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Kia Proceed GT 1.6 T-GDi 2021 first drive

A mid-life refresh gives Kia's sleek-looking estate even more road presence, if not quite to the same standard of premium rivals

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19 August 2021
Kia Proceed GT 1.6 T-GDi 2021 first drive
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Renault Megane E-Tech plug-in hybrid 2021 UK first drive

Megane hatch plays catch-up and gets the same plug-in option as the estate, with mixed results

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18 August 2021
Renault Megane E-Tech plug-in hybrid 2021 UK first drive
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Hyundai Kona N 2021 UK first drive

A true hot hatch with a dash of extra ride height, the Kona N offers plentiful performance – if you can accept the trade-off in comfort that entails

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18 August 2021
Hyundai Kona N 2021 UK first drive
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ 2021 UK first drive

More than just an electric S-Class equivalent, this is a first look at the future of every new Mercedes

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17 August 2021
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ 2021 UK first drive
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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe 2021 UK first drive

The 8 Series gets the Alpina treatment, with more power and higher top speed. Does it deliver?

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17 August 2021
Alpina B8 Gran Coupe 2021 UK first drive
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Skoda Fabia 2021 first drive

New chassis and sharper looks bring the Fabia up to date for its fourth generation

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16 August 2021
Skoda Fabia 2021 first drive
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Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic Limited 2021 first drive

Off-road-focused estate enters sixth era promising greater on-road sophistication

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11 August 2021
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic Limited 2021 first drive
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Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor 2021 UK first drive

No Polestar 2 is cheaper than this one, but do the savings stack up?

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9 August 2021
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor 2021 UK first drive
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Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm 2021 UK first drive

GTA name returns to an Alfa – and what an Alfa it is. The best super-saloon made even more super

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9 August 2021
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm 2021 UK first drive
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Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDI GT-Line 2021 first drive

Agreeable hatch adds dynamic styling and extra polish to a package that remains compelling but not class-leading

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6 August 2021
Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDI GT-Line 2021 first drive
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Renault Arkana 2021 UK first drive

Fresh-looking coupe SUV brings a new niche to the mainstream manufacturer ranks. Is that enough to make it worthwhile addition?

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5 August 2021
Renault Arkana 2021 UK first drive
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Audi SQ5 TDI 2021 UK first drive

Latest round of updates aim to keep Audi’s go-faster SUV feeling fresh

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2 August 2021
Audi SQ5 TDI 2021 UK first drive

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