Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE
The facelifted Skoda Yeti crossover faces strong competition in the hotly contested crossover market
First Drive

Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE first drive

Urban-derived Yeti is competent and practical, with all the driver engagement which made its forebear such a success

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30 January 2014
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE first drive
Audi A8L 4.2 TDI Executive
This is our first chance to test the facelifted Audi A8 on UK roads
First Drive

Audi A8 L quattro SE Executive 4.2 TDI UK first drive

UK drive confirms that this facelift improves the A8, but doesn’t make it a class leader

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27 January 2014
Audi A8 L quattro SE Executive 4.2 TDI UK first drive
Peugeot 308 Feline 1.6 THP 156
The THP engine doesn't rev as freely as a 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost unit
First Drive

Peugeot 308 Feline 1.6 THP 156 first drive

Smooth, zesty petrol engine enhances the likeable new Peugeot 308’s already refined nature, but it will cost you a bit extra at the pumps

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26 January 2014
Peugeot 308 Feline 1.6 THP 156 first drive
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 CDTi Ecoflex
A new diesel engine and revised gearbox are the key developments on this latest Vauxhall Meriva
First Drive

Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 CDTi Ecoflex first drive

Excellent new four-pot diesel and revised manual gearbox breathes fresh life into the Vauxhall Meriva

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24 January 2014
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 CDTi Ecoflex first drive
Volvo V60 D4 R-Design Nav
The V60 D4 provides superb refinement and flexibility from its new engine
First Drive

Volvo V60 D4 R-Design Nav first drive

The Volvo V60 range has a new star in the D4, which offers superb performance given its CO2 rating

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23 January 2014
Volvo V60 D4 R-Design Nav first drive
Seat Leon ST FR
The FR version will be the hottest version of the Leon ST until the Cupra arrives
First Drive

Seat Leon ST FR first drive

Hot version of the Seat Leon ST is a worthy rival to the best from Ford and Volkswagen

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23 January 2014
Seat Leon ST FR first drive
Peugeot 3008
The 2014 Peugeot 3008 benefits from a restyled exterior
First Drive

2014 Peugeot 3008 first drive

Practical Peugeot gets minor revisions for 2014 in an effort keep it competitive in the hotly contested crossover market

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22 January 2014
2014 Peugeot 3008 first drive
Volkswagen Polo R prototype
We drove the Polo R Prototype on a large frozen lake as part of VW's annual test programme
First Drive

Volkswagen Polo R prototype first drive

It's still early days for the new hot Polo R, but this prototype is powerful, agile and very entertaining

22 January 2014
Volkswagen Polo R prototype first drive
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
The V12 Vanquish Volante is a handsome-looking supercar
First Drive

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante UK first drive

Aston Martin's range-topping convertible arrives in the UK hoping to justify its £200k price tag

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21 January 2014
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante UK first drive
Renault Megane GT Line TomTom
Updates for the 2014 Mégane include new bumpers, headlights and grilles
First Drive

2014 Renault Megane GT Line TomTom first drive

Facelifted range-topping Mégane features revised styling and tweaked chassis, but ergonomic flaws and a substantial price tag dent its overall appeal

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20 January 2014
2014 Renault Megane GT Line TomTom first drive
BMW 435i convertible
The 4-series convertible goes on sale in March
First Drive

BMW 435i convertible first drive

Elegant, refined and fairly practical, but spoiled by uncertain steering, roof-down shimmy and zest-blunting heftiness

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18 January 2014
BMW 435i convertible first drive
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
The new Grand C4 Picasso is on sale already, and offers two more seats than the standard five-seat model
First Drive

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Exclusive e-HDi 115 first drive

New Grand C4 Picasso majors on space and practicality, while not being completely devoid of engagement, and it's a vast improvement on the old model

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16 January 2014
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Exclusive e-HDi 115 first drive

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