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Volvo XC60 review (2008-on)


The Volvo XC60 sells like hot cakes to middle-class mums and dads who want space, safety and a hint of go-anywhere attitude.
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First drive review: Jaguar XF Sportbrake (2012)


The term we will do our level best to avoid using isestate car. Its not an estate car. Its a Jaguar XF Sportbrake.
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Volvo XC70 Mk 3 review (2007-on)


The XC70 is a high-riding, pumped-up version of the V70 estate car, with a number of off-road systems to aid traction and stability in all conditions
2011 Jaguar XF review

Used Jaguar XF review (2008-2015)


Pound for pound, this is the best Jaguar on sale. In the most important areas, the XF matches the abilities of its best mid-size executive German...
Volvo S80 Mk 2 (2006-2016)

Volvo S80 Mk 2 review (2006-2016)


People don’t really buy big saloons any more unless they’re either German or Jaguars, but if they wanted a large Volvo then the S80 is the car...
Vauxhall Mokka review

First drive review: Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 Turbo 4x4 Tech...


Where do we stand on brown right now? Fashion diktats change so quickly and memos go astray. Is brown the new white, which was itself once the new...
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer review

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer review (2012 - on)


When the original Vauxhall Zafira appeared, it revolutionised MPVs.
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Audi Q5 review (2008-on)


This is the ultimate, middle-of-the-road, easy-listening SUV, guaranteed to make you fit in with the suburban herd.
Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2014)

Vauxhall Zafira Mk 2 review (2005-2014)


Vauxhalls seven-seat people carrier, family hauler and hire-fleet workhorse
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Volvo V40 review (2013-on)


The new Volvo V40 is a hatchback aimed straight at the Golf, the Audi A3, the BMW 1-series and the Ford Focus, with which it shares much under its...
Volkwagen Touran Mk 2 (2010-2015)

Volkwagen Touran Mk 2 review (2010-2015)


The Touran is the car Ned Flanders would drive if he lived in Surrey rather than Springfield; the most sensible, rational and dull buying choice a...
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Volkswagen CC review (2008-on)


The CC is the VW Passat’s slinkier brother, combining four-door saloon car practicality with coupé looks.