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Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 SE L 2017 first drive

New tech and mild tweaks make the Skoda Octavia as recommendable as ever. Just don’t expect to fall in love

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3 April 2017
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 SE L 2017 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz E 300 Coupe AMG Line 2017 first drive

Our UK drive of Mercedes' new E 300 Coupé reveals that its turbocharged four-cylinder is a strong performer, but it’s not the engine we’d choose

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31 March 2017
Mercedes-Benz E 300 Coupe AMG Line 2017 first drive
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Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster 2017 first drive

Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster arrives with an upgraded chassis over the Coupé and tweaks that make it even more thrilling to drive

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29 March 2017
Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster 2017 first drive
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Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster 2017 first drive

It's the slower and cheaper of the two AMG GT Roadsters, but these adjectives are harsh given this excellent open-top's broad range of talents

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29 March 2017
Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster 2017 first drive
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Volkswagen Golf R 2017 first drive

A facelift for the fantastically capable all-rounder delivers more power and new tech to the cabin, improving on an already exceptional formula

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29 March 2017
Volkswagen Golf R 2017 first drive
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Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 110 SE Navigation 2017 first drive

This is a first UK drive of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf, which comes with an updated infotainment system and a lower price. What's not to like?

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29 March 2017
Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 110 SE Navigation 2017 first drive
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Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi 2017 first drive

Diesel power makes the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi frugal, but it doesn’t drive quite as sweetly as our preferred petrol

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28 March 2017
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi 2017 first drive
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Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115 2017 first drive

Attractive, well equipped and roomy hatchback offers Volkswagen Group quality without the high price tag

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28 March 2017
Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115 2017 first drive
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Kia Picanto 2 1.0 MPI 2017 first drive

Third-generation city car sets a high bar on refinement, packaging and out-of-town dynamism, but avoid the entry-level engine

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27 March 2017
Kia Picanto 2 1.0 MPI 2017 first drive
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Honda Civic EX 1.0 Turbo 2017 first drive

Our UK drive of the new Honda Civic reveals that it's an impressively well-rounded family hatchback

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27 March 2017
Honda Civic EX 1.0 Turbo 2017 first drive
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Jaguar F-Type SVR 2017 first drive

Light updates for the 2018 model year Jaguar F-Type SVR do little to change the car’s character

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25 March 2017
Jaguar F-Type SVR 2017 first drive
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Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2.0 Turbo 4x4 2017 first drive

Range-topping Insignia hatchback gets four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox to go with its conspicuously well-turned styling

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24 March 2017
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2.0 Turbo 4x4 2017 first drive

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