Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
White rev counter is one of only a few minor changes to the cabin
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Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series first drive

Brutal looks and performance, but difficult to justify the price

8 November 2008
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series first drive
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Volvo XC60 2.4D SE first drive

Suitably luxurious and comfortable

7 November 2008
Volvo XC60 2.4D SE first drive
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Audi A5 2.0 TFSI first drive

The best engine in the range

6 November 2008
Audi A5 2.0 TFSI first drive
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Honda Jazz 1.2 SE first drive

Marginal drop in performance worth living with for cheaper price tag

6 November 2008
Honda Jazz 1.2 SE first drive
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Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI 170 SE first drive

The previous generation Audi A4 is reborn

4 November 2008
Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI 170 SE first drive
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Citroën C-Crosser 2.4i Exclusive first drive

Reasonable performer, but remains a minority choice

3 November 2008
Citroën C-Crosser 2.4i Exclusive first drive
Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 180
Smooth and quiet ride at motorway speeds, with plenty of overtaking power
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Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 180 first drive

Civilized, comfortable and great to look at

2 November 2008
Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 180 first drive
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Fiat Grande Punto 1.9 Multijet first drive

Old stager gets more toys and better warranty, but loud engine disappoints

2 November 2008
Fiat Grande Punto 1.9 Multijet first drive
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Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv first drive

Good value and well-equipped, but powerplant disappoints

29 October 2008
Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv first drive
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Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Avant first drive

Strong supercharged V6, but diesel the sensible choice

29 October 2008
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Avant first drive
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Suzuki Swift 1.3 Attitude first drive

Looks and dynamics still appeal, but price and engine let it down

28 October 2008
Suzuki Swift 1.3 Attitude first drive
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Mercedes ML 320 CDI Sport

Still attractive and well-equipped, but the facelift brings few changes

28 October 2008
Mercedes ML 320 CDI Sport

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