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The Evora 414 Hybrid's powertrain has been developed with JLR and Nissan as partners

First Drive

Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid

Lotus Evora development project sees a 1.2-litre engine twinned with two electric motors creating impressive, silent performance

1 October 2012

Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid

The Sonic RS could come to the UK wearing an Aveo badge

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Chevrolet Sonic RS

The luke-warm Chevrolet Sonic RS is a nod towards a hot hatch for the American market. It may get a European launch, but is unlikely to bother the class-best

1 October 2012

Chevrolet Sonic RS

Touring is the second bodystyle offered in the current 3-series range

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BMW 3 Series Touring

Practical 3-series estate loses some of the saloon’s edge, but engine and transmission impress with controlled pace and economy

29 September 2012

BMW 3 Series Touring

Chevy Trax is the sister car to the forthcoming Vauxhall Mokka and shows early promise in pre-prod guise

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Chevrolet Trax

The Chevrolet Trax is a dinky SUV which does just enough to suggest it will turn the European heads it is aimed at

27 September 2012

Chevrolet Trax

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2013 Lexus LS 600h

Luxuriously equipped and better to drive, the latest generation LS600h is a great improvement over its predecessor

20 September 2012

2013 Lexus LS 600h

The Mercedes CLS 350 CDI Shooting Brake revives a classic body style

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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI Shooting Brake

Is it a coupé pretending to be an estate or vice versa? Either way, the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is an excellent new offering, albeit a rather pricey one

19 September 2012

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI Shooting Brake

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Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo gets a slug more power alongside revised steering and suspension. It’s much improved over the standard car, but still no performance coupé benchmark

19 September 2012

Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE