First drives

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Audi S5 Cabriolet long-term test

Sporty, handsome and powerful all describe the Audi S5 Cabriolet aptly, but what is it like to live with day-to-day? We found out over five months

27 January 2018

Audi S5 Cabriolet long-term test

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Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2018 first drive

Honda's 10th-generation Civic is now available with a 1.6-litre diesel engine. We find out how this oil-burning hatchback stacks up.

26 January 2018

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2018 first drive

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Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC Sport 2018 first drive

Honda has facelifted its practical Jazz to make it more appealing to a younger audience and fitted it with a new engine, but is it enough to rival the best superminis in the class?

26 January 2018

Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC Sport 2018 first drive

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Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium Lineartronic 2018 first drive

Rugged Subaru XV enhances its appeal with new safety features and a smarter cabin design, but does it make it more appealing to buy?

25 January 2018

Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium Lineartronic 2018 first drive

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Seat Ibiza long-term test

Does the Seat Ibiza deserve class honours ahead of the Ford Fiesta? We spent five months with one to discover just that

24 January 2018

Seat Ibiza long-term test

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Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition 2018 first drive

Distinctive Range Rover Evoque rival has a charm of its own and a surprising amount of ‘big Volvo’ laid-back luxury feel. Few in the class are more worthy of a premium

24 January 2018

Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition 2018 first drive

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Audi RS4 Avant 2018 UK first drive

We get our hands on the barnstorming Audi RS4 Avant in the UK to see if this fast family estate can take the fight to the Mercedes-AMG C63 Estate

22 January 2018

Audi RS4 Avant 2018 UK first drive

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Volkswagen Up GTI 2018 first drive

Funky, light, enjoyable and even reasonably priced, the Volkswagen Up GTI is a car to be appreciated on its own compelling terms

18 January 2018

Volkswagen Up GTI 2018 first drive

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Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 Redline 2018 first drive

Our first flavour of the 1.0 TSI-engined Skoda Fabia on UK roads shows it’s versatile but not all that sporty

18 January 2018

Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 Redline 2018 first drive

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec front

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Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec 2018 first drive

Can the updated Ford Ecosport improve its reputation and become the small SUV of choice, or is it another misguided effort from the Blue Oval?

18 January 2018

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec 2018 first drive

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Nissan e-NV200 Evalia 7S 2018 first drive

All-electric seven-seater is rarity among MPVs, and for good reason: the Nissan e-NV200 Evalia is pricey and still has limited usability. Expect to see plenty as city taxis and delivery vans, though

18 January 2018

Nissan e-NV200 Evalia 7S 2018 first drive