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2016 BMW 740Le xDrive first drive

A technological marvel and a fine luxury conveyance, but it won't be the default choice for airport chauffeurs

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2 August 2016
2016 BMW 740Le xDrive first drive
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Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 DSG

The Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 DSG combines searing straight line performance with everyday practicality, but does it make any financial sense?

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2 August 2016
Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 DSG
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2016 Kia Niro First Edition first drive

New Kia Niro shows promise, but lower-end versions of the hybrid crossover may be worth investigating for the relative savings they offer

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2 August 2016
2016 Kia Niro First Edition first drive
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2016 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso Plus UK first drive

Fiat’s attempt at adding Italian sophistication to an MX-5 has mixed results. Respectable to use, unconvincing as a sports car

6
2 August 2016
2016 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso Plus UK first drive
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Noble M600 Speedster

Noble M600 Speedster adds open air, and can add automatic transmission, to the intoxicating, if old-school, Noble experience

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1 August 2016
Noble M600 Speedster
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2016 BMW i3 94Ah first drive

New battery pack gives BMW's appealing electric hatchback a useful increase in driving range but it doesn't come cheap

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1 August 2016
2016 BMW i3 94Ah first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 BiTDI 240 R-line 4Motion DSG first drive

Full-fat diesel variant of the Volkswagen Tiguan delivers plenty of power but better versions of the crossover are available for less cash

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29 July 2016
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 BiTDI 240 R-line 4Motion DSG first drive
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2016 Porsche Macan GTS first drive

Sitting between the S and the Turbo in the model range, the Porsche Macan GTS is one of the most entertaining SUVs out there

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29 July 2016
2016 Porsche Macan GTS first drive
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2016 Jaguar XE 2.0d 180 AWD R Sport first drive

Jaguar's attempt to beat Audi at its quattro game is good, but the rear-drive XEs offer more fun

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28 July 2016
2016 Jaguar XE 2.0d 180 AWD R Sport first drive
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C 220 d AMG Line Cabriolet first drive

Despite a lacklustre engine, the all-new Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet is a more cohesive package than BMW's closest rival

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28 July 2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz C 220 d AMG Line Cabriolet first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG first drive

The Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line may offer all the advantages of lesser Tiguans, but it’s just too expensive to recommend

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28 July 2016
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG first drive
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2016 Renault Twingo The Colour Run first drive

Special-edition Twingo is packed with kit for a reasonable price, but a practicality deficit and a gutless engine leave us feeling cold

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27 July 2016
2016 Renault Twingo The Colour Run first drive

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