First Drive

Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDi

If you loved the 205, but feel that post-205 superminis lost their edge, this one is worth your attention because the edge is arguably back

12 March 2012
Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDi
First Drive

Seat Exeo Sport 2.0 TDI

It’s still an endearing, capable and well equipped option that’s worth giving serious consideration to

10 March 2012
Seat Exeo Sport 2.0 TDI
First Drive

Porsche Boxster 2.7

Like the Boxster S, the standard version's ride, refinement and dazzling chassis make it easily the finest roadster within the reach of modest money

10 March 2012
Porsche Boxster 2.7
Porsche Boxster S
The Boxster is longer, but the same height and width as before
First Drive

Porsche Boxster S 2012 first drive

The Porsche Boxster S is an astonishing car. Faster than ever but just as capable on the handling front.

8 March 2012
Porsche Boxster S 2012 first drive
Citroën C1 1.0i VTR+
The C1 is now available for less than £8000
First Drive

Citroën C1 1.0i VTR+

Chirpy baby Citroen C1 looks fresh but performance and quality let it down

8 March 2012
Citroën C1 1.0i VTR+
Mercedes-Benz SL 500
The SL’s final-tenth dynamic wooliness doesn’t dim its appeal in the slightest
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 2012 first drive

Mercedes’ sixth-generation roadster icon is cosseting, lavish and still satisfying to drive.

7 March 2012
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 2012 first drive
First Drive

Ssangyong Rexton 270 EX Auto

If you're after a cheap but imposing 4x4 that you can use to tow a house down the motorway, then look no further

6 March 2012
Ssangyong Rexton 270 EX Auto
First Drive

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo 4x4

A seriously competent all-rounder, but undone by cheaper rivals

5 March 2012
Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo 4x4
First Drive

Vauxhall VXR Maloo

Impossible to justify, but brilliantly entertaining anyway

5 March 2012
Vauxhall VXR Maloo
First Drive

Land Rover Defender DC100

New DC100 could appeal to traditional Defender owners and new customers who care about comfort, style and technology

4 March 2012
Land Rover Defender DC100
First Drive

Audi Q7 V12 TDI Exclusive

The V12 Q7 is so out of step with its time, it exudes a charm unlike anything else on the road

1 March 2012
Audi Q7 V12 TDI Exclusive
First Drive

BMW 335i Luxury

Smooth and powerful six-cylinder turbo makes the right noises and tops off the excellent new 3-series range very nicely

29 February 2012
BMW 335i Luxury

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