Ferrari 458 Speciale
Ferrari's 458 Speciale is powered by a 597bhp 4.5-litre V8
First Drive

Ferrari 458 Speciale first drive

The 458 Speciale is one of the great Ferraris, and we don't say that lightly

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21 August 2014
Ferrari 458 Speciale first drive
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
The xDrive20d variant of the X3 is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine
First Drive

BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport first drive

X3’s new 2.0-litre four-pot diesel has its merits, but bigger six-pot remains the more appealing choice

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20 August 2014
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport first drive
Mercedes-Benz C 220 Bluetec Sport estate
Under the bonnet of this C 220 Bluetec Sport is a 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with 168bhp
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz C 220 Bluetec Sport estate UK first drive

Luxurious load-lugger offers generous amounts of room and only loses out to the BMW 3-series Touring on dynamic ability

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19 August 2014
Mercedes-Benz C 220 Bluetec Sport estate UK first drive
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4
The Lamborghini Huracán is a replacement for the Gallardo
First Drive

Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 UK first drive

Sant’Agata's Gallardo replacement has engaging aesthetics and powertrain, but dynamically it feels like we’re waiting for something

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15 August 2014
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 UK first drive
 Volkswagen Golf SV GT 1.4 TSI
The Golf SV is a rival to the BMW 2-series Active Tourer
First Drive

Volkswagen Golf SV GT 1.4 TSI UK first drive

Larger SV drives like a standard Golf and its additional practicality may make it the more appealing family car to some

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14 August 2014
Volkswagen Golf SV GT 1.4 TSI UK first drive
First Drive

Audi S3 Cabriolet first drive

Stylish high-performance compact cabriolet is well executed but the Audi S3's harsh ride and lifeless steering dent its appeal

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13 August 2014
Audi S3 Cabriolet first drive
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Duratorq TDCI
This diesel Ford EcoSport costs £16,495
First Drive

Ford EcoSport 1.5 Duratorq TDCI first drive

Ford goes up against Nissan Juke and Renault Captur with high-rise Fiesta, but this most expensive diesel version proves less appealing then cheaper EcoBoost variant

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13 August 2014
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Duratorq TDCI first drive
Nissan Juke Nismo RS
The facelifted Juke Nismo RS will reach the UK early next year, and is driven here in pre-facelift form
First Drive

Nissan Juke Nismo RS first drive

Hot Juke offers the same fun factor as a hot hatch, but with better visibility and a higher centre of gravity

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12 August 2014
Nissan Juke Nismo RS first drive
Mercedes-Benz SL 400 AMG Sport
The new 3.0-litre V6 engine in this SL400 replaces the 3.5-litre powerplant
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz SL 400 AMG Sport first drive

New V6 SL is an assertive performer, but not up to the car’s usual mark on refinement, nor the class standard on handling

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6 August 2014
Mercedes-Benz SL 400 AMG Sport first drive
Aston Martin Vanquish
Revised for 2014, the latest Aston Martin Vanquish costs from £192,995
First Drive

2014 Aston Martin Vanquish first drive

A solid and significant step in the right direction, but still a flawed package that relies on charm more than raw ability

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6 August 2014
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish first drive
Aston Martin Rapide S
The Rapide S adopts the same eight-speed ZF transmission as the revised Vanquish
First Drive

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S first drive

Gearbox and suspension modifications make for a far sharper, more sporting Rapide, which is broadly if not entirely good news

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6 August 2014
2014 Aston Martin Rapide S first drive
Audi A6 TDI concept
The A6 TDI quattro concept features electric compressor technology
First Drive

Audi A6 TDI concept first drive

Audi's second experimental hot diesel concept features an electric supercharger that makes a huge difference to throttle response

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4 August 2014
Audi A6 TDI concept first drive

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