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2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale UK first drive

Ferrari’s California T Handling Speciale hits the UK, complete with what Maranello calls 'extra edge'. It's our new pick of the range

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12 July 2016
2016 Ferrari California T Handling Speciale UK first drive
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2016 Toyota Hilux Double Cab Icon auto first drive

Better to drive than its predecessor and amazingly capable off road, but Europe’s best-selling pick-up is still more work tool than SUV

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11 July 2016
2016 Toyota Hilux Double Cab Icon auto first drive
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2016 Renault Clio RS16 first drive

We try the Renault Clio RS16. Officially, it's still a concept car, but we dearly hope it doesn't stay that way

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11 July 2016
2016 Renault Clio RS16 first drive
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2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S first drive

Four cylinders sound worse than six, but the Porsche 718 Cayman nevertheless remains an unbeatable sports car

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10 July 2016
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S first drive
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2016 Seat Leon ST Cupra 290 Black DSG first drive

Seat’s rapid family wagon gets more power and new driver aids, so is this now the best hot estate?

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8 July 2016
2016 Seat Leon ST Cupra 290 Black DSG first drive
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2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé first drive

New C63 S Coupé develops more torque than a Lambo - but is it enough to banish memory of the '63' V8? Our first UK drive decides

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8 July 2016
2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé first drive
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2017 Skoda Kodiaq prototype first drive

The Skoda Kodiaq, at least in this early prototype form, shows real promise, with space and quality shining through

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7 July 2016
2017 Skoda Kodiaq prototype first drive
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 d Coupé first drive

In its attempt to fill another niche, the Mercedes GLC Coupé is compelling next to BMW's X4, but misses the mark versus Porsche's Macan

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5 July 2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 d Coupé first drive
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2016 Volkswagen California Ocean 2.0 TDI 204 first drive

Volkswagen California takes the evolution of the iconic VW camper into its sixth generation. We try the range-topping twin-turbo diesel

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5 July 2016
2016 Volkswagen California Ocean 2.0 TDI 204 first drive
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2016 Hyundai Ioniq HEV Premium SE first drive

Hybrid Hyundai Ioniq makes a convincing case for itself compared with Toyota's Prius, if less so in the wider family hatch arena

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5 July 2016
2016 Hyundai Ioniq HEV Premium SE first drive
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2016 Ford Mustang Sutton CS700 first drive

Independent dealer’s take on a tuned Mustang V8 is hugely fast and dramatic, but will need ordering with restraint to work well on British roads

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2 July 2016
2016 Ford Mustang Sutton CS700 first drive
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2016 Volkswagen Up 1.0 TSI first drive

Volkswagen's city car becomes much more fun thanks to the addition of a turbocharger

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30 June 2016
2016 Volkswagen Up 1.0 TSI first drive

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