Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The new look brings a muscularity to the CLS without destroying the elegance of the original concept
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 first drive

The sophistication of the CLS’s drivetrain gives pleasing performance and economy figures

3 April 2011
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 first drive
Hyundai i40 Tourer
Given the right tweaks and good pricing and warranty, the i40 could be another competitive Hyundai
First Drive

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi

Development drive shows i40’s potential; it just needs tweaking to make it class competitive

2 April 2011
Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi
First Drive

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

It scores for styling, economy and quality and will account for three-quarters of A6 sales

1 April 2011
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
First Drive

Hyundai Veloster 2012 first drive

Early UK development drive shows that Hyundai's oddball coupe has potential

31 March 2011
Hyundai Veloster 2012 first drive
Range Rover Evoque
For all its docile and torquey power, it's the Evoque's ride that dominates
First Drive

Range Rover Evoque

Early impressions of most radical Land Rover ever are almost all positive

30 March 2011
Range Rover Evoque
First Drive

Nissan Leaf first UK drive

Too pricey for private buyers, but still proof that electric cars can be comfortable, safe and practical daily transport

28 March 2011
Nissan Leaf first UK drive
Smart Forspeed concept
The Smart Forspeed concept features a high-gloss, striking design
First Drive

Smart Forspeed concept

The Smart Forspeed is a fun, flies-in-your-teeth glimpse into future Fortwo's

25 March 2011
Smart Forspeed concept
Kia Sorento 2.0 CRDi
Sorento 1 makes for a convincing prospect as an affordable, spacious and practical soft roader
First Drive

Kia Sorento 2.0 CRDi

Front-wheel drive Sorento makes a convincing case if you want space and practicality at a good price

25 March 2011
Kia Sorento 2.0 CRDi
Honda Accord Type S
Since its launch in 2008, the Accord has struggled to prove that it’s worth its premium price
First Drive

Honda Accord Type S first drive

Still a competent and likeable package in isolation, but too expensive for a car that’s still a way off class leading

24 March 2011
Honda Accord Type S first drive
Jaguar XF 2.2D
The long-awaited 2.2-litre diesel XF is a real Jaguar.
First Drive

Jaguar XF 2.2D

New four-pot diesel greatly extends XF’s appeal and economy, and retains impressive refinement

23 March 2011
Jaguar XF 2.2D
Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX
The Phantom Experimental Electric is a one-off engineering test-bed
First Drive

Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX

Surge of forward motion is so relentless that it makes the Phantom’s V12 seem utterly redundant

23 March 2011
Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX
First Drive

Kia Picanto 1.0

Kia Picanto builds on proven mechanicals to deliver a good-value package with real appeal

23 March 2011
Kia Picanto 1.0

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