First drives

Abarth 595 Competizione
First Drive

2016 Abarth 595 Competizione first drive

The Abarth 595 gets treated to a light refresh as part of the 500's facelift. We've driven the Competizione on Italian roads

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8 June 2016
2016 Abarth 595 Competizione first drive
Audi S4
First Drive

2016 Audi S4 first drive

New Audi S4 keeps things reserved in the looks department, but packs a 349bhp turbocharged V6 petrol punch. We've driven an early car abroad

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8 June 2016
2016 Audi S4 first drive
Abarth 124 Spider prototype
First Drive

2016 Abarth 124 Spider prototype drive

The Abarth version of the 124 may only be a mildly tuned upgrade of Fiat's standard car, but it's a revelation

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8 June 2016
2016 Abarth 124 Spider prototype drive
Porsche 911 R
First Drive

2016 Porsche 911 R first drive

With its naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat six, GT3 suspension and a six-speed manual gearbox, the 911 R is undoubtedly one of Porsche's greatest models

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8 June 2016
2016 Porsche 911 R first drive
Tesla Model X
First Drive

2016 Tesla Model X first drive

The Tesla Model X brings full electrification to the SUV class. We see if it’s as impressive as the Model S saloon

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7 June 2016
2016 Tesla Model X first drive
Fiat 124 Spider
First Drive

2016 Fiat 124 Spider first drive

Handsome, pleasant and a bit more grown-up than its Mazda twin, but not as stirring or as sporting to drive

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7 June 2016
2016 Fiat 124 Spider first drive
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S
First Drive

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S first drive

A new Golf tops the range: the GTI Clubsport S. It's a limited-run, lightened, 306bhp hot hatchback that its maker says is the fastest front-driver of all

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6 June 2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S first drive
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG
First Drive

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG first drive

It looks expensive, but with such impressive composure, equipment levels and fitness for purpose, the Tiguan is one of the best options in its class

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2 June 2016
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG first drive
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet
First Drive

2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet is the most powerful of the new C-Class soft-tops. It's a belter - and not just because it's quick

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2 June 2016
2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet
Mini JCW Convertible
First Drive

2016 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible UK first drive

The go-faster Mini John Cooper Works gets the convertible treatment. How does it fare on UK roads?

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2 June 2016
2016 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible UK first drive
Peugeot 2008 1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line
First Drive

2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line first drive

It looks chunkier and more appealing than ever, but the Peugeot 2008 is still a middling option in a mediocre class of cars

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2 June 2016
2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line first drive
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI FR-Line
First Drive

2016 Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI FR-Line first drive

Seat’s Alhambra now comes with a little more visual clout in FR-Line trim. We’ve tested the most powerful 181bhp variant

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1 June 2016
2016 Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI FR-Line first drive

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