Mini Paceman Cooper S
This is a much sportier-looking bigger Mini than the Countryman
First Drive

Mini Paceman Cooper S

There's no question about it, the Paceman presents a style all its own

31 July 2012
Mini Paceman Cooper S
Audi A3 Sport 1.8 TFSI
This is not a hot hatch, but it’s capable enough to entertain and a very effective mile compactor
First Drive

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI Sport 2012 first drive

This powerful mid-range petrol version of the new A3 comes with a slightly flawed S-Tronic transmission

31 July 2012
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI Sport 2012 first drive
Audi S7
The Audi S7 doesn’t have a natural predecessor because it’s a new model
First Drive

Audi S7

Hot version of Audi's luxury liftback is fast, inert, easy to live with – exactly what you’d expect

26 July 2012
Audi S7
Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTec 4Matic
The front end is now particularly imposing
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTec 4Matic

The largest and most commodious of the German car maker’s four dedicated off-roaders gets an overhaul. But can it rival the Range Rover?

25 July 2012
Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTec 4Matic
Ford Ranger
Ranger combines handsome, chunky looks of an American pick-up with a more modern platform, engines and electronics than before
First Drive

Ford Ranger UK first drive

Ranger is rugged enough to cope with life as a workhorse yet comfortable and well equipped enough to perform family and leisure-related duties

24 July 2012
Ford Ranger UK first drive
BMW 750i
The 443bhp 4.4-litre V8 aboard the 750i, tested here, is the pick of the petrol lineup
First Drive

BMW 750i M Sport first drive

The 750i makes a convincing case in the outside lane of an accommodatingly smooth motorway

21 July 2012
BMW 750i M Sport first drive
The X6 M’s talent for belittling pace endures here - regular reality checks of the speedo are recommended
First Drive

BMW X6 M50d first drive

Adds a dose of reality to the X6 M’s madcap formula with a groundbreaking engine that may shine brighter elsewhere

20 July 2012
BMW X6 M50d first drive
Alfa Romeo Mito Twinair
Alfa Romeo has broadened the appeal of its Mito model by adding Fiat's very own 875cc turbocharged TwinAir unit
First Drive

Alfa Romeo Mito TwinAir

The Mito TwinAir sounds great and looks good, but Alfa's claimed 67.3mpg may prove too difficult to touch

18 July 2012
Alfa Romeo Mito TwinAir
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI Elegance
Diesel Rapid comes in 89 or 104bhp guises, with the option of a seven-speed DSG gearbox
First Drive

Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI

Turbodiesel engine makes for a punchy Rapid and straight-edged styling is refreshing, but poor ride is a disappointment

16 July 2012
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 SE Nav
The new Volvo V40 is the 'most important model for Volvo in 20 years'
First Drive

Volvo V40 D4 SE Nav

The Volvo V40 represents a huge leap forward for the company, and comes close to offering everything that the more established rivals manage

13 July 2012
Volvo V40 D4 SE Nav
Hyundai i30 Tourer Active 1.6 CRDi
Hyundai is taking quite some trouble to stress the estate’s space advantages over the already-roomy hatchback
First Drive

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 110 Active Tourer

The Hyundai i30, Korea’s impressive second generation Golf-chaser is now available as a spacious estate

13 July 2012
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 110 Active Tourer
Facelifted Audi Q5
The Q5 has proven a huge success with over 400,000 sales worldwide since its addition to the Audi line-up back in 2008
First Drive

Facelifted Audi Q5

This facelifted model might not represent a significant transformation, but it brings a number of timely improvements

11 July 2012
Facelifted Audi Q5

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