First Drive

Lotus Elise S

Supercharged Elise delivers serious pace and spellbinding handling. For this money, no other roadster is as special to drive

1 May 2012
Lotus Elise S
First Drive

BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics 2012 first drive

The BMW 320d ED is an ideal machine for fleet managers and tax-shy execs

1 May 2012
BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics 2012 first drive
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Fiat Panda 1.2 first drive

Willing if modestly powered 1.2 is the probably the pick of Panda bunch

27 April 2012
Fiat Panda 1.2 first drive
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Nissan GT-R Track Pack

The Nissan GT-R Track Pack carries a premium that’s only worth it if you plan on taking your GT-R on to the track regularly

25 April 2012
Nissan GT-R Track Pack
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Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé

Effortless performance with a fittingly deep baritone growl that fully befits its muscle car brief

24 April 2012
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé
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Toyota Aygo 1.0 Fire A/C

Latest round of changes can’t mask Aygo’s age next to ever-stronger city car rivals

20 April 2012
Toyota Aygo 1.0 Fire A/C
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Ferrari California HS 4.2 V8

Chassis and engine updates, and weight-saving redesign, put Ferrari’s entry-level model on a stronger dynamic footing

19 April 2012
Ferrari California HS 4.2 V8
First Drive

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 VCDi LTZ

New diesel engine boosts Cruze's economy, and increases value further

17 April 2012
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 VCDi LTZ
First Drive

Mazda CX-5 2.2D Sport Nav

The lightest, fastest, most efficient and fun to drive in the segment, the new Mazda CX-5 has been worth the wait

16 April 2012
Mazda CX-5 2.2D Sport Nav
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Audi A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro

The new flagship Audi A6 oil-burner has speed to burn, but it lacks the poise and engagement of a sporting great

11 April 2012
Audi A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro
First Drive

Audi A5 1.8 TFSI S-line

Revisions make this pretty, small-engined two-door Audi an even more compelling proposition

7 April 2012
Audi A5 1.8 TFSI S-line
First Drive

Seat Leon 2.0TDI FR+ Supercopa

Seat's potent hatch looks the part and has as many toys as you’re ever likely to need

3 April 2012
Seat Leon 2.0TDI FR+ Supercopa

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