First drives

Ford Fiesta 1.0 Zetec
The Fiesta is now offered with a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine
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Ford Fiesta 1.0 Zetec first drive

New naturally aspirated three-cylinder Fiesta is reputed to match the turbocharged variant's efficiency, but a £500 list price saving may not be enough to justify the downgrade

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21 February 2014
Ford Fiesta 1.0 Zetec first drive
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 CDI
The GLA is a new crossover that's set to rival the likes of the BMW X1
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 CDI first drive

Mercedes breaks the compact SUV mould with a car that has lots of impressive qualities and a distinguishing twist

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20 February 2014
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 CDI first drive
BMW X5 eDrive prototype
The X5 eDrive acts as a rolling blueprint for a new range of BMW plug-in hybrid models
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BMW X5 eDrive prototype first drive

The X5 eDrive will be BMW's first plug-in hybrid. It's quick and, should it be priced to compete with comparable diesel offerings, will represent an intriguing choice

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19 February 2014
BMW X5 eDrive prototype first drive
Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet 120 Beats Edition
The new Beats Edition 500L features more kit and myriad styling changes that are designed to give it a more striking look
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Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet 120 Beats Edition first drive

New range-topping Beats Edition of the Fiat 500L compact MPV gets more kit and bespoke trim

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16 February 2014
Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet 120 Beats Edition first drive
Toyota Verso
The revised Toyota Verso gets a new BMW-sourced engine to add to its range
First Drive

2014 Toyota Verso first drive

New diesel engine is impressively refined, but the Verso remains less spacious and practical than its main rivals in this sector

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14 February 2014
2014 Toyota Verso first drive
Porsche Macan S Diesel
The Macan boasts exclusivity and desirability, and Porsche has sold all 50,000 of this year's allocation
First Drive

Porsche Macan S Diesel first drive

Diesel Macan offers up refinement and sporting prowess, coupled to impressive economy and plenty of desirability

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13 February 2014
Porsche Macan S Diesel first drive
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S
The Bentley GTC V8 S is yet another step forward for the company in returning to its sporting roots
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Bentley Continental GTC V8 S first drive

Convertible version of Bentley's hottest new Continental is powerful and poised, but it's hard to justify the extra cost

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13 February 2014
Bentley Continental GTC V8 S first drive
Ford Fiesta Ecoboost Powershift
Buyers can now get Ford's best-selling Fiesta with the popular 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine coupled to an automatic transmission
First Drive

Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Powershift first drive

Punchy three-cylinder Fiesta gets modern dual-clutch automatic transmission; a satisfying and economical small car results

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7 February 2014
Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Powershift first drive
Bentley Continental GT V8 S
Customers said they wanted the new Bentley Continental GT V8 S to be more fun
First Drive

Bentley Continental GT V8 S first drive

More power is exactly the medicine the Continental GT needed, but it leaves the Bentley feeling like it could do with an even bigger dose

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7 February 2014
Bentley Continental GT V8 S first drive
Volvo S60 D4
The S60 D4 is the most frugal version to date
First Drive

2014 Volvo S60 D4 first drive

The appeal of the Volvo S60 has increased enormously with the introduction of a 99g/km model

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6 February 2014
2014 Volvo S60 D4 first drive
Peugeot 5008 Allure HDi 115
Changes for the Peugeot 5008's 2014 model year include a new front grille
First Drive

2014 Peugeot 5008 Allure HDi 115 first drive

Lightly updated Peugeot 5008 is spacious, practical and surprisingly competent on the road

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31 January 2014
2014 Peugeot 5008 Allure HDi 115 first drive
Honda Civic Tourer i-DTEC SR
Honda says the Civic Tourer is all-new from its B-pillars backwards
First Drive

Honda Civic Tourer i-DTEC SR first drive

Diesel Civic Tourer performs capably, but poorer interior refinement means luggage space is prioritised over passenger comfort

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31 January 2014
Honda Civic Tourer i-DTEC SR first drive

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