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Audi Q3

02 February 2012 12:00 AM

This small Audi SUV lacks style but oozes class

Ford Focus Zetec S

Ford Focus Zetec S

27 January 2012 09:26 AM

'It's got more than enough poke to be a quick parental taxi'

Aston Martin DBS,

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition

26 January 2012 12:00 AM

It feels like driving a cruise missile. Or a shark...

Fiat Panda Twinair Lounge

22 January 2012 12:00 AM

Why Fiat's new Panda can give VW's compact a run for its money

The new Korando by SsangYong

Ssangyong Korando EX

19 January 2012 12:00 AM

Strong, cheap and sleek. But is Korea's new kid any good?

Fine effort: Kia Optima 1.7D

Kia Optima 1.7D

15 January 2012 12:00 AM

Kia's roomy saloon seems destined for the minicab ranks

iDrive: Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI

13 January 2012 10:46 AM

'Despite a biblical storm, the E-Class powers on'

Sumptuous comfort: The Panamera

Porsche Panamera Diesel

12 January 2012 12:00 AM

Good mileage and room for a bike? Is this really a Porsche?

Toyota GT 86

08 January 2012 12:00 AM

Can Toyota bounce back from a terrible year with its new GT?

Volkswagen Up

Volkswagen Up

05 January 2012 12:00 AM

A small German delight that's fit for a real-life Italian job

Lacks performance and character: the new Hyundai i40 Tourer

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi Premium

29 December 2011 12:00 AM

Price: £24,395
Engine capacity: 1.7 turbo diesel
Top speed (mph): 124
0-62 mph (seconds): 10.6
Fuel economy (mpg): 55.4
CO2 emissions (g/km): 134

Audi A6 Avant

iDrive: Audi A6 Avant

16 December 2011 11:32 AM

'More luxury jet than family car – with the price tag to match'

Jaguar XF: The new version carries a much smaller 2.2-litre, single-turbo, four cylinder diesel

Jaguar XF Portfolio

15 December 2011 12:00 AM

It lacks the old Jaguar elegance – but you'll get over it

The BMW 320d's fit and finish are impeccable

BMW 320d

11 December 2011 12:00 AM

Can BMW live up to its old slogan with the new 3-series?

iDrive: Ford Galaxy Ecoboost

08 December 2011 05:41 PM

People-carrier that sacrifices oomph for economy

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