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Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4Matic Yellow Night Edition 2017 first drive

Mercedes-AMG's lairy small crossover has been given numerous garish yellow details, but it doesn't stop the GLA 45 being a respectable performance machine

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30 October 2017
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4Matic Yellow Night Edition 2017 first drive
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Porsche Cayenne S 2018 first drive

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne has more tech, more power and a new chassis, but is it enough to make it the best SUV on sale?

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26 October 2017
Porsche Cayenne S 2018 first drive
Lexus LS 500h F Sport
Prices for the new Lexus LS are tipped to start from £75,000 and rise to just over £100,000
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Lexus LS 500h F Sport 2018 first drive

New Lexus LS looks to take the fight to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class; short drive provides early clues and provokes several questions

26 October 2017
Lexus LS 500h F Sport 2018 first drive
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2018 first drive

Trades a little charm for wide-ranging, deep-seated ability. The Cayenne Turbo is genuinely a world-class SUV and, as a result, a slightly less distinctive Porsche

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26 October 2017
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2018 first drive
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Jaguar XJR 575 SWB 2017 first drive

Flagship Jaguar XJR now puts out 567bhp from a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 as part of a wider XJ revamp, but is it a match for an S-Class?

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25 October 2017
Jaguar XJR 575 SWB 2017 first drive
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Nissan Leaf 2017 first drive

New Leaf has plenty of substance to go with its striking looks, but there is still work to do if Nissan wants to take class honours in the UK

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24 October 2017
Nissan Leaf 2017 first drive
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Maserati Levante S GranSport 2017 first drive

Get ready to trade in your diesels: Maserati’s luxury SUV finally gets the engine it’s always needed

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20 October 2017
Maserati Levante S GranSport 2017 first drive
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Jaguar XF Sportbrake TDV6 2017 first drive

The handsome Jaguar XF Sportbrake exhibits all the hallmarks that makes the saloon great, and with the silky smooth diesel V6 makes it a compelling choice

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19 October 2017
Jaguar XF Sportbrake TDV6 2017 first drive
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Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI 2017 first drive

Volkswagen's new compact crossover has the looks, the engineering and the build quality to be a resounding success, but not with this diesel engine

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19 October 2017
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI 2017 first drive
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BMW 5 Series M550i 2017 first drive

The all-paw M550i is a fast, effortless mile-muncher, but there's a reason why it won't be sold in the UK

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19 October 2017
BMW 5 Series M550i 2017 first drive
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Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDI 2 2017 UK first drive

Handsome entrant into the bulging small crossover market has a strong engine and agile handling, but isn’t as comfortable or complete as rivals

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18 October 2017
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDI 2 2017 UK first drive
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Citroën C3 Aircross UK 2017 first drive

The Citroen C3 Aircross has got funky looks and a charming interior, but it's another small SUV, and another dynamic miss. Numb steering is just one thing keeping it from class best

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17 October 2017
Citroën C3 Aircross UK 2017 first drive

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