First Drive

Fiat 500 1.2 Pop Convertible

An excellent buy, even with the £3000 price hike over the standard car

25 June 2009
Fiat 500 1.2 Pop Convertible
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Corvette ZR1

Fastest Corvette is dominated by its engine and phenomenal pace

23 June 2009
Corvette ZR1
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Lexus IS 250C SE-L ACC/PCS

Euro drive highlights that open-top Lexus is built for cruising in the sun

22 June 2009
Lexus IS 250C SE-L ACC/PCS
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Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI DSG

Energetic petrol motor makes the entry-level Yeti the pick of the range

19 June 2009
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI DSG
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Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR 110

Lacklustre engine, but still an extremely well-adjusted car

17 June 2009
Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR 110
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Veritas RSIII

Prototype feels a bit like driving a 1950s Formula One car

17 June 2009
Veritas RSIII
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Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi 110

Practical and cost-effective, but hard to love

16 June 2009
Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi 110
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Renault Mégane Sport Tourer

Capable but far from perfect mid-size estate car

16 June 2009
Renault Mégane Sport Tourer
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Aston Martin DBS 5.9 V12 Volante

Delivers a sense of occasion and exquisite mechanical feel

15 June 2009
Aston Martin DBS 5.9 V12 Volante
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Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 first drive

Subtle looks, far from subtle performance

15 June 2009
Mercedes-AMG S-Class S 63 first drive
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Porsche Panamera Turbo

Indecently fast but not as comfortable as some rivals

12 June 2009
Porsche Panamera Turbo
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Vauxhall Insignia Ecoflex SE

Eco improvements enhance Insignia's virtues

12 June 2009
Vauxhall Insignia Ecoflex SE

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