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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...
Published 28 March 2014
2012 Toyota GT86 review

Toyota GT86 review (2012 - on)

A new, state-of-the-art blast from the past, the GT86 recalls a time when sports cars sold not because they had the right badge, image or 0-60 time...
Published 27 March 2014
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For school-run mums with a naughty streak

Andrew Frankel first drive review: Mini Clubman John Cooper Works (2012)
Published 27 March 2014
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Lexus LS 600h Mk 4 review (2006-on)

The Lexus flagship: a colossal and exorbitantly priced saloon designed to showcase not only Lexus’s technical capabilities but also its credential...
Published 27 March 2014
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Lexus CT 200h review

Lexus is proud that it is the first of the premium manufacturers to launch a hybrid into the compact sector.
Published 27 March 2014
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First drive review: Ford Kuga (2013-on)

First drive review: Ford Kuga (2013-on)
Published 27 March 2014
Kia Optima review by andrew frankel for the sunday times driving

Kia Optima Mk 3 review (2011-on)

These days we expect Kias and Hyundais to compete against their class rivals on pure merit. However, Kia’s large Optima saloon reminds us how things...
Published 26 March 2014
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New car review: Lamborghini Aventador (2011-on)

Microscopic-volume cars such as Paganis and Koenigseggs aside, the new Aventador is the last of the dinosaur supercars.
Published 26 March 2014
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Lamborghini Gallardo review (2004-2014)

The choice of wheels for footballers and showy celebrities, the Gallardo was by far the bestselling product in the history — nearly half a century...
Published 26 March 2014
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Mercedes-Benz S-class W221 review (2006-2013)

It is widely rumoured that the most stressed engineers at Mercedes are those responsible for designing the new S-class.
Published 25 March 2014
Renault Mégane (2008-2016)

Renault Mégane review (2008-2016)

Renault's rival to the VW Golf and Ford Focus is feeling its age. Our advice? Look elsewhere.
Published 24 March 2014
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Citroën DS5 review (2011-on)

The DS5 is Citroën’s way of saying it now deserves to be taken seriously as a luxury car manufacturer, a maker of machines as opulent and desirable...
Published 20 March 2014