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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG review (2013-on)


This Mercedes-Benz, launched in summer 2012, is the screaming mad member of the A-class family of otherwise restrained but polished five-door hatchbacks.
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First drive review: McLaren 650S (2014)


McLaren has borrowed many elements from the 12C for its new supercar but mercifully the tame driving experience isn’t one of them
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Mercedes-Benz CL-class (W221) review


The CL-class is effectively a two-door version of the S-class saloon with a coupe roofline. For decades the S-class has been a shining example of...
2014 Peugeot 308 review

First drive review: Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi Allure (2013-on)


Giles Smith's first drive review: Peugeot 308 (2013-on)
BMW X6 Mk1 (2008-2014)

BMW X6 Mk 1 review (2008-2014)


Sit staring at BMW X6 in traffic and you'll probably wonder whether it's a special car built for a race of beings twice the size of us.
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BMW 5-series Gran Turismo review (2009 on)


The 5-series Gran Turismo is a bizarrely compromised car that is neither as good to drive nor as practical as the best SUVs, and falls well short...
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First drive review: Peugeot 208 GTi (2013-on)


Giles Smith's first drive review: Peugeot 208 GTi (2013-on)
Audi R8 Mk 1 (2007-2015)

Audi R8 Mk 1 review (2007-2015)


The R8 is a complete contradiction in terms, because it's the world's only entirely sensible mid-engined supercar, as easy to use and as friendly...
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Volkswagen Sharan review (2010-on)


The VW Sharan is one of the biggest people carriers on the market, and features a seven-seat interior with a pair of sliding rear doors that make...
Audi Q7 Mk 1 (2006-2015)

Audi Q7 Mk 1 review (2006-2015)


Does anyone really need an SUV as vast and intimidating as the Audi Q7?
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Audi RS Q3 review (2013-on)


Given its 5.5-second 0-62 acceleration, you wonder if this is a rorty SUV or a scalding-hot hatchback.
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Audi Q3 (2011-on) review


Affordable running and that desirable four-ring badge are the two biggest reasons people buy the Q3, Audi' smallest SUV.