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BMW 1 Series M Coupé 2011 UK first drive

Quicker than an M3 in most real world conditions and more rewarding when you want it to be

17 May 2011
BMW 1 Series M Coupé 2011 UK first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupé

A very complete and sophisticated package with impressive performance and excellent economy. Lacks for outright style, though

15 May 2011
Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI Coupé
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Kia Picanto 1.2 Ecodynamics

The sweet spot in the range with fewer compromises for its price and size than any rival

14 May 2011
Kia Picanto 1.2 Ecodynamics
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BYD E6 Hatchback

The technology works and its claimed range is impressive. Not as rounded as the Nissan Leaf

13 May 2011
BYD E6 Hatchback
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Peugeot 308 GT CC

An entertaining coupé cabriolet, but price could be a stumbling block

12 May 2011
Peugeot 308 GT CC
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Bentley Continental GT first drive

A good compromise between comfortable GT and rewarding performance car

11 May 2011
Bentley Continental GT first drive
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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

A complete and compelling package providing V8 petrol engine like performance, V6 diesel like economy and exceptional refinement

10 May 2011
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
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Peugeot 308 e-HDi Active SW

Refined, economical and pleasant enough small estate that’s also practical

8 May 2011
Peugeot 308 e-HDi Active SW
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Chevrolet Captiva LTZ

A more relaxing place to cover miles, with much less engine noise and vibration

8 May 2011
Chevrolet Captiva LTZ
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Ariel Atom 3 Mugen

Arguably the most rewarding Atom to drive hard and possibly our favourite Atom of the moment

8 May 2011
Ariel Atom 3 Mugen
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring

Unusually fast and focused special edition Corsa is an old-fashioned thriller with considerable talents. Pricey, but worth every penny.

5 May 2011
Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring
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Citroën DS4 2.0HDi DStyle

A jack of all trades but not class leading

5 May 2011
Citroën DS4 2.0HDi DStyle

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