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2009 BMW Z4 review

BMW Z4 Mk1 review (2003-2009)


The first take on the Z4 theme is still one of the best sports cars of its era, thanks to excellent body control, a brilliant seating position, a...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2010-2015)

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG review (2010-2015)


A homage to the 1954 300SL and the first car wholly designed and engineered by Mercedes-Benz's high-performance AMG division, it's a quick and brutal...
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Maserati Quattroporte MkV review (2004-2012)


Quattroporte. Four-door. Sounds much better in Italian, doesn't it? So it's a saloon, but one of the more exotic, pre-dating the Porsche Panamera...
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Lexus IS Mk2 review (2005-2012)


The Japanese take on the BMW 3-series theme: Lexus took the tried-and-tested and much-loved formula of rear-wheel drive and a straight six to create...
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Ford S-Max review (2006-2015)


The Ford S-Max is the people carrier for driving enthusiasts - this big Ford means having kids doesn't mean you automatically have to give up enjoying...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee review (2011-on)


A monster of an SUV from the company that arguably pioneered the 4x4 genre, it has been developed on the platform of the Mercedes-Benz ML, improving...
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News: British car maker Trident launches 68mpg diesel...


A diesel car that can do over 190mph, sprint from 0-62mph in less than 4 seconds and cover 2,000 miles between fill-ups has been launched by an independent...
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Lexus GS Mk3 review (2005-2012)


The Lexus GS is one of the most anonymous contenders in the hard-fought executive segment, but if you want ludicrous amounts of standard kit, along...
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News: Subaru BRZ or Toyota GT86? Simple: BRZ now £1,100...


Deciding between a Subaru BRZ or a Toyota GT86, its twin rival, has got easier after Subaru slashed the BRZ’s price, making it just over £1,100...
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Volkswagen Touareg Mk1 review (2003-2010)


Volkswagen's big SUV was co-developed with the Porsche Cayenne; it's styled more like a traditional 4x4 than a high-riding sports car, however, and...
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Lotus Elise review (2001 on)


When the original Elise appeared in 1996, it redefined the sports car genre. It is the enthusiast driver's dream car thanks to its light weight, delicious...
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News: Electric cars get access to bus lanes and free...


ELECTRIC CARS will be allowed to use bus lanes and park for free under plans by Nick Clegg to encourage more drivers to buy them, reports The Times.