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Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD first drive

Neither as refined nor as good to drive as its rivals, but more comfortable

18 September 2007
Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD first drive
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Honda Jazz 1.4 2007 first drive

Everything that's good about the old Jazz, and more upmarket as well

15 September 2007
Honda Jazz 1.4 2007 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C 320 Estate first drive

Attractive good looks and sizeable load bay give C-class estate edge over rivals.

10 September 2007
Mercedes-Benz C 320 Estate first drive
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Vauxhall Astra 1.4 PFi first drive

More than just economy will make this engine a worthy mainstay for Vauxhall

7 September 2007
Vauxhall Astra 1.4 PFi first drive
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Mini Cooper S Clubman first drive

Not quite as good to drive as the standard Mini, but close and more practical to boot

6 September 2007
Mini Cooper S Clubman first drive
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Mini Cooper S Works

A lot of fun but not a lot more powerful

4 September 2007
Mini Cooper S Works
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Subaru Impreza 2.0 RX

Well-specced for the money, but not quite a mainstream rival for the Ford Focus yet.

4 September 2007
Subaru Impreza 2.0 RX
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Mazda 2 1.4D TS

Not the revelation you might expect, but still a neat package.

4 September 2007
Mazda 2 1.4D TS
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Renault Laguna 1.5 dCi

Brings economy, refinement and surprising benefits to new Laguna's handling and ride

31 August 2007
Renault Laguna 1.5 dCi
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Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi GT first drive

A night-and-day improvement over the 307, this new hatchback combines quality, comfort and style with aplomb

30 August 2007
Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi GT first drive
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Bentley Continental GT Speed

Much better than the standard GT when driven hard, but perhaps not the Bentley we'd been hoping for

30 August 2007
Bentley Continental GT Speed
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Caparo T1 first drive

Almost fast enough to keep up with an F1 car and road legal with it; the T1 is simply unbelievable

29 August 2007
Caparo T1 first drive

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