Ford Focus RS Mk2
The Focus RS feels faster than the raw numbers suggest
First Drive

2009 Ford Focus RS Mk2 first drive and video

Second-generation Ford Focus RS shreds the front-drive rule book

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18 February 2009
2009 Ford Focus RS Mk2 first drive and video
First Drive

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI SE first drive

Reworked Audi A4 gives Seat a solid-feeling, largely impressive saloon

17 February 2009
Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI SE first drive
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Kia Soul 2 1.6

Unusual supermini alternative impresses with value, practicality and dynamics

17 February 2009
Kia Soul 2 1.6
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Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 VXR Arctic

Raucous, limited-edition Corsa is entertaining, but it remains a niche choice

17 February 2009
Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 VXR Arctic
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Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDI

Audi's gigantic Q7 has been given some serious urge by the installation of a V12 twin-turbo diesel.

16 February 2009
Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDI
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Mazda MX-5 2.0i Sport first drive

Well chosen mods remove the question marks over the MX-5’s handling, steering and ride

13 February 2009
Mazda MX-5 2.0i Sport first drive
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI BlueMotion Estat first drivee

Dependable choice, but common-rail diesel engine should be worth the wait

12 February 2009
Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI BlueMotion Estat first drivee
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Ford Fiesta Econetic 1.6 TDCi first drive

New Fiesta has become a frugal city car without compromising the ride

11 February 2009
Ford Fiesta Econetic 1.6 TDCi first drive
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Audi A5 2.0 TFSI 180 first drive

Decent entry-level model with a nicely refined petrol engine. Too much torque steer, though

10 February 2009
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI 180 first drive
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Maserati Quattroporte 4.7 V8 GTS first drive

New Quattroporte loses a little comfort, but gains extra balance and control

10 February 2009
Maserati Quattroporte 4.7 V8 GTS first drive
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Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 CZ1 first drive

A cheap, cheerful supermini that could do with more polish

9 February 2009
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 CZ1 first drive
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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid first drive

Hybrid SUV is the most effective large petrol-electric hybrid yet

4 February 2009
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid first drive

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