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2016 Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary first drive

The 80th Anniversary 4/4 proves that Morgan's iconic roadster is still as relevant today as it was back in 1936

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19 July 2016
2016 Morgan 4/4 80th Anniversary first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Caravelle Gen 6 first drive

Celebratory high-spec version of VW’s arch people-mover is hugely versatile and usable, albeit a limp tribute to the full potential of the Caravelle

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18 July 2016
2016 Volkswagen Caravelle Gen 6 first drive
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2016 Porsche 718 Cayman first drive

It has less power than the Cayman S, but this standard 718 is very nearly as good

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15 July 2016
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman first drive
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2016 Cadillac XT5 Platinum first drive

Big US XT5 SUV is coming to Europe but not the UK, which is a relief on this evidence

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15 July 2016
2016 Cadillac XT5 Platinum first drive
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2016 Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy first drive

The Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy is now an official and permanent part of the Renault Sport line-up. Which is great, but it's not the fast Clio we're hankering for

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15 July 2016
2016 Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy first drive
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2016 Renault Clio dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav first drive

The popular Renault Clio receives a mid-life facelift and the option of a new 108bhp diesel engine. There’s plenty of punch, but it’s pricey in this guise

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14 July 2016
2016 Renault Clio dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav first drive
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Cadillac CT6 Platinum 2016 first drive

Cadillac's new luxury saloon is good to drive but simply can't match European rivals when it comes to the bigger picture

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14 July 2016
Cadillac CT6 Platinum 2016 first drive
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2016 Citroën C4 Cactus Rip Curl 1.2 Puretech S&S 110 first drive

Citroën has teamed up with surf brand Rip Curl for this special edition Cactus. Will buyers be stoked, or is it a wipeout? We find out on UK roads

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14 July 2016
2016 Citroën C4 Cactus Rip Curl 1.2 Puretech S&S 110 first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune 1.2 TSI 105 first drive

On paper the Dune looks like another Beetle that relies on nostalgia. Thankfully, it turns out that this 'bug' is more than just style over substance

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14 July 2016
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune 1.2 TSI 105 first drive
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2016 Smart Brabus Fortwo first drive

The second-generation Smart Brabus Fortwo is still quirky, cute and better than the first, but it remains underwhelming to drive

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14 July 2016
2016 Smart Brabus Fortwo first drive
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2016 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 UK first drive

There's more financial sense in an entry-level Mercedes SL, but few with the necessary funds will be able to resist this 63's brutal charms

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13 July 2016
2016 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 UK first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion SEL Outdoor Pack first drive

Outdoor Pack-equipped Volkswagen Tiguan is worth the small extra outlay for those tasked with battling the UK's tougher driving conditions

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12 July 2016
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion SEL Outdoor Pack first drive

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