First drives

Mazda 3 MPS BBR 320
BBR offers a three-stage tuning package, with the possibility of 400bhp...
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Mazda 3 MPS BBR 320 first drive

Brackley-based tuning specialist BBR has a long history of working with Mazda’s MX-5, and the firm has now launched a three-stage tuning programme for the 3 MPS. BBR’s work turns the Mazda 3 MPS into a seriously quick hatch

22 December 2011
Mazda 3 MPS BBR 320 first drive
Chevrolet Aveo 1.3 VCDi
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Chevrolet Aveo 1.3 VCDi first drive

Spacious, refined, frugal, great-value and decent to drive, Chevrolet’s economy Aveo is also its best

22 December 2011
Chevrolet Aveo 1.3 VCDi first drive
Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition first drive

Tear-jerking good looks and a fabulously submissive sense of ride comfort add to a pleasing sense of heavyweight occasion behind the wheel

20 December 2011
Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition first drive
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i SXi stop-start
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Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i SXi stop-start first drive

Adapts the best-selling petrol-powered Corsa to current business users’ tax law

16 December 2011
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i SXi stop-start first drive
Fiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet
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Fiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet first drive

If a very compact city car that must also swallow long distances is your requirement, then this oil-burning Panda could be the answer

16 December 2011
Fiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet first drive
Mini Countryman JCW prototype
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Mini Countryman JCW prototype

Most potent Countryman yet is also shaping up to be the best in the range

13 December 2011
Mini Countryman JCW prototype
Mazda 6 2.2D Business Line
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Mazda 6 2.2D Business Line

Business-focused 6 gets lower VED band and competitive price and equipment.

12 December 2011
Mazda 6 2.2D Business Line
Renault Twingo 1.2
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Renault Twingo 1.2 first drive

Renault has nearly struck gold with the revised Twingo, broadening its appeal with some handsome new exterior looks

12 December 2011
Renault Twingo 1.2 first drive
Bentley Continental GT V8
The Continental V8 is intended as an entry level Bentley, but it is fantastic fun to drive
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Bentley Continental GT V8

The new Bentley Continental V8 is much more frugal than its W12-powered sibling and is also a whole lot better to drive

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11 December 2011
Bentley Continental GT V8
Fiat Panda TwinAir
New Panda is considerably more versatile and a big improvement on an already useful and engaging car
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Fiat Panda TwinAir first drive

New Fiat Panda is considerably more versatile and a big improvement on an already useful and engaging car

11 December 2011
Fiat Panda TwinAir first drive
Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D TR
The Avensis has styling adjustments to the grille, bumper and headlights
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Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D TR first drive

The Toyota Avensis delivers in some areas but as a package it falls well short of the grade that the Passat, Mondeo, Insignia, Octavia and i40 have established as the D-segment yardstick

9 December 2011
Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D TR first drive
Subaru XV 2.0D
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Subaru XV 2.0D first drive

If a five-seat family car that prioritises a grippy chassis over comfort appeals, then Subaru's XV might fit the bill

8 December 2011
Subaru XV 2.0D first drive

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