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2017 BMW 5 Series 530d xDrive first drive

All-new BMW 5 Series shows a broader set of abilities than before on our early prototype drive across demanding Welsh roads

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12 October 2016
2017 BMW 5 Series 530d xDrive first drive
First Drive

2016 Ssangyong Musso EX auto first drive

The Ssangyong Korando Sports pick-up truck gets a new name, engine and gearbox, but familiar flaws remain

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12 October 2016
2016 Ssangyong Musso EX auto first drive
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2016 Mini Cooper S Works 210 first drive

Mini's 210 combines the better comfort and refinement of a Cooper S with the rorty soundtrack and improved performance of a John Cooper Works

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12 October 2016
2016 Mini Cooper S Works 210 first drive
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2017 Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair first drive

Citroën's core small car is reinvented in the Cactus mould, with an emphasis on comfort and being different from the herd

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10 October 2016
2017 Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair first drive
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2016 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175 Sport Nav first drive

This range-topping Mazda 6 Saloon gets better engine refinement and chassis tweaks; it remains a strong contender in the class

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10 October 2016
2016 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 175 Sport Nav first drive
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2016 Audi R8 Spyder UK drive first drive

The Audi R8 Spyder doesn't quite match the dynamic sparkle of the Coupé but makes up for this with its open-air V10 magic

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9 October 2016
2016 Audi R8 Spyder UK drive first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90 Beats Edition first drive

The Polo Beats Edition is packed with extra kit for a reasonable price, but its average driving dynamics leave us cold

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7 October 2016
2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90 Beats Edition first drive
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Infiniti Q30 1.6T DCT SE 2016 first drive

This Infiniti Q30 is a refined choice and one of the better options in the range for private buyers, but it remains some way behind rival efforts

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7 October 2016
Infiniti Q30 1.6T DCT SE 2016 first drive
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2017 Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP 165 Allure EAT6 first drive

Peugeot's 3008 moves from MPV to SUV in response to sales patterns, and our first experience reveals it should enjoy a substantial chunk of said interest

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7 October 2016
2017 Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP 165 Allure EAT6 first drive
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2016 Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition first drive

Packed with standard kit, the Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition is great value, but the driving experience still leaves us cold

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6 October 2016
2016 Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition first drive
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2017 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI 286 first drive

An early drive in the new Audi Q5 reveals a classy and competent car but not an exciting one

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5 October 2016
2017 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI 286 first drive
First Drive

2016 BMW i3 94Ah Range Extender first drive

New 94Ah battery improves on the Range Extender i3's already impressive range, while its long list of strengths remains

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5 October 2016
2016 BMW i3 94Ah Range Extender first drive

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