First Drive

Bentley Continental GTC

Sharper, lighter, more powerful Bentley Continental convertible is charming and effective

27 September 2011
Bentley Continental GTC
First Drive

BMW 525d SE

If the temptation and the budget are there, this is an engine upgrade over the 520d that's hard to resist

25 September 2011
BMW 525d SE
First Drive

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics

The BMW 520D Efficient Dynamics offers a compelling mix of performance and economy, but needs options for a more luxury feel

22 September 2011
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics
First Drive

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Quiet, refined, economical and a perfect companion for eating up a thousand miles in a week

21 September 2011
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
First Drive

VW Touareg 4.2 V8 TDI Altitude

Blessed with an epic powertrain, but still too much money for a Touareg

20 September 2011
VW Touareg 4.2 V8 TDI Altitude
First Drive

BMW M5

The new BMW M5 is a landmark car that will leave its rivals gobsmacked

20 September 2011
BMW M5
First Drive

Mini Coupé Cooper SD

Ultra-torquey diesel Mini Coupe Cooper SD looks much like hardcore JCW but gives a calmer, more civilised drive

19 September 2011
Mini Coupé Cooper SD
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Peugeot 508 1.6 HDi Active

Downsized diesel engine makes a decent option for the fleet buyer, but the 508 still lags just behind the best in class.

18 September 2011
Peugeot 508 1.6 HDi Active
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
The SLS roadster possesses better body control and greater levels of feedback than the coupé
First Drive

Mercedes-AMG SLS Roadster

A rare beast in the supercar ranks: an open top that manages to better its fixed roof sibling

17 September 2011
Mercedes-AMG SLS Roadster
Kia Optima 2.4 Hybrid
The sleek-looking Optima offers decent amounts of usability and comfort
First Drive

Kia Optima 2.4 Hybrid

No benchmark, but comfortable and well-judged. Hybrid powertrain best left in the US

14 September 2011
Kia Optima 2.4 Hybrid
First Drive

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110

Lower-powered diesel still offers decent performance and delivers great economy

14 September 2011
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110
First Drive

Ferrari 599 GTO 2010 UK first drive

In some ways it feels not unlike a bigger BMW M3 GTS

13 September 2011
Ferrari 599 GTO 2010 UK first drive

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