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Volvo V60 D4 Inscription 2018 UK first drive

Plusher version of Volvo’s new estate has better refinement, but its manual gearbox seems at odds with its relaxed engine

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26 July 2018
Volvo V60 D4 Inscription 2018 UK first drive
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Kia Sportage GT-Line S 2.0 CRDi 48V 2018 first drive

A mild hybrid engine for Kia's refreshed mid-sized SUV isn't the best match for this top-spec variant

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25 July 2018
Kia Sportage GT-Line S 2.0 CRDi 48V 2018 first drive
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Hyundai Kona Electric 2018 first drive

Its chassis is tripped up by the huge torque output, but the slightly pricey Kona Electric isn’t as lifeless to drive as other EVs

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25 July 2018
Hyundai Kona Electric 2018 first drive
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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Saloon 2018 first drive

Facelifted Mercedes-AMG C63 doesn’t need a power hike to retain its dominant status and effusive charm among the super-saloon crowd

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24 July 2018
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Saloon 2018 first drive
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Audi TTS Coupe 2018 first drive

As talented as it’s always been, the TT covers every base as well as you would expect – even if it could be a little more exciting

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18 July 2018
Audi TTS Coupe 2018 first drive
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Mazda 6 2.5 GT Sport Nav+ 2018 UK first drive

Refreshed saloon is much more convincing inside, but range-topping 2.5-litre petrol engine makes concessions not seen lower down the range

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18 July 2018
Mazda 6 2.5 GT Sport Nav+ 2018 UK first drive
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Maserati Levante S GranSport 2018 UK first drive

Minor updates make a big impact on high-riding Levante's refinement, even if outright performance still falls shy of rivals

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17 July 2018
Maserati Levante S GranSport 2018 UK first drive
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Tesla Model S 75D 2018 UK first drive

New starting point for revised Model S line-up is still the electric saloon to beat

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16 July 2018
Tesla Model S 75D 2018 UK first drive
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Ford Fiesta ST 2018 UK first drive

Latest Fiesta to wear red ST badge is more refined than predecessor and more satisfying to drive over a range of speeds than any of its rivals

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16 July 2018
Ford Fiesta ST 2018 UK first drive
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Hyundai Nexo 2019 first drive

Designed from the outset to use a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, this front-driven crossover provides a taste of the future today

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13 July 2018
Hyundai Nexo 2019 first drive
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Volkswagen Arteon Elegance 1.5 EVO 2018 UK first drive

Entry-level fastback doesn’t do enough to make the Arteon any more competitive in an already-tough class

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13 July 2018
Volkswagen Arteon Elegance 1.5 EVO 2018 UK first drive
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Honda CR-V 2018 first drive

For its fourth-generation, the Honda CR-V grows in size and now offers a choice of five or seven seats, but slims down in terms of engine choices

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13 July 2018
Honda CR-V 2018 first drive

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