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Porsche 911 Carrera S PDCC

Porsche’s active anti-roll system adds control at the limit, but is best left on the options list

2 April 2012
Porsche 911 Carrera S PDCC
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD 2012 first drive

Credible and appealing, but top-end spec pushes price very high

29 March 2012
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD 2012 first drive
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Nissan Note 1.5 dCi N-tec+

The Nissan Note might not be new, but its huge practicality remains a big draw for families on a budget.

27 March 2012
Nissan Note 1.5 dCi N-tec+
Toyota GT86
Toyota claims a fairly modest 0-62mph time of 7.7sec with a top speed of just 137mph
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Toyota GT86 2.0 manual first drive

Proof that even companies as big as Toyota value what the enthusiast thinks – a great car, and no mistake

24 March 2012
Toyota GT86 2.0 manual first drive
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Renault Megané Renaultsport 265 Cup

Small power hike has a great big effect on Renaultsport's fastest car, rekindling the fire of the old R26

21 March 2012
Renault Megané Renaultsport 265 Cup
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Renault Megane 1.2 TCe 115 GT Line

This latest Renault Mégane comes with a decent spec and impressive engine, but the 'GT' tag is a misnomer

20 March 2012
Renault Megane 1.2 TCe 115 GT Line
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Audi A1 1.6 TDI Sportback

Like the normal Audi A1, but with rear doors. Diesel is still the least likeable of the range.

20 March 2012
Audi A1 1.6 TDI Sportback
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Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi

The best 208 by a vast distance. Don’t think about a 4-cyl car until you’ve read this

16 March 2012
Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi
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Jaguar XF 2.2D 163 Luxury

The XF’s strengths of styling and chassis balance still shine, but CO2 emissions should be lower

15 March 2012
Jaguar XF 2.2D 163 Luxury
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Aston Martin Vantage V8

Still a fine car, but beginning to feel long in the tooth beside more cutting-edge competition

15 March 2012
Aston Martin Vantage V8
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Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDi Sport

Sport trim boosts the Veloster package with a thick layer of extra luxury

13 March 2012
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDi Sport
Volkswagen Up 1.0 60 Take Up
The Take Up has black door handles and door mirrors
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Volkswagen Up 1.0 60 Take Up

The entry-level Take Up is the essence of a small, cheap Volkswagen.

12 March 2012
Volkswagen Up 1.0 60 Take Up

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