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Mercedes-Benz S 350 Bluetec

The balance of performance and economy make it the pick of the S-class ranage

3 September 2010
Mercedes-Benz S 350 Bluetec
First Drive

Caterham Seven Roadsport Monaco

Despite costing just £20k, this special-edition Caterham still causes a stir

1 September 2010
Caterham Seven Roadsport Monaco
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Volvo V60 D5 AWD

Estate version of S60 has potential to eclipse the saloon

28 August 2010
Volvo V60 D5 AWD
Infiniti FX30d S Premium
The FX30d has been launched alongside the EX30d which has an identical engine and gearbox
First Drive

Infiniti FX30d S Premium

You'll have to really like FX30d's toys and looks to choose this over the Cayenne

27 August 2010
Infiniti FX30d S Premium
First Drive

Volvo S60 T6 AWD

When compared to a BMW 330d, this is an S60 too far

21 August 2010
Volvo S60 T6 AWD
Seat Leon Ecomotive
Seat's eco flagship has had some changes under the bonnet
First Drive

Seat Leon Ecomotive

Pursuit of better emissions has compromised the overall package

21 August 2010
Seat Leon Ecomotive
Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200
The RCZ 200 Sport is more than just a more powerful version of the car
First Drive

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200

Peugeot’s hottest RCZ has the power, and the chassis, of a distinguished performance coupe

19 August 2010
Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200
Infiniti EX30d
The Infiniti EX finally has a diesel engine, a year after the UK launch
First Drive

Infiniti EX30d

This car is about so much more than the headline figures

18 August 2010
Infiniti EX30d
Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ4
New Swift design is an evolution of old formula, but it still works well
First Drive

Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ4

Hardly an evolutionary leap but refined, good-looking, sharper in the handling and lower in the CO2

17 August 2010
Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ4
Alfa Romeo Brera 1750 TBi
Striking looks aside, it’s the car’s extraordinary engine that’s the real treat here
First Drive

Alfa Romeo Brera 1750 TBi 2010 UK first drive

Great new engine is almost spoiled by some unwise options fitted to our test car

13 August 2010
Alfa Romeo Brera 1750 TBi 2010 UK first drive
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VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI

A big improvement over the last one, we’d but be unlikely to pick it over its rivals

12 August 2010
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI
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Smart Fortwo Brabus

Hot hatch looks for refreshed Fortwo city car, but it’s still a case of style over substance

10 August 2010
Smart Fortwo Brabus

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