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Subaru XV 2.0 SE Premium 2018 first drive

Second-generation XV sits on a new platform and is safer and more refined than before, but it suffers from the same problems that plagued its predecessor

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11 December 2017
Subaru XV 2.0 SE Premium 2018 first drive
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Alpine A110 2018 first drive

The Alpine A110 is back. We witness the rebirth of the French sports car maker and drive the wonderful A110, one of the best driver's cars in years

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7 December 2017
Alpine A110 2018 first drive
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DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180 2018 first drive

New French luxury SUV looks derivative but is refined and fairly lavish. It's appealing in its way but lacks the completeness to easily justify its price

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6 December 2017
DS 7 Crossback BlueHDi 180 2018 first drive
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Ford Ecosport 2018 first drive

New Ford Ecosport is an improvement on its predecessor, but the small crossover game has moved on significantly, too

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6 December 2017
Ford Ecosport 2018 first drive
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Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 first drive

Volkswagen successfully miniaturises the performance Golf’s recipe for the first time; the Polo GTI is desirable, well rounded and fun to drive

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6 December 2017
Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 first drive
Hyundai i30 Fastback
The i30 has previously been offered in hatchback and estate form – now there's a fastback
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Hyundai i30 Fastback 2018 first drive

The Hyundai i30 Fastback combines good looks with sensible practicalities, but its dynamic charm is what appeals the most

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6 December 2017
Hyundai i30 Fastback 2018 first drive
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BMW i3s 2018 first drive

The BMW i3s receives more power, lower suspension and bigger wheels than the regular i3, adding some keenness to drive to the already funky compact electric car

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5 December 2017
BMW i3s 2018 first drive
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2018 first drive

Alfa Romeo has turned up the heat on its first SUV with the 503bhp Stelvio Quadrifoglio, but can it engage and thrill like the Giulia Quadrifoglio saloon?

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4 December 2017
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2018 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupé 4Matic 2017 first drive

A facelift and a new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 endow the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé with a stunning combination of performance, luxury and refinement

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2 December 2017
Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupé 4Matic 2017 first drive
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Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet 2017 first drive

Facelifted S63 Cabriolet gains more potency and speed to go alongside impressive refinement

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2 December 2017
Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet 2017 first drive
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Range Rover P400e PHEV prototype first drive

A first glimpse at the new Range Rover PHEV highlights its rough edges, but with some polishing it will add a much needed string to Land Rover's bow

1 December 2017
Range Rover P400e PHEV prototype first drive
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2017 first drive

Is the faster Cayman GTS the car to convince purists of a four-cylinder Porsche?

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30 November 2017
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2017 first drive

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