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Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 2018 first drive

Diesel Polo offers impressive fuel economy, but a petrol engine is still our motor of choice for this upmarket supermini

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11 August 2018
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 2018 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220d 2018 first drive

New diesel engine and gearbox make big-selling C-Class as good as any of its rivals objectively, though it’s still a luxurious, laid-back sort

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9 August 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220d 2018 first drive
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Range Rover Sport P400e 2018 first drive

Plug-in hybrid version of Range Rover Sport should win plenty of fans on pecuniary appeal. Drives well enough, although it isn’t the pick of the breed

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7 August 2018
Range Rover Sport P400e 2018 first drive
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Skoda Kodiaq long-term test

High-spec seven-seater Kodiaq had a lot to prove — for Skoda and SUVs. How did it fare after twelve months of family life?

7 August 2018
Skoda Kodiaq long-term test
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Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost 2018 UK first drive

Entry-level four-pot Ford Mustang handles well and isn’t without its combustive charms, but its 'consolation prize', half-measure aura still lingers

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7 August 2018
Ford Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost 2018 UK first drive
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Audi TT RS Coupé long-term test

The Audi TT RS has the looks, a vociferous engine and the supercar-baiting performance, but is it too uncompromising to use as a daily driver?

7 August 2018
Audi TT RS Coupé long-term test
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BMW M5 Competition 2018 first drive

More power, lower and firmer suspension and sharper steering inject even more driver reward and drama into the M5

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5 August 2018
BMW M5 Competition 2018 first drive
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Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 2018 first drive

Delivers open-air thrills in a way few supercars can match, despite a few minor issues, thanks to the irresistible appeal of a V12 engine

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2 August 2018
Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 2018 first drive
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BMW i8 Roadster 2018 first drive

The only hybrid convertible two-seater won't thrill sports car purists, but it demands attention

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1 August 2018
BMW i8 Roadster 2018 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 AMG Line 2018 UK first drive

A mild hybrid engine makes the revised C-Class even more of a refined cruiser, but range mates still have more appeal

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30 July 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 AMG Line 2018 UK first drive
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BMW M2 Competition 2018 first drive

The M2 Competition replaces the ‘plain’ M2 with the promise of better on-the-limit handling and more muscle. And boy, does it deliver

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29 July 2018
BMW M2 Competition 2018 first drive
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Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 first drive

Ford's new performance pick-up truck, the 210bhp diesel-powered Ranger Raptor, is coming to the UK. We've tested its off-road credentials in the Australian outback

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29 July 2018
Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 first drive

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