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Maserati Ghibli review (2014-on)


The Ghibli is an all-too rare alternative to the sea of German luxury saloon cars on UK roads.
Honda Civic Mk8 review (2006-2012)

Honda Civic Mk8 review (2006-2012)


The Civic, one of the longest-running model-ranges in the automotive world, has been doing the practical-hatchback thing all over the globe since...
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Ferrari 599 GTB review (2006-2012)


For many purists, the 599 GTB is the apotheosis of what a Ferrari should be. It has a V12 engine in the front and is driven from the rear alone.
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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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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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...