First Drive

BMW 1 Series M Coupé 2011 first drive

With a turbocharged engine and a £40k price, the 1-series M Coupé is unlike anything else from BMW’s M division.

BMW 1 Series M Coupé 2011 first drive
First Drive

Mini Countryman SD All4

The Countryman has gained the engine it has been crying out for, with enough torque to deal with its extra weight and decent fuel economy, too.

Mini Countryman SD All4
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Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi

The most convincing diesel Astra yet — but it’s not as refined as a Golf BlueMotion

Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi
Car review

Used Saab 9-4X Aero 2010-2012 review

Saab delivers a competent but utilitarian crossover vehicle with only a few familiar but minor weaknesses

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Used Saab 9-4X Aero 2010-2012 review
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Ford Focus 1.6 Ecoboost Titanium

No longer the default choice for those wanting entertainment in a family motor, but does feature huge improvement in running costs and cabin finish

Ford Focus 1.6 Ecoboost Titanium
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI

Same lovely cabin and refinement as six-pot CLSs, with even lower running costs

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI
MG 3 1.5L
Tested here is a 1.5-litre automated manual with optional two-tone paint
First Drive

MG 3 1.5L supermini first drive

Shows signs of dynamic promise but lacks sophistication, especially in the cabin

MG 3 1.5L supermini first drive
Car review

Used Caterham Seven Supersport 2012-2016 review

High-performance Caterham for a budget price. Perfect spec for part-time hillclimbers/sprinters

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Used Caterham Seven Supersport 2012-2016 review
First Drive

Aston Martin Virage Volante

The open-top version of Aston’s new GT suffers few compromises compared with coupé

Aston Martin Virage Volante
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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12

Facelift hasn’t stopped the Phaeton feeling irrelevant and out of date

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12

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