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Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 d AMG Line 2017 first drive

Equipped with Merc's creamy V6 diesel and sumptuous air suspension, the 350 d GLC feels worth every bit the considerable premium it demands

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18 April 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 d AMG Line 2017 first drive
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Volkswagen T-Roc prototype first drive

The T-Roc finally gives Volkswagen a rival to the Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca; just don't call it the Golf SUV

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12 April 2017
Volkswagen T-Roc prototype first drive
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance 2017 first drive

The Golf GTI Performance adds the faintest froth to the standard car's character but makes it no less lovely

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12 April 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance 2017 first drive
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Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 2017 first drive

A power boost makes the Seat Leon Cupra 300 faster than ever, but it’s more of a GT than a hot hatch

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12 April 2017
Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 2017 first drive
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Volkswagen e-Golf 2017 first drive

The second generation of all-electric Golf still isn't perfect - but that doesn't prevent it from being an accomplished class leader

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12 April 2017
Volkswagen e-Golf 2017 first drive
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Mini Countryman John Cooper Works 2017 first drive

Mini Countryman JCW gets four-wheel drive as standard and an extra 39bhp over the Cooper S – but the end result hardly justifies the premium

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12 April 2017
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works 2017 first drive
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Toyota Yaris 1.5 VVT-iE 2017 first drive

Comprehensive updates for the 2017 Toyota Yaris focus on the supermini's engines, design, ride comfort and refinement

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11 April 2017
Toyota Yaris 1.5 VVT-iE 2017 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 d 4Matic AMG Line Auto 2017 first drive

Mercedes-Benz's small SUV gets a higher ride height and more equipment for 2017 to remain fresh in this ever-popular class

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10 April 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 d 4Matic AMG Line Auto 2017 first drive
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Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 2017 first drive

The vRS gets all-wheel drive as part of the Octavia's wider facelift - although possibly not for the engine that really needs it

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10 April 2017
Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 2017 first drive
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Volkswagen Golf GTE Advance 2017 first drive

New cheaper price tag, and some well-chosen equipment upgrades, make better sense of the Golf GTE’s place in the hot Golf hierarchy

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7 April 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTE Advance 2017 first drive
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Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 1.6 Turbo D 110 2017 first drive

Lower-rung diesel Insignia saloon shows the odd sign of the bargain basement, but its blend of space, equipment, comfort and acceptable performance is strong

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7 April 2017
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 1.6 Turbo D 110 2017 first drive
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Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic first drive

In epitomising Audi's usual brand strengths, the four-seat A5 Cabriolet makes for an appealing open-top option

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4 April 2017
Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic first drive

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