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Nissan Cube

Clever revamp of a Nissan design icon, with dynamics on par with what Europe expects

9 December 2008
Nissan Cube
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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 first drive

Off-beat family hatch is missing substance to back up its good looks

8 December 2008
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 first drive
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Toyota Avensis Tourer 1.8 TR first drive

Toyota's family estate lacks personality and polish

5 December 2008
Toyota Avensis Tourer 1.8 TR first drive
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Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S tronic first drive

An accomplished driver’s car and practical SUV, but poor ride and high price let it down

5 December 2008
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S tronic first drive
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Seat Ibiza Ecomotive

Spanish supermini gets the super-frugal treatment

4 December 2008
Seat Ibiza Ecomotive
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Porsche Cayman S 2008 first drive

Facelifted coupe is better than ever

3 December 2008
Porsche Cayman S 2008 first drive
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Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D first drive

Well executed Mondeo rival lacks driving character and personality

1 December 2008
Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D first drive
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Alfa GT 1.9 JTDm Cloverleaf first drive

Great to look at, but nowhere near as special to drive

1 December 2008
Alfa GT 1.9 JTDm Cloverleaf first drive
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Nissan 370Z first drive

350Z replacement retains the muscular recipe but turns up the heat

1 December 2008
Nissan 370Z first drive
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Smart Fortwo cdi

World’s most economical car is perfect for the city. Just avoid the open road

1 December 2008
Smart Fortwo cdi
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Subaru Impreza Litchfield Type-20 first drive

Tuned Subaru Impreza takes the fight to hot Evos

28 November 2008
Subaru Impreza Litchfield Type-20 first drive
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Honda Civic Type S 1.4 first drive

Less-powerful Honda Civic Type S blends hot hatch looks derived from the Civic Type R with sensible running costs

26 November 2008
Honda Civic Type S 1.4 first drive

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