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Morgan 3 Wheeler

Modern version of bonkers classic makes the motoring world a better place

1 July 2011
Morgan 3 Wheeler
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BMW 640i Coupé

Extremely accomplished, not least in dynamic terms, but lacking for real engagement

30 June 2011
BMW 640i Coupé
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Jaguar XF 3.0D S

XF V6 S makes a very strong case indeed for itself against the BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-Class

28 June 2011
Jaguar XF 3.0D S
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Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro

Audi’s new junior 4x4 has class, quality and real dynamic polish, but is a little short on space

28 June 2011
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro
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Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring

There’s nothing quite like a B5 Touring when it comes to trans-continental mile-munching

28 June 2011
Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring
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Jaguar XF 2.2D Premium Luxury

Falls short on emissions, but still desirable and rewarding

27 June 2011
Jaguar XF 2.2D Premium Luxury
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Vauxhall Ampera

Production ready Ampera proves 100mpg+ motoring comes with few limitations

27 June 2011
Vauxhall Ampera
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD 2011 first drive

Streets ahead of old model and laden with equipment. Strong diesel, but ride lets it down

22 June 2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD 2011 first drive
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Volvo V70 D3 R-Design

This particular V70 is swift, stylish, rides and handles briskly. New D3 engine has been ‘far improved’ thanks to a fine-tuning of the turbocharger.

21 June 2011
Volvo V70 D3 R-Design
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Audi RS3 Sportback 2011 UK first drive

Fast and spacious hot hatch offers little subtlety or involvement for a considerable asking price

20 June 2011
Audi RS3 Sportback 2011 UK first drive
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
The 182bhp 1.4 TFSI is the most potent version of the new A1 yet
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Audi A1 1.4 TFSI

Fastest A1 offers warm hatch pace and ‘big car’ refinement

20 June 2011
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDCi
The undistinguished handling is easier to accept on the estate than the hatch
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Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDCi

Other family five-doors carry more, but few have more polish

20 June 2011
Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDCi

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