First drives

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018 first drive

Practical, sensible, well-priced and moderately stylish, but undistinguished to drive and unlikely to leave a huge impression on the European crossover scene

19 June 2017

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018 first drive

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Jeep Compass Multijet 140 Limited 2017 first drive

The new Jeep Compass enters an ultra-competitive market. It'll need to be an improvement on the previous Compass if the compact SUV is to compete with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Seat Ateca

16 June 2017

Jeep Compass Multijet 140 Limited 2017 first drive

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Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 Tekna 2017 first drive

Multiple small updates for the Nissan Qashqai look to boost the market-leading compact crossover’s premium appeal

15 June 2017

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 Tekna 2017 first drive

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Hyundai Kona 2017 first drive

Hyundai's new compact crossover is aimed at taking on the Nissan Juke. We've driven a late development prototype in South Korea

14 June 2017

Hyundai Kona 2017 first drive

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Tesla Model S 100D 2017 UK first drive

This longest-travelling version of the Model S is perfect for anyone with range anxiety, but it's still a pricey choice

13 June 2017

Tesla Model S 100D 2017 UK first drive

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Honda Civic Type R 2017 first drive

Honda's Civic Type R is back, with a new front-drive Nürburgring record and a point to prove on the road too

12 June 2017

Honda Civic Type R 2017 first drive

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Ferrari GTC4 Lusso 2017 UK first drive

Does the Ferrari FF replacement serve up Maranello’s famed driver involvement while also offering limo-like levels of luxury?

12 June 2017

Ferrari GTC4 Lusso 2017 UK first drive

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Mazda CX-5 2.2D AWD Sport Nav 2017 first drive

The renewed, visually reinvigorated Mazda CX-5 arrives in the UK to challenge the Volkswagen Tiguan's place in the crossover hierarchy

8 June 2017

Mazda CX-5 2.2D AWD Sport Nav 2017 first drive

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Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDI 130 GT Line 2017 first drive

New diesel engine helps keep Peugeot’s family hatchback competitive with its newer rivals, but the 308 still isn't as complete or as practical as some

7 June 2017

Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDI 130 GT Line 2017 first drive