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Ford Galaxy 1.6 Ecoboost

Petrol Galaxy is worth considering if you wince at price of superior diesel versions

8 October 2011

Ford Galaxy 1.6 Ecoboost

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BMW 1 Series ActiveE

The electric version of the BMW 1 Series coupe is well engineered and could provide a viable option for short journeys

7 October 2011

BMW 1 Series ActiveE

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BMW 640d M Sport Coupé

The new BMW 640d M Sport Coupe is hugely competent and beautifully made, but has lost the pronounced sporting edge of the previous model

7 October 2011

BMW 640d M Sport Coupé

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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale weighs too much and produces too little power to be considered alongside the most specialised performance cars you can buy for £110,000

6 October 2011

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTi

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer makes a family transporter look surprisingly appealing and is an attractive package

6 October 2011

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTi

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Mercedes-Benz B 180 CDI SE

Armed with an agreeable 108bhp turbodiesel engine, this Mercedes-Benz B 180 CDI SE is the pick of the range if you do big mileages

5 October 2011

Mercedes-Benz B 180 CDI SE

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Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEfficiency SE

Entry-level Mercedes-Benz B-class is well worth consideration, although it isn't as practical or cheap as some rivals

5 October 2011

Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEfficiency SE

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Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI

The new Mercedes-Benz B-class offers the class you'd expect from the manufacturer, but lacks in flexibility and practicality compared to some rivals

30 September 2011

Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI

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Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 1.6 TDI

The Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 1.6 TDI is without doubt an impressively refined, solidly well executed and astonishingly economical saloon – but that comes with compromises.

30 September 2011

Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 1.6 TDI

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Audi A6 2.0 TDI Avant

Entry level Audi wagon blends compelling static qualities with more than acceptable dynamic ones

28 September 2011

Audi A6 2.0 TDI Avant

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Chrysler Ypsilon 1.3 Multijet

Despite the lack of a prominent brand name, the Chrysler Ypsilon is a compact, well-equipped, economical and cute hatchback

27 September 2011

Chrysler Ypsilon 1.3 Multijet

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Chrysler Delta 1.6 Multijet

Styling will divide opinion, but the Chrysler Delta is a thoroughly decent small family car that can live with the class leaders in all important ways

27 September 2011

Chrysler Delta 1.6 Multijet