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Vauxhall Ampera (2011-2015)

Vauxhall Ampera review (2011-2015)

The Ampera derives its power from petrol and electric motors but isn’t a hybrid. Instead, this five-door Astra-sized model is a range-extended electric...
Published 07 April 2014
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Porsche Cayman Mk 1 review (2005-2013)

Fun to drive and built to last, the Porsche Cayman Mk 1 makes a great used sports car
Published 04 April 2014
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BMW X5 E70 review (2007-2013)

The X5 was relaunched in 2013 but this previous generation model was famed for being the SUV that approaches something vaguely fun to drive.
Published 03 April 2014
Suzuki Kizashi (2012-2014)

Suzuki Kizashi review (2012-2014)

Want to buy a cut-price four-wheel drive luxury saloon? Don't buy this one - try a used alternative instead
Published 03 April 2014
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BMW 6-series F12/F13 (2011-on)

The BMW 6-series may hint at sporting credentials with its swooping contours and low-slung profile, but don't be fooled by this racy siren, because...
Published 03 April 2014
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Skoda Superb Mk II review (2008-2015)

Against all the odds, this is a car that manages to live up to its silly name. The Skoda Superb is a spacious and well-appointed saloon that can also...
Published 03 April 2014
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Skoda Yeti review (2009 - on)

Youre looking at one of Jeremy Clarksons favourite cars. And in case youre considering its key rival, the Mini Countryman, dont: the Yeti is at least...
Published 03 April 2014
Toyota iQ (2008-2014)

Toyota iQ review (2008-2014)

The Toyota iQ is a very unusual thing in this day and age: a car with character, from a Japanese manufacturer that does a fine line in turning out...
Published 01 April 2014
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Tesla Model S review (2013-on)

The Tesla Model S is an electrically-powered alternative to fossil-fueled status symbol saloons that promises up to 300 miles of driving on one battery...
Published 31 March 2014
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Volvo XC90 review (2002-2014)

When Volvo launched its Land Rover-rivalling XC90 in 2002, the only criticism levelled at it was that it hadnt happened sooner.
Published 31 March 2014
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Land Rover Discovery 4 review (2009 - on)

The only Chelsea tractor thats as at home running the kids to the school gates as it is on an adventure drive to Cairo.
Published 31 March 2014
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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.
Published 31 March 2014