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Chevrolet Aveo 1.3D
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Chevrolet Aveo 1.3D

Competitive, but refinement let it down. As an mpg-hero, however, it's a fair choice

19 October 2011
Chevrolet Aveo 1.3D
Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi
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Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi

The Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi Sri has accurate, crisp steering and an agile chassis, even if the diesel powerplant isn't the most effervescent powerplant in the range

19 October 2011
Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi
BMW 1 Series 118d
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BMW 1 Series 118d

The 118d is likely to be the fleet choice of the new re-engineered and re-styled 1-Series

18 October 2011
BMW 1 Series 118d
Ford Ranger 3.2 Limited Doublecab
The new Ford Ranger is 100mm narrower than some rivals and features detailed aero styling
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Ford Ranger 3.2 Limited Doublecab

Redesigned Ford Ranger closes the gap between load carrier versatility and passenger car performance and comfort

18 October 2011
Ford Ranger 3.2 Limited Doublecab
Citroën DS5 Hybrid4
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Citroën DS5 Hybrid4

Citroën’s new DS5, on sale next March, exudes design chic, but does it have the élan to carry it off on the move?

16 October 2011
Citroën DS5 Hybrid4
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
BMW Z4 sDrive28i is powered by the company’s new 2.0-litre TwinPower four-cylinder petrol unit
First Drive

BMW Z4 sDrive28i

New turbocharged four-cylinder engine has low emissions, seamless power and true character

15 October 2011
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
Ginetta G60 Coupé
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Ginetta G60 Coupé

A compelling machine with a firm yet supple set-up and a proper V6 that yelps on full throttle

14 October 2011
Ginetta G60 Coupé
Chevrolet Volt
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Chevrolet Volt 2011 first drive

If the Volt does suit your lifestyle then it’s a no brainer. Ultimately, it makes the electric car viable for the masses

14 October 2011
Chevrolet Volt 2011 first drive
Nissan Juke 1.5 dCi
First Drive

Nissan Juke 1.5 dCi

Taller gearing improves the CO2 output and economy without spoiling the car’s driveability

12 October 2011
Nissan Juke 1.5 dCi
Audi S8
First Drive

Audi S8 first drive

S8 is fast and efficient, yet mighty powerplant aside it fails to live up to its S billing.

12 October 2011
Audi S8 first drive
Audi e-tron Spyder
First Drive

Audi e-tron Spyder

The Audi e-tron Spyder is a four wheel drive plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept car that, if made, could sit above the Audi TT in terms of positioning and price

10 October 2011
Audi e-tron Spyder
BMW 528i SE
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BMW 5 Series 528i SE

Turbocharged 5 Series feels more like a sports saloon than you'd expect and is impressively brisk yet civilised

9 October 2011
BMW 5 Series 528i SE

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