First Drive

Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG first drive

Utterly unnecessary yet at the same time utterly beguiling.

29 March 2007
Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG first drive
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Caterham R400 2.0 first drive

On of the biggest surprises of 2007 so far. Far better than before, more robust and yet significantly cheaper.

29 March 2007
Caterham R400 2.0 first drive
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Skoda Fabia 1.4 2

Fabia's hand now even stronger; might be the most convincing new supermini on sale

29 March 2007
Skoda Fabia 1.4 2
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Peugeot 1007 1.6 HDi

Peugeot's milkfloat-like supermini is still a niche car, but if you're buying one, this is the model to have

23 March 2007
Peugeot 1007 1.6 HDi
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Ford Focus 2.0 CC-2 first drive

Slick roof, slick(ish) dynamics and good value. If you like driving but must have that folding hard-top, this is the one to go for.

23 March 2007
Ford Focus 2.0 CC-2 first drive
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BMW 120d 5dr hatch 2007 first drive

Emotionally and intellectually satisfying if you can live with the compact interior and ride.

22 March 2007
BMW 120d 5dr hatch 2007 first drive
Land Rover Defender 90
This 50-year-old still deals with the mud better than any other car you can buy
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Land Rover Defender 90

Still the greatest off-roader of them all, and now a little more civilised too

21 March 2007
Land Rover Defender 90
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Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD SE

Dodge 4x4 looks as if it's up for a fight, but loses out to Japanese rivals anywhere but off-road

21 March 2007
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD SE
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Peugeot 207 GTi

A big improvement on the disappointing 206 GTi, but still no match for a Clio 197 or Corsa VXR

21 March 2007
Peugeot 207 GTi
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Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD SE

Not a bad European family saloon for US brand Dodge, but not a good one either.

21 March 2007
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD SE
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Painted 19in alloy wheels are unique to the Superleggera
First Drive

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

Crash diet has given the baby Lambo unbelievable grip, response and outright pace. For hardcore focus it blows the field into tiny pieces.

20 March 2007
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
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Aston Martin V8 Roadster

Beautiful, desirable, well-built and fine-handling, Aston's hit the sweet spot with the drop-top Vantage

14 March 2007
Aston Martin V8 Roadster

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