Volkswagen Golf GTI
The Golf's 2.0-litre turbocharged engine outputs 227bhp and 258lb ft
First Drive

Volkswagen Golf GTI UK first drive

The new Golf GTI is doubtless a capable piece of kit, but will it appeal to true enthusiasts? We put it to the test on UK roads to find out

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10 June 2013
Volkswagen Golf GTI UK first drive
Mercedes-Benz GL 350 AMG Sport
The GL is an alternative to the likes of the Range Rover and Audi Q7
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz GL 350 AMG Sport first drive

The second-generation seven-seat Mercedes SUV is lighter and more efficient, but is it any more desirable?

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10 June 2013
Mercedes-Benz GL 350 AMG Sport first drive
Citroën C4 PIcasso e-HDi 115
Sleek new LED daylight running lights help the C4 Picasso stand out
First Drive

Citroën C4 Picasso e-HDi 115 first drive

We find out if the new 1.6-litre diesel C4 Picasso is a worthwhile option for those seeking a practical and comfortable new MPV

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7 June 2013
Citroën C4 Picasso e-HDi 115 first drive
Ford C-Max 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium
The C-Max handles twisting roads with aplomb; not what you'd expect from an MPV
First Drive

Ford C-Max 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium first drive

EcoBoost engine makes the tidiest-handling MPV all the more pleasing to drive – but it could be more frugal

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5 June 2013
Ford C-Max 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium first drive
Citroën C4 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi
The new model makes light work of around-town travel
First Drive

2013 Citroën C4 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi first drive

The new Citroën C4 Picasso impresses with improved quality and usability, but dynamics disappoint

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31 May 2013
2013 Citroën C4 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi first drive
BMW M135i xDrive
The M135i xDrive benefits from an intelligent four-wheel-drive system
First Drive

BMW M135i xDrive first drive

BMW’s hot hatchback gets four-wheel-drive for added stability and security, without compromising the rear-drive version’s entertainment factor

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31 May 2013
BMW M135i xDrive first drive
Maserati Quattroporte S
This is the 3.0 V6 S version of the Quattroporte
First Drive

Maserati Quattroporte S first drive

With its impressive V6 engine and a breadth of dynamic skills, why pay for a GTS?

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29 May 2013
Maserati Quattroporte S first drive
Volkswagen Golf S 1.2 TSI DSG
The 1.2-litre TSI 'S' model is the cheapest DSG Golf in the range
First Drive

Volkswagen Golf S 1.2 TSI DSG first drive

We test Volkswagen's affordable petrol Golf. Does it maintain the high standards of the brand?

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27 May 2013
Volkswagen Golf S 1.2 TSI DSG first drive
Citroën C1 Connexion
The C1 Connexion was inspired by the requests of Citroën's Facebook followers
First Drive

Citroën C1 Connexion first drive

Facebook makes a car that won't appeal to all tastes in the way it looks or drives

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24 May 2013
Citroën C1 Connexion first drive
Lexus IS300h F Sport
IS300h is designed to complete the gradual hybridisation of the Lexus range
First Drive

Lexus IS300h F Sport first drive

Hybrid version of third-gen Lexus IS has predictable strengths, but it’s too devoted to calmness and efficiency to really enjoy driving

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21 May 2013
Lexus IS300h F Sport first drive
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD Summit
To our eyes, facelifted looks appear better in the metal
First Drive

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD Summit first drive

New-look Jeep Grand Cherokee also gets new technology and improved performance to take on the class best

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16 May 2013
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD Summit first drive
Porsche 918
A parallel full hybrid, the 918 uses a 4.6-litre mid-mounted V8 and electric motors to provide drive
First Drive

Porsche 918 Spyder prototype first drive

We drive the 918 Spyder – the most powerful and fastest Porsche road car to date. Take cover, Ferrari and McLaren...

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14 May 2013
Porsche 918 Spyder prototype first drive

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