Mini Paceman
BMW says the Paceman bridges the gap between the Countryman crossover and the Mini hatch
First Drive

Mini Paceman

The Mini Paceman is competent enough, but it just doesn’t make enough sense - especially to look at

10 November 2012
Mini Paceman
Toyota GT86 Evolution
Raising the power loses some of the accessible drifting fun
First Drive

Toyota GT86 Evolution

Making the Toyota GT86 'better' is a tricky path. More grip and speed isn't necessarily more fun

9 November 2012
Toyota GT86 Evolution
Seat Leon 1.4 TSI
Styling builds on the themes established on the Ibiza and the striking IBE, IBL and IBX concept cars
First Drive

2013 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI

The Seat Leon sits on the same MQB structure as the VW Golf and Audi A3; if you like the styling, it could well be the pick of this high quality bunch

8 November 2012
2013 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI
Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI
The Leon FR's power comes from a 2.0-litre turbodiesel unit with 181bhp and 280lb ft
First Drive

2013 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI

New Seat Leon shines as a potent diesel hot hatch

8 November 2012
2013 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI
Audi Q5
A new grille and subtle changes to the bumper are the total of noticeable external revisions
First Drive

Audi Q5 facelift

Added grunt and a slightly more forgiving ride improve the Audi Q5, while subtle styling changes won’t upset the faithful

7 November 2012
Audi Q5 facelift
Vauxhall Adam Slam
The Adam will sit alongside the Agila in Vauxhall's small car range
First Drive

Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Slam

The cute, small Vauxhall Adam hatchback enters the fashionable supermini fray majoring on style, not heritage

6 November 2012
Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Slam
Mercedes C 250 BlueEfficiency Coupé Sport – Engineered by AMG
The C 250 Engineered by AMG features specific suspension tuning
First Drive

Mercedes C 250 BlueEfficiency Coupé Sport – Engineered by AMG

AMG chassis modifications raise the Mercedes C-class coupe’s dynamic appeal, but it deserves a better engine

1 November 2012
Mercedes C 250 BlueEfficiency Coupé Sport – Engineered by AMG
Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8
Visual changes are minimal inside and out
First Drive

Audi R8 V8 S-tronic

Much-improved gearbox and enriched spec makes the Audi R8 even more technically impressive, although it still lacks supercar allure

1 November 2012
Audi R8 V8 S-tronic
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
520d GT is by far the cheapest route into GT ownership
First Drive

BMW 520d Gran Turismo

The BMW 520d GT represents the new entry point in the Gran Turimso range, slashing £9000 from the list price

31 October 2012
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2d Portfolio
The 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel fitted in the XF Sportbrake produces 160bhp or 197bhp. We're testing the latter here
First Drive

Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2 Portfolio

The smaller engined Jaguar XF Sportbrake impresses in all areas apart from its straight-line pace

30 October 2012
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2 Portfolio
Range Rover Autobiography SDV8
The latest Range Rover is only the fourth all-new model since 1970
First Drive

2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8

The new Range Rover is much like the old one. Just much better.

26 October 2012
2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8
R8 has a a delectable, trustworthy and forgiving chassis
First Drive

Audi R8 V10 Plus S-tronic first drive

New flagship Audi R8 brings extra speed and track focus, and remains a mid-engined handling masterstroke

24 October 2012
Audi R8 V10 Plus S-tronic first drive

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