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2016 Geneva motor show preview: the star cars announced...

If you’re thinking of buying a new car, you can’t afford to ignore the Geneva motor show (March 3-13). It’s the number one showcase for the...
Published 22 February 2016
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Nissan Qashqai overtakes hatchbacks to become UK’s...

The most popular family car in Britain is for the first time a crossover, according to new industry figures.
Published 08 February 2016
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Top 100 Cars 2016: Top 5 Mid-size Family Cars

The Sunday Times presents its Top 5 Mid-size Family Cars, featuring models from Audi, Jaguar, Mini, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.
Published 03 January 2016
2016 Renault Megane review

First Drive review: 2016 Renault Megane GT-Line

A provocative ad put the Mégane on the map but it eventually fell behind its rivals. This new car has some zing in its tail at last.
Published 21 December 2015
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Some Vauxhall diesel cars among UK's worst polluters

Owners of some Vauxhall diesel cars who might think they’ve avoided the shadow of Volkswagen’s current troubles are in for a shock: their cars...
Published 10 November 2015
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Vauxhall resurrects £2,000 scrappage scheme in effort...

The vehicle scrappage scheme was introduced in April 2009 to stimulate a flagging economy, prop up the motor industry and perk up
Published 12 October 2015
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It'll swallow you whole: 2015 Frankfurt show's humongous...

The Frankfurt motor show: so unfeasibly sprawling that you could walk across Australia in less time than it takes to navigate its 11 halls of automotive...
Published 17 September 2015
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Guy Martin reviews Ford Transit L2 H2 (2015)

After a 140mph crash in the Ulster Grand Prix superbike race, it's good to be back at the wheel of a trusty old warhorse...
Published 15 September 2015
Jeremy Clarkson's Five-Star Cars — Part 2: 2009-2015

Clarkson's Five-Star Cars — Part 2: 2009-2015

There’s no secret formula for getting a five-star review from Jeremy Clarkson. He just has to love the car. But as the final instalment of our special...
Published 17 August 2015
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First Drive review: Toyota Auris (2015)

The only problem I’ve really had with the Toyota Auris is mild confusion over the name. What exactly is an auris?
Published 03 August 2015
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Letters of the week, May 17

This week: Speed trap tough love, smart motorways, BMW faulty airbags, Corvette tight squeeze, spare wheels, is car ride quality getting worse...
Published 18 May 2015
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Letters of the week, May 10

This week: Good Top Gear/Bad Top Gear, diesel concerns, drivers' newspapers of choice, 20mph zones, classic car comfort and more.
Published 11 May 2015