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Lotus Europa Luxury Touring

A plusher interior and more performance, but we’re still struggling to see the point

1 August 2007
Lotus Europa Luxury Touring
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Vauxhall Antara 2.4i E

Good-looking, and far more agile on-road than a Frontera, but avoid the petrol version.

25 July 2007
Vauxhall Antara 2.4i E
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Daihatsu Materia first drive

This Vauxhall Meriva-sized mini-MPV is bigger than it looks, especially on the inside, and not small on charm

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25 July 2007
Daihatsu Materia first drive
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Vauxhall Antara 2.0 CDTi S

Far more agile on-road than a Frontera, but not as effective as a CR-V.

25 July 2007
Vauxhall Antara 2.0 CDTi S
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SSC Ultimate Aero TT

It's no Veyron, but does claim to offer a higher top speed, and costs 'only' £335k

23 July 2007
SSC Ultimate Aero TT
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Not perfect, by any stretch, but makes much more sense than the coupe

23 July 2007
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
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Smart Fortwo mhd first drive

Sensible, affordable economy boost for much-improved city car

20 July 2007
Smart Fortwo mhd first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance 2007 first drive

Hushed, powerful, and nicely built, this sophisticat's C-class is the most refined car in the class

19 July 2007
Mercedes-Benz C 350 Elegance 2007 first drive
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Mazda CX-7

A brisk, agile compact 4x4 for driving enthusiasts and, as such, a bit of a rarity

19 July 2007
Mazda CX-7
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Superformance GT40 first drive

A surprisingly fast, authentic and usable tribute to the most evocative race car in history

18 July 2007
Superformance GT40 first drive
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Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 VTi first drive

Clever interior packaging and improved dynamics make the 207 SW a capable family car

18 July 2007
Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 VTi first drive
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Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI Altitude first drive

Monstrous V10 VW 4x4 is becoming a relic, but it's a likable one all the same

13 July 2007
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI Altitude first drive

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