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Porsche Cayenne 4.8 S

A great piece of engineering, but we'd still rather have a VW Touareg.

12 July 2007
Porsche Cayenne 4.8 S
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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi estate first drive

The best-looking and most practical Mondeo.

6 July 2007
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi estate first drive
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Honda Civic Type-R FD2 first drive

Japan’s firebrand Civic could be the ultimate front-drive track day weapon

5 July 2007
Honda Civic Type-R FD2 first drive
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Hyundai i30 1.4 Comfort first drive

Focus rival scores on comfort, price and kit, but it's strangely self-effacing.

4 July 2007
Hyundai i30 1.4 Comfort first drive
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Fiat 500

Like a Mini, only smaller on the outside and bigger on the inside. Brilliant.

2 July 2007
Fiat 500
Alpina B3
Sutcliffe does his time traveller impression
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Alpina B3

BMW's other M3 is comfortable, well-kitted, good value and searingly quick; nicely done, Alpina

2 July 2007
Alpina B3
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Jeep Patriot 2.0D Limited first drive

Much better than its Caliber mechanicals would lead you to expect, the Patriot's one of Jeep's best

28 June 2007
Jeep Patriot 2.0D Limited first drive
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Seat Altea Freetrack TDI

A convincing - if pricey - alternative to a standard SUV.

27 June 2007
Seat Altea Freetrack TDI
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Classic
Superb got the subtlest of facelifts in 2006
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Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Classic first drive

This 2.0-litre diesel makes too much sense to turn down.

26 June 2007
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Classic first drive
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Jaguar XJR

No other big saloon blends comfort and composure quite like the XJR.

23 June 2007
Jaguar XJR
Renault Twingo GT
Sutcliffe attempts to peel tyre from wheel, but only succeeds in cocking rear wheel
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Renault Twingo GT

Small on the outside, big on the inside, and good to drive.

22 June 2007
Renault Twingo GT
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Volvo V70 D5 SE first drive

Practical, frugal, safe, robust and good value, this new V70 diesel even adds style and luxury into the mix

20 June 2007
Volvo V70 D5 SE first drive

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