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Audi S3 Sportback first drive

Straight-line performance and practicality, but is it a true hot hatch?

22 May 2008
Audi S3 Sportback first drive
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Aston Martin Vantage 4.7 V8 2008 first drive

Subtle alterations make a big difference when the Vantage is driven hard

21 May 2008
Aston Martin Vantage 4.7 V8 2008 first drive
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Dodge SRT-10 ACR first drive

Uprated 8.4-litre V10 delivering 600bhp makes this the most venomous Viper of all

21 May 2008
Dodge SRT-10 ACR first drive
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Alfa Romeo Brera S first drive

Better to drive and stunning to look at, but expensive compared to obvious rivals

21 May 2008
Alfa Romeo Brera S first drive
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Jaguar XKR-S first drive

Mechanical revisions transform this XK into the most driver-focused Jaguar yet

21 May 2008
Jaguar XKR-S first drive
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Skoda Fabia Greenline first drive

Compact, frugal estate that's less of a compromise than you'd expect

20 May 2008
Skoda Fabia Greenline first drive
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Chevrolet Epica 2.0 first drive

Impressive build quality and standard spec, but still a niche vehicle

19 May 2008
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 first drive
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Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi GT

Impressive technology still doesn't make the Laguna as good as the Mondeo

15 May 2008
Renault Laguna 2.0 dCi GT
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Maserati GranTurismo S first drive

More fun than the standard GranTurismo, but still suffering from the same flaws

15 May 2008
Maserati GranTurismo S first drive
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Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 first drive

High spec at a low price, but don't expect great dynamics

15 May 2008
Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 first drive
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 2008 first drive

Better than the standard Gallardo in every respect

14 May 2008
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 2008 first drive
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Peugeot 308 175 1.6 GT first drive

Fun to drive and economical, but composure suffers on UK roads

13 May 2008
Peugeot 308 175 1.6 GT first drive

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