First Drive

Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SE

Initial impressions are overwhelmingly positive

7 July 2009
Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SE
First Drive

Vauxhall Insignia VXR

Vauxhall's flagship performance saloon takes the fight to the Germans

7 July 2009
Vauxhall Insignia VXR
First Drive

Audi TT 2.5 RS Roadster

Quick Audi roadster is less than the sum of its parts

4 July 2009
Audi TT 2.5 RS Roadster
First Drive

Renault Kangoo Be Bop Z.E. 44kW

Battery prototype proves Renault’s EV breed has a bright, if pricey, future

2 July 2009
Renault Kangoo Be Bop Z.E. 44kW
First Drive

Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 Bocanegra

Refined and efficient, but lacking the flair and energy you’d expect

1 July 2009
Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI 180 Bocanegra
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Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe Start/Stop

Impressive fuel consumption but not great to drive

1 July 2009
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe Start/Stop
First Drive

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M

As open-top continental tourer, the 16M is exceptional

1 July 2009
Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M
First Drive

Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe S

Surprisingly eager drivetrain and lower running costs

1 July 2009
Volvo XC60 2.4D DRIVe S
First Drive

Mazda 3 2.0 Sport i-stop

It makes no sense, but it’s effective, appealing and fun

30 June 2009
Mazda 3 2.0 Sport i-stop
First Drive

Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe SE

Small engine pulls large estate along with reasonable pace

29 June 2009
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe SE
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Ford Fiesta 1.4i Style+ Auto

Auto gearbox is far too eager to please

29 June 2009
Ford Fiesta 1.4i Style+ Auto
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Ford Mondeo 2.0 Econetic

Fuel-efficient model hits the mark in every area

25 June 2009
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Econetic

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