First Drive

Audi A1 1.2 TFSI S Line

The smaller-capacity engine makes sense, the S Line suspension less so

20 February 2011
Audi A1 1.2 TFSI S Line
BMW X1 xDrive 28i
X1xDrive28i is first model to feature the new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine
First Drive

BMW X1 xDrive 28i

New engine is great in everyday driving, but it lacks the polish and fun factor of a BMW six-pot

20 February 2011
BMW X1 xDrive 28i
Skoda Yeti Greenline
Here's the new Greenline edition of the Skoda Yeti
First Drive

Skoda Yeti Greenline

If performance isn't at the top of your list, then the frugal Yeti Greenline should prove popular

19 February 2011
Skoda Yeti Greenline
Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi 4x4
Chevrolet has improved the Captiva’s performance, refinement and overall desirability
First Drive

Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi 4x4

Updated family 4x4 is big on refinement, space and standard kit, but it’s lacking that all-important bargain price.

18 February 2011
Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi 4x4
Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 TDI Bluemotion
The Jetta is a near-Passat-sized car at a price that undercuts its bigger sibling
First Drive

Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 TDI Bluemotion

Lowest-powered Jetta makes an unusual, if intriguing, choice

18 February 2011
Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 TDI Bluemotion
Volvo S60 1.6 T3
By undercutting the T4 by £1550, the T3 does make a case as the cheapest route into Volvo’s R-Design
First Drive

Volvo S60 1.6 T3

Most affordable, entry-level model is appealing, but other engines are a better drive

16 February 2011
Volvo S60 1.6 T3
Renault Zoe
Renault’s electric charge will be spearheaded by the Zoe Z.E. model
First Drive

Renault Zoe

Innovative Zoe demonstrates that an electric future needn’t be earnest, or range limited

16 February 2011
Renault Zoe
Honda Civic 1.8 Si
This is the final round of upgrades for the current standard Honda Civic range
First Drive

Honda Civic 1.8 Si first drive

Latest round of upgrades for popular hatchback are not enough to disguise the Honda Civic’s age

15 February 2011
Honda Civic 1.8 Si first drive
Skoda Superb Estate Greenline
Skoda Superb estate Greenline II is arguably one of the most relevant real-world cars on sale
First Drive

Skoda Superb Estate Greenline

Greenline requires little compromise for such low running costs

14 February 2011
Skoda Superb Estate Greenline
Fisker Karma
The Fisker Karma is a luxurious, Mercedes CLS-sized petrol-electric saloon
First Drive

Fisker Karma 2011 first drive

Ex-Aston designer creates an impressive new electric luxury saloon

14 February 2011
Fisker Karma 2011 first drive
Volvo V60 T5 R-Design
Broad torque band makes the V60 T5 feel eager and responsive
First Drive

Volvo V60 T5 R-Design

Stylish estate feels refreshingly different from the norm, but lacks dynamic finesse

12 February 2011
Volvo V60 T5 R-Design
Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi
Responsive chassis yet compliant ride, combined with quiet but punchy diesels
First Drive

Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi

A striking-looking new seven-seater with dynamics and refinement to match. And in 128bhp diesel form, good value, too.

11 February 2011
Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi

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