First Drive

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 200 d Sport first drive

A mid-life refresh leaves the Mercedes-Benz A 200 d Sport looking little different on the outside, but how is it to drive on UK roads?

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24 February 2016
2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 200 d Sport first drive
First Drive

2016 DS 3 PureTech 130 Prestige first drive

New three-pot engine and added kit among the upgrades for the relaunched premium supermini that completes the standalone DS range

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24 February 2016
2016 DS 3 PureTech 130 Prestige first drive
First Drive

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e M Sport first drive

The BMW X5 xDrive40e claims up to 85.6mpg and emissions of 77g/km of CO2. Do those figures measure up in the real world on UK roads?

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19 February 2016
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e M Sport first drive
First Drive

2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro first drive

The limited-run Sport Recaro MX-5 is the most expensive version of Mazda’s roadster yet. At more than £24,000, is it worth the extra?

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19 February 2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro first drive
First Drive

2016 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D Business Edition first drive

The Avensis gains new diesel engines, suspension tweaks and a restyle inside and out. Can it now match the class best?

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19 February 2016
2016 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D Business Edition first drive
First Drive

2016 Hyundai Ioniq HEV

Hyundai's Ioniq will eventually be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure EV forms. Here we drive an early Korean-spec hybrid on Seoul roads

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16 February 2016
2016 Hyundai Ioniq HEV
First Drive

2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible first drive

Mini did a superb job with its latest hatchback, but will removing the roof ruin things? We drive the latest Convertible on US roads to find out

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16 February 2016
2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible first drive
First Drive

2016 BMW M2 first first drive

Few first drives in 2016 are as hotly anticipated as that of the BMW M2. Now it's time: we drive it on road and track to see if it's the best of its breed

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16 February 2016
2016 BMW M2 first first drive
First Drive

2016 BMW X4 M40i first drive

More power, tweaked styling and a great driving experience. This is truly a car for every occasion

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16 February 2016
2016 BMW X4 M40i first drive
First Drive

2016 Skoda Octavia vRS by Revo Technik

Well-known tuning firm gets slightly carried away with sensible family Skoda estate. Results are extraordinary.

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16 February 2016
2016 Skoda Octavia vRS by Revo Technik
First Drive

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 150 Ultra Sport first drive

Not as engaging as the best, but this slick premium wagon wins big on economy and refinement

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12 February 2016
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 150 Ultra Sport first drive
First Drive

2016 Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 DSG first drive

The Skoda Superb is a practical, economical family hack, or is it? What if you were to add a 276bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine and four-wheel drive?

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12 February 2016
2016 Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 280 4x4 DSG first drive

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