First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS first drive

Wide-bodied, rear-drive model is one of the sweetest of all 997-edition 911s

19 November 2010
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS first drive
Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
Cabrio gains a few kilos, as you might expect, but it keeps many of the attractions of the hard-top
First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet

Nowhere near as much fun as coupé, but good value compared with regular Carrera S Cabrio

19 November 2010
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
Kia Optima 2.4 GDi
The Kia Optima is designed by ex-Audi design chief, Peter Schreyer
First Drive

Kia Optima 2.4 GDi

Handsome 5-series sized exec confirms Kia's status as builder of some of the best-looking cars going

18 November 2010
Kia Optima 2.4 GDi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163
We’re testing the most powerful of the 2.0-litre Duratorq diesels, producing 161bhp
First Drive

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163

Punchy diesel generates smooth performance in a new, quieter bodyshell

18 November 2010
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163
First Drive

Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi

Nissan’s already impressive family SUV gets a sensitive facelift and revised engines

15 November 2010
Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi
Jaguar C-X75
The Jaguar C-X75 concept rocked the recent Paris motor show
First Drive

Jaguar C-X75

Stunning concept speaks volumes for the cars Jaguar will make in the future

14 November 2010
Jaguar C-X75
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI
The extra grunt of the bigger engine is obvious and useful
First Drive

Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI

Top-spec Alhambra is a fine car, but it’s only worth paying for if you need the extra power

13 November 2010
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Aveo
The Aveo platform will go on to spawn an MPV, an SUV and the next Vauxhall Corsa
First Drive

Chevrolet Aveo

Korean-developed supermini has the potential to impress - if Chevy gets the pricing right

11 November 2010
Chevrolet Aveo
Honda Insight
The 2011 Insight comes complete with suspension tweaks
First Drive

Honda Insight 1.3

Upgrades make the Insight easier to recommend than before; good value, too

10 November 2010
Honda Insight 1.3
Renault Megane 2.0 dCi CC
This is the first time we've driven the Megane CC on UK roads
First Drive

Renault Megane 2.0 dCi CC

Overall it lacks any significant driver involvement

10 November 2010
Renault Megane 2.0 dCi CC
Audi Q5 Hybrid
The Q5's engine is Audi's familiar 2.0-litre turbocharged, direct-injection petrol unit
First Drive

Audi Q5 Hybrid

Plenty of pace and a nice ride, but it hardly makes a case for itself in Europe.

10 November 2010
Audi Q5 Hybrid
Volvo V60 D3 SE
The new V60 has been fine-tuned for UK roads
First Drive

Volvo V60 D3 SE

Although the V60 is good to drive, there are much better value and more practical wagons out there.

10 November 2010
Volvo V60 D3 SE

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