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2016 Mazda MX-5 Icon first drive

This is the first special edition MX-5 to be powered by Mazda's 1.5-litre engine. Can the Icon it live up to its ambitious name?

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14 September 2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Icon first drive
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2016 Mini Clubman Cooper S All4 first drive

It may be surefooted, but we find it hard to recommend the Mini Cooper S Clubman All4 over its front-wheel-drive sibling

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14 September 2016
2016 Mini Clubman Cooper S All4 first drive
First Drive

2016 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ST-Line first drive

Looks good but doesn't have the driving appeal to justify the ST tag in its name

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13 September 2016
2016 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi ST-Line first drive
First Drive

2016 Mercedes-Benz E220 d Estate AMG Line first drive

Mercedes' new E-Class wagon is civilised, capacious and quietly efficient. Despite minor packaging flaws it does the job with a subtle flourish

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12 September 2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz E220 d Estate AMG Line first drive
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2016 Audi TT RS Coupé first drive

Fire-breathing edition of the TT returns with yet more power in the hope of toppling the latest Cayman, but the end result is a familiar story

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12 September 2016
2016 Audi TT RS Coupé first drive
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2016 Renault Scenic TCe 130 Signature Nav first drive

Striking looks and clever tech help make this the best Renault Scenic yet. We think going for one of the diesels makes more sense, though

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10 September 2016
2016 Renault Scenic TCe 130 Signature Nav first drive
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2016 Volvo V90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription first drive

Higher-spec four-wheel-drive version of the classy new Volvo V90 estate is tested on UK roads for the first time and it's no less impressive

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8 September 2016
2016 Volvo V90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription first drive
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2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 ST-Line first drive

Ford is cashing in on the popularity of its Fiesta ST hot hatch by lending its name to this less potent model. It makes a lot of sense

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7 September 2016
2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 ST-Line first drive
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2016 Porsche 718 Cayman 2.0 first drive

Enough now. Okay, it may not sound as good as its predecessor, but is the entry-level Porsche 718 Cayman 2.0 actually a better car?

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7 September 2016
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman 2.0 first drive
First Drive

2016 Citroën C4 Picasso Puretech 130 Flair auto first drive

Is a mid-life facelift enough to keep the C4 Picasso competitive in an unpredictable marketplace?

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7 September 2016
2016 Citroën C4 Picasso Puretech 130 Flair auto first drive
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2016 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Elite 2.0 CDTi first drive

A mid-life refresh aims to bring the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer up to date. It’s better, but still behind the class best

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7 September 2016
2016 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Elite 2.0 CDTi first drive
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2017 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 Tourer first drive

Mazda 6 gets dynamic, refinement and equipment upgrades for its second facelift. It feels every bit as competent as before – but no more so

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6 September 2016
2017 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 Tourer first drive

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