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2015 Ford Mondeo 1.0 Ecoboost first drive

Small Ecoboost engine never feels overwhelmed, but nor does it sparkle in Mondeo body

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17 February 2015
2015 Ford Mondeo 1.0 Ecoboost first drive
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2015 Ford Focus ST first drive

Facelift for the Focus ST brings with it an even sharper drive and a bargain price

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17 February 2015
2015 Ford Focus ST first drive
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2015 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184 R-Line first drive

Facelifted Scirocco is handsome and practical, although its appeal is beginning to fade in the face of more advanced competition

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13 February 2015
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184 R-Line first drive
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2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 N-tec first drive

A new 1.6-litre petrol engine will bolster the already excellent Nissan Qashqai range, but can it replace the 1.5-litre diesel as the engine of choice?

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13 February 2015
2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 N-tec first drive
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Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 2015 first drive

If you want to transport lots of stuff very quickly and for a reasonable amount of money, this is a great option

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12 February 2015
Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 2015 first drive
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2015 Smart Fortwo 0.9 90 Twinamic UK first drive

Quirky-looking automatic Smart proves a charming compact car for UK roads – if you're willing to pay the premium

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11 February 2015
2015 Smart Fortwo 0.9 90 Twinamic UK first drive
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2015 BMW M235i Convertible auto UK first drive

Removing the roof of a performance car rarely works. Does the BMW M235i Convertible buck the trend?

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11 February 2015
2015 BMW M235i Convertible auto UK first drive
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2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R UK first drive

Volkswagen's hot coupé gets minor styling and technical tweaks, but more significant changes are needed

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11 February 2015
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R UK first drive
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2015 Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2D 150 SE-L UK first drive

Mazda’s refreshed Mondeo rival is richer inside and softer-riding than before but loses its dynamic edge

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9 February 2015
2015 Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2D 150 SE-L UK first drive
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2015 Lotus Exige S Roadster auto first drive

Exige Roadster's new automatic gearbox doesn't spoil things; this low-slung Lotus remains huge fun to drive

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6 February 2015
2015 Lotus Exige S Roadster auto first drive
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2015 Smart Fortwo 0.9 90 Twinamic first drive

Smart has ditched its clunky five-speed automated manual gearbox for a six-speed twin-clutch. Is it any good?

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6 February 2015
2015 Smart Fortwo 0.9 90 Twinamic first drive
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2015 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 220 R-Line DSG first drive

A subtle exterior facelift hides a more powerful and efficient 217bhp engine. Have the changes improved VW's popular coupe?

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5 February 2015
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 220 R-Line DSG first drive

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