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Citroën C6 2.7 HDi

Appealing, competent and an admirably different exec. But strewth, £38k?

5 April 2006
Citroën C6 2.7 HDi
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Audi S6 first drive

Fast but not that much fun and, with overly firm suspension, no that comfy.

4 April 2006
Audi S6 first drive
Nissan 350Z GT
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Nissan 350Z GT first drive

Small but welcome upgrades mean 350Z remains a canny choice for keen drivers.

3 April 2006
Nissan 350Z GT first drive
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VW Golf GT 2.0 TDI 170 first drive

The Golf GT is a powerful performer with this new engine, but its Twincharger cousin is more refined, costs less and almost as frugal.

31 March 2006
VW Golf GT 2.0 TDI 170 first drive
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Lexus GS 450h 2006 first drive

Speed and economy: changes the way we’ll look at performance saloons.

28 March 2006
Lexus GS 450h 2006 first drive
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT

Maserati has sharpened the Quattroporte to an even sportier edge with the Sport GT. Just don't expect it to cosset you back from the office.

27 March 2006
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT
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VW Jetta 2.0 Sport TFSI first drive

Installing the Golf GTi's engine in the Jetta makes for a capable saloon, but not a car that can challenge that Golf for desirability.

23 March 2006
VW Jetta 2.0 Sport TFSI first drive
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Peugeot 207 1.4 S

An improvement over the 206 and extremely competent - but it faces tough opposition from Renault and Fiat. It remains to be seen if it can defeat those rivals on British roads.

22 March 2006
Peugeot 207 1.4 S
Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower
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Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower first drive

Good performance, and a decent car. But it needs fiscal incentives to succeed.

22 March 2006
Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower first drive
VW Eos 2.0 TFSI Sport
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VW Eos 2.0 TFSI Sport first drive

Looks good, drives well and the 2.0T is torquey, but the Eos is expensive compared to its rivals.

21 March 2006
VW Eos 2.0 TFSI Sport first drive
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CDX first drive

A big step forward for Hyundai, only spoilt by under-performing engines and disappointing motorway refinement.

20 March 2006
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CDX first drive
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Vauxhall Astra 1.8 TwinTop Sport

A decent coupé-cabriolet with a keen price, though let down by the lacklustre performance of the 1.8-litre engine.

17 March 2006
Vauxhall Astra 1.8 TwinTop Sport

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