Mini Coupé JCW
Regardless of what the numbers say, the Coupé is no faster than its hatchback relative
First Drive

Mini Coupé JCW

Good in parts, but fails to deliver on the promise of those looks

31 August 2011
Mini Coupé JCW
First Drive

Vauxhall Insignia 1.4T

Solid petrol performance meets diesel-like economy and emissions

31 August 2011
Vauxhall Insignia 1.4T
First Drive

Volkswagen Up 1.0

The VW Up is the most modern baby car going, and one of the most technically interesting. It finds itself up against some tough competition but has a powerful, cheeky appeal

31 August 2011
Volkswagen Up 1.0
Lexus LFA Nurburgring
LFA supercar has won its class in the Nürburgring 24 Hours three years running
First Drive

Lexus LFA Nurburgring package

LFA now has handling to match its scintillating performance. Let down only by crazy price

30 August 2011
Lexus LFA Nurburgring package
First Drive

Mazda CX-5 2.0 manual

The petrol CX-5 is a well-judged package in terms of usability and driver reward

25 August 2011
Mazda CX-5 2.0 manual
Mazda CX-5 2.2d 4WD Auto
The CX-5 ushers in the SkyActiv technology on which Mazda is pinning its future hopes
First Drive

Mazda CX-5 2.2d 4WD Auto

One of the best cars in its class to drive and a useful, high-riding family car

25 August 2011
Mazda CX-5 2.2d 4WD Auto
First Drive

Kia Rio 1.1D 1

Three-pot diesel Rio is the lowest producer of carbon dioxide this side of a zero emissions electric car

24 August 2011
Kia Rio 1.1D 1
First Drive

Hyundai i20 Blue

A few niggles when it comes to refinement of driving experience, but it’s hard to argue with 98g/km

24 August 2011
Hyundai i20 Blue
First Drive

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Minor tweaks to Porsche’s diesel V6 add financial appeal and boosts the boost

23 August 2011
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
First Drive

Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR

Sharp new suit and multimedia cleverness can't hide cheap cabin and, in 1.33, dull powertrain. Handles and rides nicely, though

23 August 2011
Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR
Kia Rio '2'
New car shares distinctive 'tiger-nose' grille with other new Kias
First Drive

Kia Rio 2

Improved quality and style have turned the Kia Rio into a desirable supermini

21 August 2011
Kia Rio 2
First Drive

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE 2011 first drive

Revised Tiguan is as talented an all-rounder as you’re likely to find in the compact 4x4 market

16 August 2011
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE 2011 first drive

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