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Daimler Super Eight

Daimler Super Eight

In a world of hybrid and fuel-cell cars, plasma TV screens and wi-fi broadband, Daimlers are hardly seen as futuristic - and that's just the way custo…
Road tests
4 Jan 2006
Nissan Pivo

Nissan Pivo

You could never accuse Nissan of looking backwards. But here's a model that's a complete turnaround for car design. And it removes the need to reverse…
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4 Jan 2006
Peugeot 20Cup

Peugeot 20Cup

Half motorbike, half roadster. The Peugeot 20Cup is a motoring Minotaur, but unlike many of the concepts we've seen recently, it's no monster!
Road tests
4 Jan 2006
Ford Focus ST-3

Ford Focus ST-3

Fans of fast Fords rejoice - 2006 is here, and with it comes one of the most eagerly anticipated performance cars ever to wear the blue oval badge
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4 Jan 2006
Mercedes S350 L

Mercedes S350 L

A new class war is about to begin for luxury car buyers. When money becomes less important than status, a top-flight saloon used to be the obvious cho…
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22 Dec 2005
Isuzu Rodeo PPP

Isuzu Rodeo PPP

It's not only the Subaru Impreza that means a lot to Japanese car fans - mention Prodrive and they will almost certainly think of big wings and huge e…
Road tests
20 Dec 2005
Hyundai Accent 1.5 VGT

Hyundai Accent 1.5 VGT

Suffering from broken gearboxes, crazy electrics, duff interior trim and lacklustre looks, it's no wonder that Hyundai's 2002 Accent was not an Auto E…
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20 Dec 2005
Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sport

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sport

For some drivers, the idea of buying a Subaru Impreza without a turbo is like owning a dog without a bark. Most people's view of the rally-inspired ma…
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20 Dec 2005
Toyota Yaris D-4D

Toyota Yaris D-4D

When it comes to superminis, overall running costs and refinement are key considerations.
Road tests
20 Dec 2005
Skoda Octavia vRS

Skoda Octavia vRS

Skoda's vRS name has really come to mean something to fast car fans - and it's taken only six years
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20 Dec 2005
Daihatsu Terios

Daihatsu Terios

Popularity isn't something Daihatsu's Terios has enjoyed over the past few years. While the tiny 4x4 has found favour with an enthusiastic minority of…
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20 Dec 2005
Renault Clio 1.5 dCi

Renault Clio 1.5 dCi

When it comes to superminis, there's nothing as important as price - which is why Renault has such a fine reputation in this class.
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20 Dec 2005
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Lexus IS250 2.5 SE

Lexus IS250 2.5 SE

Does the new Lexus IS250 offer the driveability and build quality of rivals?
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14 Dec 2005
Audi TT Coupe 190

Audi TT Coupe 190

It may still be one of the best-looking coupes on sale, but is time running out for the TT?
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14 Dec 2005
Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse

Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse

Low-volume British sports cars have plastic bodywork and lacklustre engines borrowed from a mainstream manufacturer, right?
Road tests
14 Dec 2005
Renault Grand Scenic Exp. dCi

Renault Grand Scenic Exp. dCi

Company drivers and environmentalists take note. The UK's greenest new car is Renault's Grand Scenic!
Road tests
14 Dec 2005
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8

A Jeep Grand Cherokee that won't go off-road sounds about as likely as one which is capable of outrunning a Porsche...
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14 Dec 2005
Vauxhall Astra Design Panorama

Vauxhall Astra Design Panorama

If you owned a widescreen TV in the early Nineties, you were pretty much assured celebrity status. Friends and family would crowd around and marvel at…
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14 Dec 2005
Vauxhall Vectra 'no-hands'

Vauxhall Vectra 'no-hands'

Vauxhall planned to introduce amazing self-driving technology - and we can now deliver our verdict in an exclusive first drive.
Road tests
7 Dec 2005
Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD Route 66

Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD Route 66

It's had more facelifts than Cher, but Chrysler says its revamped PT Cruiser now has even greater pulling power
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7 Dec 2005
Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

Getting established in the SUV market isn't easy - just ask Hyundai! The firm already has three 4x4s in its line-up, but only the entry-level Tucson i…
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7 Dec 2005
Nissan Micra C+C Essenza

Nissan Micra C+C Essenza

It's cold, it's damp... but Nissan is doing its best to bring a dash of sun into the winter gloom - the cute little Micra C+C is here!
Road tests
7 Dec 2005
Honda Civic ES i-SHIFT

Honda Civic ES i-SHIFT

With its futuristic styling and hi-tech interior, few cars have generated as much pre-launch excitement as the new Civic.
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7 Dec 2005
Toyota Yaris T3 5dr

Toyota Yaris T3 5dr

It's tough to stay ahead in the supermini class. One minute, people want tiny dimensions to help zipping around tight city streets, the next they're d…
Road tests
7 Dec 2005
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Audi S8

Audi S8

Big, fast luxury motors are quickly becoming an Audi speciality. In the past few years we've seen the rapid S4, RS4 and S6 prove that the German manuf…
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7 Dec 2005
Dodge Magnum RT

Dodge Magnum RT

If you're after a fast big estate, but don't want one of the traditional German choices such as the new Audi A6, America could well have the answer.
Road tests
30 Nov 2005
Ruf RT 12

Ruf RT 12

Forget the powerful Carrera GT; for those who want the ultimate performance from a new Porsche, there's a far more spectacular - and cheaper - solutio…
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30 Nov 2005
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro SE

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro SE

When it comes to building big estates with supercar performance, Audi has proved more than once that it knows what it's doing.
Road tests
30 Nov 2005
Citroen C6 3.0i V6 Exclusive

Citroen C6 3.0i V6 Exclusive

It's taken 50 years, but a goddess is returning to Citroen! In 1955, the French firm wowed crowds at the Paris Motor Show with the debut of its most l…
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30 Nov 2005
Fiat Panda Cross

Fiat Panda Cross

Fiat has transformed its Panda into the ultimate go-anywhere plaything - complete with Fisher-Price-style bodywork
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30 Nov 2005
Fiat Sedici 1.6

Fiat Sedici 1.6

Stop to take pictures of a car in the UK and there's every chance you'll get beaten with a stick until you leave. Thanks to militant environmentalists…
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30 Nov 2005
Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate

Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate

Massive performance and a big boot - it's a formula that has proven popular with plenty of upmarket car manufacturers, most notably Audi and its range…
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23 Nov 2005
Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport

When Auto Express tested Mazda's all-new MX-5 against its competitors in issue 883, we were smitten with its lively handling, styling and well built c…
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23 Nov 2005
Mercedes R320 CDI

Mercedes R320 CDI

Like it or not, British drivers love SUVs. Sales of the urban 4x4s have doubled in the last five years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. …
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23 Nov 2005
Lexus IS220d SE-L

Lexus IS220d SE-L

If there's one thing modern executive cars simply can't do without, it's a diesel engine. Unless there's a frugal oil-burner in the line-up, buyers wi…
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23 Nov 2005
Audi A8 4.2 TDI SE

Audi A8 4.2 TDI SE

When it comes to finding cars which have big, torquey engines, Audi's A8 range is hard to beat. But now the firm has reached new heights. With a massi…
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16 Nov 2005
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