First Drive

Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD

Good off-road, well equipped and keenly priced, but still vague on the road

8 August 2008
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG 2008 UK first drive

Stiffer springs and a locking rear diff make C 63 a track star

8 August 2008
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG 2008 UK first drive
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Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 2008 UK first drive

The most complete Cadillac yet to reach the UK

7 August 2008
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 2008 UK first drive
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Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6

Well priced and well equipped, but running costs are high

7 August 2008
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
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Seat Leon 1.4 TSI Stylance first drive

The best incarnation of the 1.4 TSI so far

6 August 2008
Seat Leon 1.4 TSI Stylance first drive
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Renault Koleos 2.0 dCi 2WD first drive

An adequate performer, but falls short of the competition

4 August 2008
Renault Koleos 2.0 dCi 2WD first drive
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Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi Ghia

Smooth and refined new engine, but only available in top-spec Ghia trim

1 August 2008
Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi Ghia
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Vauxhall VXR8 6.2 V8 first drive

Increased engine capacity but still no challenger to AMG or M division

1 August 2008
Vauxhall VXR8 6.2 V8 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz CLC 180K SE first drive

Comfortable, but not the rewarding drive you would expect

30 July 2008
Mercedes-Benz CLC 180K SE first drive
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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet first drive

The 3.6-litre engine and manual gearbox complement each other in this 911 cabriolet

29 July 2008
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet first drive
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Porsche 911 3.8 Carrera 4S first drive

Upgrades make the four-wheel drive 911 even better to drive

28 July 2008
Porsche 911 3.8 Carrera 4S first drive
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Fiat Grande Punto 1.4T Abarth first drive

Fiat’s first ‘proper’ Abarth for two decades looks the business and goes well

25 July 2008
Fiat Grande Punto 1.4T Abarth first drive

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