009

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Mitsubishi Colt Cleartec

Mitsubishi adds stop-start to its small hatch.

Road tests

7 Mar 2009

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Justy v MiTo v Jazz v Polo v Fiesta

We go on a 300-mile marathon to choose the best of the latest superminis for buyers wanting to slash their motoring bills

Car group tests

7 Mar 2009

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Jaguar XF Diesel S

Twin-turbo V6 engine is the big cat’s most powerful oil-burner ever. But do impressive figures deliver an outstanding drive?

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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Yaris D-4D: 6,050 miles

Final report: Fuss-free Toyota has proven well up to scratch with us.

Long-term tests

6 Mar 2009

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Evo FQ-360: 2,990 miles

First report: We’ve upgraded to even faster Mitsubishi – but is it a better car to own?

Long-term tests

6 Mar 2009

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Fuel for thought

Filling a diesel with petrol can be a costly error. We look at the best kit to stop you doing it

Product group tests

6 Mar 2009

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Kia Soul v Skoda Roomster

Can Kia’s new Soul knock out Skoda’s Roomster in a battle of chunky, funky superminis?

Car group tests

6 Mar 2009

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Difficult decisions depending on your budget

How do you like your cars... sexy or sensible? That’s the choice facing us at four different price points in a special test shoot-out

Car group tests

6 Mar 2009

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VW Golf 1.6S

Our verdict on new petrol version of hatch.

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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Vauxhall Corsa VXR Arctic

Striking white special takes hot hatch to the limit

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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VW Touareg Hybrid

VW breaks new ground with eco-friendly 4x4.

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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Ford Kuga 2.5T

Focus-based off-roader gets turbo five-cylinder motor from the ST hot Hatch.

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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Mercedes E350 CGI

New E-class is a technical tour de force, but does it have the beating of executive rivals?

Road tests

3 Mar 2009

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Now ECO saloon gets hi-tech stop-start set-up

Stop-start technology brings cleaner reputation to saloon Passat.

Road tests

27 Feb 2009

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Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Road tests

27 Feb 2009

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MINI Cooper D Clubman

Final report: Our estate signs off in style in a face-to-face with MINI’s hot hatch JCW flagship.

Long-term tests

26 Feb 2009

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VW Golf Bluemotion 1.9 TDI

We’ve hit 55mpg in our BlueMotion test car after 4,450 miles – and that translates to huge savings at the fuel pumps.

Long-term tests

26 Feb 2009

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Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi

Final report: Our Renault’s been a hit with us after 19,124 miles – but not many others...

Long-term tests

26 Feb 2009