Toyota Auris Hybrid T4
In pure electric mode you can drive at up to 31mph for 1.2 miles
First Drive

Toyota Auris Hybrid T4

The first full hybrid in this class is impressively cheap to run, but its diesel rivals are a better drive

18 May 2010
Toyota Auris Hybrid T4
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Our verdict - there's more fun to be had for less money
First Drive

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Competent, but there’s more fun to be had for less money elsewhere

17 May 2010
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI
The new Fabia vRS is the latest incarnation of Skoda’s likeable pint-sized hot hatch
First Drive

Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI

Cracking fun to drive when you’re in the mood, and agreeable when you're not

17 May 2010
Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI
Ford Focus RS500
The Focus RS500 is the last hurrah for the Focus RS
First Drive

Ford Focus RS500

One of the fastest, most capable front-drive cars ever produced

16 May 2010
Ford Focus RS500
Campagna T-rex 14R
The T-Rex's straight-line performance is thrilling
First Drive

Campagna T-rex 14R

Like bungee jumping in a car. Except it's not a car...

13 May 2010
Campagna T-rex 14R
Audi TT 2.0 TFSI
This car accelerates with real urgency; enough to run with a Porsche Cayman
First Drive

Audi TT 2.0 TFSI

A car of many talents, although entertainment isn't one of them

12 May 2010
Audi TT 2.0 TFSI
First Drive

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro SE

Supercharged V6 Q7 has a lot going for it, but would be a tricky purchase to justify

9 May 2010
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Quattro SE
Jaguar XF Dynamics Pack
There is a trade off between agility and comfort with the new wheels and suspension
First Drive

Jaguar XF Dynamics Pack

Borrowing the XFR's suspension and styling brings mixed results for the diesel XF

8 May 2010
Jaguar XF Dynamics Pack
Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB
We tested supercharged 203bhp 1.8 linked to a five-speed auto
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB

The first time Mercedes has developed a model for one country - it was worth the effort

6 May 2010
Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The 3.8-litre engine of the regular Turbo model has been subtly tweaked to boost performance
First Drive

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Fastest-accelerating 911 is also one of the best

6 May 2010
Porsche 911 Turbo S
Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 TSI
The steering is natural-feeling, accurate and informative
First Drive

Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 TSI

Estate version of Ibiza has fine handling and great ride; trips up on practicality

6 May 2010
Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 TSI
Mazda 6 2.2D Sport Estate
The most significant change to this engine is the new, smaller turbocharger
First Drive

Mazda 6 2.2D Sport Estate

Updated engine improves one of the best all-round family estates

5 May 2010
Mazda 6 2.2D Sport Estate

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