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Mercedes-AMG C 63 Black Series

Seriously fast and focussed AMG special has performance and handling to rival the best

16 November 2011
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Black Series
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Mercedes-AMG SLK 55

Fast, usable, and surprisingly frugal, but still quite an inert and unentertaining drive

16 November 2011
Mercedes-AMG SLK 55
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BMW 3 Series 320d

Be in no doubt, a new world leader has arrived – and it may take a while for the others to catch up

15 November 2011
BMW 3 Series 320d
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Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT

Suzuki’s family debutant is likable and good value, but incomplete.

14 November 2011
Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT
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Honda CR-V 2.4 4x4

Existing fans of the Honda CR-V will appreciate the functionality and efficiency of this new version, but Honda faces a tough challenge against some increasingly competitive rivals

14 November 2011
Honda CR-V 2.4 4x4
First Drive

Volkswagen Passat USA/China

Bargain US and Chinese spec VW Passat forces you to make remarkably few compromises

14 November 2011
Volkswagen Passat USA/China
Porsche 911 Carrera S
New 911 is now considerably quieter than before, with less buffeting around the door mirrors
First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera S 2011 first drive

The 991 is not only more capable than the 997, but its handling also hints at greatness

10 November 2011
Porsche 911 Carrera S 2011 first drive
First Drive

Seat Altea XL EV

This prototype electric Altea is mostly about readying Seat for an EV offering, but it contains some interesting features

10 November 2011
Seat Altea XL EV
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Seat Leon TwinDrive

An ingenious VW-based plug-in hybrid that drives well, but it’s a good three years away

10 November 2011
Seat Leon TwinDrive
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Bentley Continental GTC ISR

It's the most powerful Bentley ever - but does that come at the cost of some of the Continental's other qualities?

8 November 2011
Bentley Continental GTC ISR
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Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX GT 2011 first drive

More rewarding to drive than before, has a nice cabin and retains its useful practicalities

6 November 2011
Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX GT 2011 first drive
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Skoda Citigo

Skoda’s take on the VW Up is neat, economical and practical, but offers plenty of fun, too

3 November 2011
Skoda Citigo

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