First drives

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 Q4 AWD Milano Edizione 2017 first drive

The 276bhp version of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the most convincing iteration of the SUV to date, although not quite the finished dynamic article

20 September 2017

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 Q4 AWD Milano Edizione 2017 first drive

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Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 2017 first drive

The Volvo V90 Cross Country now comes with petrol power. But does it add up financially?

20 September 2017

Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 2017 first drive

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350d L AMG Line 2017 first drive

The best mass-produced luxury saloon in the world just got better. We've tried the diesel version of the revamped car on UK roads for the first time

19 September 2017

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350d L AMG Line 2017 first drive

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Vauxhall Grandland X 1.6D auto 2017 first drive

The diesel Grandland X is a better bet for most than the 1.2-litre petrol model but still struggles to stand out in a crowded market

19 September 2017

Vauxhall Grandland X 1.6D auto 2017 first drive

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Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 first drive

Funky, small Citroën C3 Aircross SUV hits the spot where it needs to and misses it where you’d expect it to

19 September 2017

Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 first drive

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Range Rover Velar First Edition P380 2017 first drive

High-spec variant of Range Rover's most road-biased model yet offers unrivalled tech and plenty of luxury, but has a less clearly defined focus

11 September 2017

Range Rover Velar First Edition P380 2017 first drive

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Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI 150 GT 2017 first drive

Mid-range petrol Volkswagen Passat has the class, refinement and drivability to match its reputation, but standard-fit dynamic sophistication is a touch disappointing

8 September 2017

Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI 150 GT 2017 first drive

The Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate might well be the car to dethrone the Audi RS6 as the quintessential modern-day super-wagon

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Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate 4Matic+ 2017 first drive

Mercedes-AMG's monstrous, all-paw estate car displays all the brawn and poise of a challenger destined to dethrone the Audi RS6 - but can it?

8 September 2017

Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate 4Matic+ 2017 first drive

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Mercedes-AMG GT C 2017 first drive

Latest Mercedes-AMG GT C brings the usual noise and drama, and adds a dose of poise that wasn’t always there

6 September 2017

Mercedes-AMG GT C 2017 first drive

The Volkswagen Arteon is considered the new face of the brand, with styling that will be carried over to other models in the range

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Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI 150PS UK 2017 first drive

Volkswagen’s new fastback certainly copes well with UK roads. Is the 148bhp 2.0 TDI model the answer for fleet drivers?

5 September 2017

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI 150PS UK 2017 first drive

The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is more fresh meat for the lower end of the Porsche Panamera range

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Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid UK 2017 first drive

Petrol-electric Porsche Panamera has real-world pace to spare and looks like good value next to its rangemates. Not without one or two drawbacks to drive – but still impressive.

4 September 2017

Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid UK 2017 first drive