Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS PDK
Porsche's new 911 Carrera 4 GTS PDK costs £95,862
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2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS PDK first drive

This sporty 911 Carrera plugs the gap between the standard Carrera S and the hardcore GT3 successfully

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14 November 2014
2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS PDK first drive
Smart Fortwo
The Smart Fortwo is the third-generation two-seat microcar from Daimler
First Drive

Smart Fortwo first drive

Clever microcar gets grown-up road manners, heightening its appeal for those who can accept its in-built compromises and steep price

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6 November 2014
Smart Fortwo first drive
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI SE
The refreshed Volkswagen Jetta made its debut in New York in April
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI SE UK first drive

Upgrades to the Jetta's engine range and styling mean it's more appealing than before, but the reasons for buying one are still few and far between

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5 November 2014
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI SE UK first drive
Mazda 2
Fourth-generation Mazda 2 is bigger and more spacious than its predecessor
First Drive

Mazda 2 first drive

Mazda's rival to the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo is plusher and more grown-up than the model it replaces

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4 November 2014
Mazda 2 first drive
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1.4 MultiAir
This Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint is named after the 1954 original
First Drive

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1.4 MultiAir first drive

This Giulietta charms with its tuned 1.4-litre engine, but suffers from poor interior choices and numb steering feel

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3 November 2014
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1.4 MultiAir first drive
2014 Mini Cooper SD auto UK first drive review
This Cooper SD costs from £21,070
First Drive

2014 Mini Cooper SD auto UK first drive

Potent diesel engine impresses, although this is a Mini model a long way from the sweet spot in the range

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31 October 2014
2014 Mini Cooper SD auto UK first drive
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi auto
Kia's new Sorento will go on sale in the UK early next year
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Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi auto first drive

Kia wants to take on the best of the SUV market with its third-gen Sorento, and a big lift in quality and driving refinement means it's off to a good start

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31 October 2014
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi auto first drive
Jeep Cherokee Limited 2.0 JTDm-2 170 4x4
This version of the new Cherokee is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine that produces 168bhp
First Drive

Jeep Cherokee Limited 2.0 JTDm-2 170 4x4 UK first drive

Coarse and unresponsive, poorly engineered and executed. A premium SUV? Pull the other one

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29 October 2014
Jeep Cherokee Limited 2.0 JTDm-2 170 4x4 UK first drive
2014 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid first drive review
The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid costs £61,474, the same as the S Diesel
First Drive

2014 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid first drive

A Cayenne hybrid of heightened economy potential, and quite attractively priced given its complexity and capabilities

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22 October 2014
2014 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid first drive
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra
The A6 has received several styling upgrades, including new bumpers and lights
First Drive

2014 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra first drive

Cosmetic, equipment and efficiency tweaks serve to increase the appeal of Audi’s practical A6 estate

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21 October 2014
2014 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra first drive
BMW M4 convertible UK first drive review
The M4's twin-turbocharged straight six produces 425bhp and 406lb ft
First Drive

BMW M4 convertible UK first drive

Drop-top M4 proves a civilised, muscular car – albeit one that's not as involving as it should be

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20 October 2014
BMW M4 convertible UK first drive
Vauxhall Corsa SRi 1.4i Turbo Ecoflex
The Vauxhall Corsa is now in its fourth generation in the UK
First Drive

2014 Vauxhall Corsa SRi 1.4i Turbo Ecoflex first drive

New Corsa’s turbocharged 1.4-litre engine majors on torque and frugality, but might not appeal to keener drivers who like vivacious petrol units

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16 October 2014
2014 Vauxhall Corsa SRi 1.4i Turbo Ecoflex first drive

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