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2016 Nissan Kicks first drive

We drive the Nissan Kicks, a small SUV built for 80 global markets - although not ours - where the Nissan Juke and Qashqai already dominate

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18 August 2016
2016 Nissan Kicks first drive
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2016 DS 3 Performance Cabrio first drive

The Performance Cabrio looks like it has all the ingredients to be a success, but the finished product is too compromised to be a real contender

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17 August 2016
2016 DS 3 Performance Cabrio first drive
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2016 Ford Ranger M-Sport 3.2 TDCi 4x4 double cab first drive

Suspension tweaks mean the high-end Ford Ranger M-Sport 3.2 TDCi handles well, but it's one pricey pick-up

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12 August 2016
2016 Ford Ranger M-Sport 3.2 TDCi 4x4 double cab first drive
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2016 Jaguar F-Type SVR UK

We've driven the Jaguar F-Type SVR in the UK. What does this 567bhp range-topping brute have to offer, seeing as it costs more than £100,000?

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12 August 2016
2016 Jaguar F-Type SVR UK
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Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi Ecoflex 110 Tech Line first drive

The Vauxhall Astra isn't as good to drive as some of its rivals, but as an overall package this frugal version makes sense for fleet and private buyers alike

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10 August 2016
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi Ecoflex 110 Tech Line first drive
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2016 Ferrari 488 Spider UK first drive

The 488's incredible engine and handling and open-top experience make for something very special indeed. It's not as structurally solid as the 650S, but it's more fun

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10 August 2016
2016 Ferrari 488 Spider UK first drive
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2016 Mercedes-Benz E 350 d AMG Line first drive

Luxurious and refined V6 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a whiff of baby S-Class about it

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9 August 2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz E 350 d AMG Line first drive
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2016 Alpina B7 Biturbo first drive

The new Alpina B7 is a slick, quick and elegant take on the super-fast luxury limo

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8 August 2016
2016 Alpina B7 Biturbo first drive
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2016 Caterham Seven 310R first drive

A motorsport-inspired engine upgrade has helped Caterham to produce one of the best-balanced Sevens to date

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5 August 2016
2016 Caterham Seven 310R first drive
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2016 Aston Martin DB11

The Aston Martin DB11 spearheads a completely new model range explosion by Aston. And it's brilliant.

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5 August 2016
2016 Aston Martin DB11
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2016 Toyota Aygo X-clusiv first drive

The Toyota Aygo X-clusiv is the Japanese car maker's quirky-looking city car in its range-topping trim. Does the extra kit justify the price hike?

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4 August 2016
2016 Toyota Aygo X-clusiv first drive
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2016 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Estate

Twin-turbo V6-powered Mercedes-AMG C 43 offers plenty of punch but disappointing handling

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3 August 2016
2016 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Estate

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