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2015 Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI 75 first drive

The new Skoda Fabia has arrived to great acclaim, but does this 1.0-litre engine from the smaller Citigo meet the high standards set by the rest of the range?

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13 January 2015
2015 Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI 75 first drive
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2015 Lexus RC F UK first drive

We get behind the wheel of the Lexus RC F on UK roads to find out if it can surprise and delight enough to take on rivals such as the BMW M4

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12 January 2015
2015 Lexus RC F UK first drive
First Drive

2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI S first drive

Cheapest diesel has all of the polish of its rangemates. A car of real class, although not such a rewarding one to drive.

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10 January 2015
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI S first drive
Vauxhall Adam 1.0T Jam
The 1.0-litre turbo engine from the Corsa and Adam Rocks is now offered on the Adam
First Drive

2015 Vauxhall Adam 1.0T Jam first drive

Turbocharged three-cylinder power aims to give the Adam the character it craves

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8 January 2015
2015 Vauxhall Adam 1.0T Jam first drive
First Drive

2015 Ford Mondeo Estate 1.6 TDCi Zetec first drive

It's been a long wait, but Ford's new Mondeo estate delivers on the space and comfort that's required to be competitive in this class

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7 January 2015
2015 Ford Mondeo Estate 1.6 TDCi Zetec first drive
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT
The Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT costs £26,430
First Drive

2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT first drive

The all-new VW Passat has been given added polish to tempt buyers away from upmarket rivals, but the price is a bit more premium, too

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6 January 2015
2015 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 150 GT first drive
Volvo V40 Cross Country three-cylinder prototype
Volvo V40 Cross Country Drive-E three-cylinder prototype
First Drive

Volvo V40 Cross Country Drive-E three-cylinder prototype first drive

First impressions of the Swedish manufacturer's new three-pot petrol engine, which will assist Volvo's efforts to meet stringent emissions targets

5 January 2015
Volvo V40 Cross Country Drive-E three-cylinder prototype first drive
Suzuki Celerio
The Celerio is Suzuki's new budget city car
First Drive

2015 Suzuki Celerio first drive

Spacious, well equipped and appealing on price, but lacking in charm and performance vim

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24 December 2014
2015 Suzuki Celerio first drive
BMW 216d Active Tourer
The BMW 216d Active Tourer costs £23,060
First Drive

2014 BMW 216d Active Tourer first drive

Entry-level diesel MPV shares its three-cylinder engine with Mini but, due to long gearing, lacks the authoritative punch of a convincing premium product

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22 December 2014
2014 BMW 216d Active Tourer first drive
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake review
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake first drive

Elegant, alluring and with some welcome improvements, but not good enough to lead the class

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16 December 2014
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Line Shooting Brake first drive
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2015 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid first drive

Hushed, flexible and remarkable value for money. Arguably more fit-for-purpose than any other ‘S’.

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15 December 2014
2015 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid first drive
Mazda CX-3
We drove two versions, both equipped with the six-speed automatic gearbox
First Drive

2015 Mazda CX-3 first drive

The Mazda CX-3 has style and substance, and deserves consideration for anyone wanting a compact urban SUV. Here’s hoping Mazda gets the price and equipment right

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12 December 2014
2015 Mazda CX-3 first drive

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