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Renault Laguna 2.0 GT first drive

An interesting take on a luxury coupe, though we'd stick to diesel power

23 December 2008
Renault Laguna 2.0 GT first drive
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Holden HSV R8 Tourer first drive

Characterful Aussie super-estate makes a great offbeat M5 rival

23 December 2008
Holden HSV R8 Tourer first drive
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BMW 318d SE auto first drive

Refined, efficient driver’s car, marred only by run-flat tyres and a high price

22 December 2008
BMW 318d SE auto first drive
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Ssangyong Rexton R-Line first drive

Reasonable budget SUV gets a pointless makeover

19 December 2008
Ssangyong Rexton R-Line first drive
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Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi ecoFlex first drive

Sensible eco modifications help to lift a car that’s beginning to feel its age.

19 December 2008
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi ecoFlex first drive
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Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE first drive

The C30’s odd blend of 'funky' and ‘dull’ is well suited to an eco model

18 December 2008
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE first drive
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Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT first drive

More upmarket, but fails to match the established premium brands

17 December 2008
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT first drive
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Hyundai i20 1.2 Comfort first drive

Another step forward for Hyundai, but needs more visual and dynamic flair

16 December 2008
Hyundai i20 1.2 Comfort first drive
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Mercedes C 180 K BlueEfficiency first drive

Entry-level C-class is lighter, cheaper and more economical

15 December 2008
Mercedes C 180 K BlueEfficiency first drive
Holden HSV W427
Production has been limited to 427 units
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Holden HSV W427 first drive

Aussie super-saloon gets a 7.0-litre engine from the Corvette Z06

12 December 2008
Holden HSV W427 first drive
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Lotus Eco Elise first drive

Elise test bed proves that green can be fun

11 December 2008
Lotus Eco Elise first drive
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Saab 9-3 2.0 XWD first drive

Likeable, but feels a long way off the pace

9 December 2008
Saab 9-3 2.0 XWD first drive

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