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Peugeot 508 review (2011-on)

Peugeot may be renowned for many things, but building big saloons is not one of them. However, if you can get past its slightly dull yet rather odd...
Published 20 April 2014
BMW M235i

Mmm… 2 much fun in this pint-sized coupé

DON'T BE fooled by the M badge on this new 2-series; the model is not a proper performance car, it is a member of the newly created M Performance...
Published 18 April 2014
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Aston Martin DB9 review (2004-on)

The DB9 is a car that deserves to wear its undies outside its tights, a card-carrying superhero that single-handedly saved its creator from oblivion...
Published 14 April 2014
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Seat Exeo review (2009-2013)

The Exeo is a rather more interesting proposition than might be immediately obvious, because it's essentially a previous generation of Audi A4 with...
Published 10 April 2014
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...
Published 07 April 2014
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Peugeot 208 review (2013-on)

On this little chap much of Peugeot's future depends. Its 207 predecessor was a failure and the French brands have been hit hardest by the emerging...
Published 04 April 2014
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Mercedes-Benz G-class (463) review (2010-on)

The G-class is the automotive equivalent of the pyramids: vast, ancient, indestructible and nowhere more at home than in the middle of a desert.
Published 04 April 2014
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BMW 7-series F01/F02 review (2008 - on)

In the world of luxury saloons, the BMW 7-series is Cliff Barnes to the Mercedes S-class JR Ewing. The big BMW seems to have it all in theory yet...
Published 03 April 2014
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Skoda Roomster review (2006- on)

In the trade this car is known as the Rooster because of its frustrating ability to sit for long periods of time on Skoda dealers stock lists.
Published 03 April 2014
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Toyota Land Cruiser review (2008-on)

The Land Cruiser is Toyota’s staple SUV, in production for more than 60 years.
Published 01 April 2014
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Jaguar XJ review (2010-on)

This is the best XJ since the 1968 original, and a car that makes Jaguar the maker of the most desirable mass-produced luxury car in the world - if...
Published 31 March 2014
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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.
Published 28 March 2014