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2017 Peugeot 308 GTi first drive

Like the rest of the range, the Peugeot 308 GTi gets a mild makeover and improved infotainment, but the oily bits are unchanged

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5 July 2017
2017 Peugeot 308 GTi first drive
BMW M4 CS
The M4 CS plugs the yawning chasm between the regular M4 and the limited edition, track-focused M4 GTS
First Drive

BMW M4 CS 2017 UK first drive - with video

The BMW M4 CS occupies the middle ground between the standard M4 and the M4 GTS. Is it the pick of the range?

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4 July 2017
BMW M4 CS 2017 UK first drive - with video
First Drive

Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R 2017 first drive

Ford has tried to turn the Mustang into a track machine by putting it on a diet and giving it a new engine. Has it worked?

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29 June 2017
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R 2017 first drive
First Drive

Birds BMW M235i 2017 first drive

Tuning company Birds realises BMW M235i’s potential with well-judged engine and chassis upgrades

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29 June 2017
Birds BMW M235i 2017 first drive
Skoda Citigo
This is the facelifted Skoda Citigo
First Drive

Skoda Citigo 2017 first drive

The facelifted Citigo gets a new infotainment system, but Skoda has wisely resisted the urge to make sweeping changes

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28 June 2017
Skoda Citigo 2017 first drive
First Drive

Ford Fiesta 2017 first drive

Ford says the all-new Fiesta has extra polish and more space. We drove the ST-Line X 5-door 1.0T Ecoboost to find out how it shapes up

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27 June 2017
Ford Fiesta 2017 first drive
First Drive

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Design Nav 1.5 Turbo Ecotec 140 2017 first drive

Low-rung estate model offers great value for money, albeit with little shine or excitement

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23 June 2017
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Design Nav 1.5 Turbo Ecotec 140 2017 first drive
First Drive

Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Electric Drive 2017 first drive

The Smart Fortwo Cabriolet ED is a great city car, being good to drive, easy to park and cheap to run – but it has some limitations

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21 June 2017
Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Electric Drive 2017 first drive
First Drive

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer SRi Nav 1.6 Turbo D 136 2017 first drive

We drive Vauxhall's smart Insignia estate in popular SRi Nav spec to see how it'll fare against rivals such as the Volkswagen Passat Estate

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20 June 2017
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer SRi Nav 1.6 Turbo D 136 2017 first drive
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce first drive

New 276bhp Veloce option puts added spring in the Giulia’s step

20 June 2017
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce first drive
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Ferrari 812 Superfast 2017 first drive

The 812 Superfast instantly becomes the world's best Super GT car, massively entertaining and almost making 789bhp entirely accessible. Almost.

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19 June 2017
Ferrari 812 Superfast 2017 first drive
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BMW 530e iPerformance SE 2017 first drive

Plug-in hybrid version of BMW's 5 Series is well-placed to take sales away from its higher-end diesel siblings. Strong performance and handling with favourable running costs.

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19 June 2017
BMW 530e iPerformance SE 2017 first drive

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