First Drive

Subaru XV 2.0D SE

If you're interested in an all-weather, all-terrain car that is more of a well-engineered tool than a luxury vehicle, this Subaru XV could appeal

16 February 2012
Subaru XV 2.0D SE
First Drive

Audi A1 Quattro

Rare Audi A1 Quattro is great fun on snow, but isn't quite special enough for the price tag

15 February 2012
Audi A1 Quattro
Bentley Continental GTC V8
The new V8 engine feels no less potent than the W12 unit on the road
First Drive

Bentley Continental GTC V8

Advanced new V8 engine makes the Bentley Continental GTC V8 feel like a modern car all over again

15 February 2012
Bentley Continental GTC V8
First Drive

Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Sport

Entry-level engine option means Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Sport adds value to the hard-top TT range

13 February 2012
Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Sport
First Drive

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive Style Nav 2012 first drive

Solid, if not quite spectacular yet, the new Hyundai i30 is now notable for far more than its price and warranty

13 February 2012
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Blue Drive Style Nav 2012 first drive
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VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Sport

With such competent and desirable cars available at this price, the Beetle can't compete

10 February 2012
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Sport
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI Sport

Outside-of-the-box premium hatchback finally does Mercedes credit, but this isn’t the definitive version

10 February 2012
Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI Sport
First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera S cabriolet

There are cheaper alternatives, but none are as complete as this Porsche 911

9 February 2012
Porsche 911 Carrera S cabriolet
First Drive

Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 dCi 110 Stop and Start first drive

Looking for a refined, frugal, practical family car? This Renault Grand Scenic covers all the bases

9 February 2012
Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 dCi 110 Stop and Start first drive
First Drive

Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 LT first drive

The Chevrolet Aveo marks a big step forward for the brand, although this petrol version isn't as appealing as the diesel equivalent

8 February 2012
Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 LT first drive
First Drive

Renault Fluence ZE first drive

First electric Renault isn’t likely to make much of a mark in the UK

7 February 2012
Renault Fluence ZE first drive
First Drive

Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost Zetec

Ford Focus eco-triple demonstrates that there is a substitute for cubic inches

7 February 2012
Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost Zetec

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