First Drive

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI SE first drive

Sets new standards for Skoda but it wouldn't get us out of a Mondeo

8 July 2008
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI SE first drive
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Lotus Europa 2.0 SE first drive

Europa gets more performance, more spec and a price cut

7 July 2008
Lotus Europa 2.0 SE first drive
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Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi 140 first drive

Minor updates successfully make the 407 a better car

3 July 2008
Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi 140 first drive
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Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GS first drive

Works well as a family car, but not as well rounded as a Focus

2 July 2008
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GS first drive
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Hyundai Coupe 2.0 TSIII first drive

Ageing and too pricey, despite this special edition's high spec

1 July 2008
Hyundai Coupe 2.0 TSIII first drive
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Seat Ibiza SportCoupe 1.4 first drive

A grown-up driving experience in a good-value, attractive package

1 July 2008
Seat Ibiza SportCoupe 1.4 first drive
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Mercedes C 63 AMG estate first drive

All the dynamic joys of the saloon, just a bit more practical

1 July 2008
Mercedes C 63 AMG estate first drive
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Kia Rio 1.6 Sport first drive

Too expensive, and doesn’t live up to the sport moniker

28 June 2008
Kia Rio 1.6 Sport first drive
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Ford Fiesta ST500 first drive

All the admirable qualities of the ST, but the competition has moved on

27 June 2008
Ford Fiesta ST500 first drive
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Aston Martin Vantage

More torque and stiffer chassis make this open Aston V8 better than ever

27 June 2008
Aston Martin Vantage
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe first drive

The most exclusive grand tourer of them all

25 June 2008
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe first drive
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Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 T-Jet first drive

Alfa's Mini rival combines style and performance

24 June 2008
Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 T-Jet first drive

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Renault Filante yoke
Yoke has trigger-operated brake and throttle – but pedals will remain in road cars for the foreseeable
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Future Renault models could swap steering wheels for yokes

12 February 2025
Future Renault models could swap steering wheels for yokes