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The Clarkson review: Porsche Cayman S (2013)


Porsche’s biggest problem is that it doesn’t seem to employ any stylists. The 911 was created after someone accidentally sat on a clay...
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The Clarkson review: McLaren 12C Spider (2013)


When I first reviewed the idiotically named McLaren MP4-12C, I said it was better in every measurable way than the Ferrari 458 Italia. But that it...
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The Clarkson review: Range Rover Sport Autobiography...


In the olden days, when it was possible to make a few shillings from cultivating the land, farmers could afford two cars. They had a Land Rover, on...
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Fiat 500 review (2007-on)


The most stylish, small new car to go on sale since, well, the previous Fiat 500 in 1957.
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The Clarkson review: Vauxhall Adam Slam (2013)


This morning a man in a chunky-neck jumper and corduroy trousers is sitting down to his plate of kippers, blissfully unaware that he’s the last...
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The Clarkson review: Volkswagen Golf GTI (2013)


There are many wonderful cars on the market right now and I’d happily own any one of them. But I can’t, because driving around in a flash...
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The Clarkson review: Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG (2013)


For a hundred years Mercedes was a byword for solid, sensible engineering. While the rest of the world let its hair down and listened to Jimi Hendrix...
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The Clarkson review: Audi RS 5 cabriolet quattro 4.2...


Over the past few years many companies and organisations have announced they are close to putting a driverless car into production.
The Jeremy Clarkson review: 2013 Peugeot 2008

The Clarkson review: 2013 Peugeot 2008


My children are not even remotely interested in cars. My son has a Fiat Punto simply because it’s Italian and he quite likes pasta and Inter...
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The Clarkson review: Jaguar F-type V8 S (2013)


I HAVE always imagined that if I were overtaken, I’d want to commit suicide as soon as possible.
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Vauxhall Insignia review (2008-on)


The Vauxhall insignia is a handsome machine, better-looking than its main rival, the Ford Mondeo. But in this fiercely competitive sector, there are...
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Jeep Compass review (2011-on)


Although its name suggests a rugged exploration vehicle for penetrating jungles, deserts and swampland, the Compass is more likely to be found negotiating...