Mini JCW Championship 50
If only the chassis could do justice to the engine
First Drive

Mini JCW Championship 50

Packed with kit and full of character - but ludicrously expensive

30 November 2009
Mini JCW Championship 50
Porsche 911 Turbo PDK
Very little else piles on speed as keenly as this car, up to 150mph and well beyond
First Drive

Porsche 911 Turbo PDK

Just as good on UK roads as out on the track

27 November 2009
Porsche 911 Turbo PDK
Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LS
Suspension is tuned for comfort and soaks up the bumps well
First Drive

Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LS

Roomy, fresh-looking and keenly-priced - but not much fun to drive

26 November 2009
Chevrolet Spark 1.2 LS
Porsche 911 Sport Classic
If you’re expecting a stripped out semi-GT car, then you'd be mistaken
First Drive

Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Retro 911 is the sweetest 997 model yet

26 November 2009
Porsche 911 Sport Classic
BMW 316d
Chassis is plenty good enough to carry speed through corners
First Drive

BMW 316d

Sub-120g/km economy with most of the usual 3-series charm

25 November 2009
BMW 316d
Audi S5 Cabriolet
Steering is surprisingly good, and it relishes being pushed hard
First Drive

Audi S5 Cabriolet first drive

Turns into serious driver’s car with dynamic chassis upgrades

25 November 2009
Audi S5 Cabriolet first drive
Audi A4 2.0 TDIe
The A4 TDIe is more powerful than its chief rival, the BMW 316d
First Drive

Audi A4 2.0 TDIe

Eco tweaks work well on the motorway, but leave the A4 wanting in traffic

24 November 2009
Audi A4 2.0 TDIe
Suzuki Kizashi
Our man's verdict? 'It's a crying shame this car's not on the way to the UK'
First Drive

Suzuki Kizashi

Has the style, refinement and driver appeal to take on the best

19 November 2009
Suzuki Kizashi
Citroen C3 1.4 VTR+
Forgiving suspension means body roll in sharp turns
First Drive

Citroen C3 1.4 VTR+

Majors on space, comfort and value - but not driving pleasure

17 November 2009
Citroen C3 1.4 VTR+
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
It gets a revised bumper and light clusters, front and rear, plus a new grille, and exhaust
First Drive

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi

Superb new diesel engine revitalises Hyundai’s seven-seat 4x4

15 November 2009
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi
BMW 118d Coupe
The steering is heavy but precise
First Drive

BMW 118d Coupe

Not quick, but engaging, and a very compelling ownership proposition

14 November 2009
BMW 118d Coupe
Volvo S80 1.6D DrivE
The 1.6-litre engine does not equal strong performance
First Drive

Volvo S80 1.6D DrivE

The Volvo S80 DrivE is a frugal but unexciting choice

13 November 2009
Volvo S80 1.6D DrivE

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