It’s aimed at Honda fans who are looking for something a little more sporty than the standard Accord, and is being lined up to tackle the likes of the BMW 3-Series head-on.
It’s a tough challenge, so to lend a hand, engineers have given the family saloon a little late-life nip and tuck. However, with a […]
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Is it third time lucky for Peugeot? The 4007 is the brand’s first proper SUV, but you’ll be forgiven for thinking it looks familiar. That’s because it completes a trio of cars based on the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander.
We’ve already tried out its Citroen- badged cousin, the C-Crosser, and its Japanese donor. But does the package […]
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The end is nigh for Subaru’s Impreza, and this sign-off model represents its last hurrah. It features a host of extra goodies and signals a change in direction for the Japanese brand. There won’t be a WRX variant of the next Impreza – so is the GB270 a sure-fire future classic, or simply a quick […]
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Volvo is famous for its big and comfortable estates… so the all-new V70 has a lot to live up to. It hits UK showrooms next month, and will go head-to-head with rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
The newcomer has an understated look, and the fresh styling is designed to give the car a more modern […]
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If you have seen recent advertising from Skoda, it’s clear the firm is keen to sell its reputation as a car company that knows how to please its customers – and with good reason.
As all-rounders go, it’s hard to beat the latest Octavia. Even though it’s been on sale since 2004, the family hatch betters […]
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There’s no doubt that Mercedes’ new C-Class has been a big hit. But so far, the models we’ve driven have been pretty upmarket.
Many have had large engines and high specifications, not to mention price tags that would make most buyers think twice about taking the plunge. So, does the newcomer make as much sense in […]
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A car inspired by a caravan? Although we are used to designers telling us that the ideas behind the latest vehicles have come from the unlikeliest of places, Ford’s Airstream represents the first time we have ever encountered a family runaround with its roots in a mobile home!
Admittedly, the beautifully crafted aluminium body of the […]
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Sporty, stylish and practical – the new Volvo V50 is as versatile as a Swiss army knife. But can it cut through the competition on UK roads?
The Swedish brand has revised its smallest estate range with the addition of two new engines. Alongside a fresh entry-level 2.0-litre petrol unit, there’s now the option of the […]
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Driving
Vauxhall’s mighty saloon borrows its 6.0-litre engine from the latest Corvette. It provides more torque than even a BMW M5 can muster. In fact, our test car probably delivered a bit more, courtesy of the freer-breathing Walkinshaw exhaust fitted to it (and specified by 98 per cent of those who have ordered the VXR8). But […]
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It’s stylish, fashionable and desirable, but few people would label the new MINI cheap. Go for the entry-level One, and the price tag looks more tempting – but without the Cooper badge and delicious details, is the basic British favourite still a winner?
While our test car had optional alloys, 15-inch steel rims are standard. A […]
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