BMW 650i convertible
Controversial looks remain unchanged
First Drive

BMW 650i convertible first drive

Resist the M6, buy a soft-top 6-series and you’ll still look good at the golf course and have £20k for some new clubs.

16 November 2005
BMW 650i convertible first drive
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Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 first drive

Expensive and illogical, but fast and more civilised than the VXR.

15 November 2005
Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 first drive
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS
It's front-drive, but this is the most agile Alfa for years
First Drive

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS

A good Alfa, rather than a great one. Hampered by low power and high price.

14 November 2005
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS
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VW Beetle 1.6 Luna

Feeling its age now, but revisions help it look a little sharper.

12 November 2005
VW Beetle 1.6 Luna
Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8
Stylish SRX is the best use of Caddy's new design language
First Drive

Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 first drive

Practical interior and reasonable to drive, but not as good as an ML, X5 or Disco.

12 November 2005
Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 first drive
Honda Accord 2.4
Excellent Accord gets facelift and new options for 2006
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Honda Accord 2.4 first drive

Improving on an already excellent machine; new options add appeal.

11 November 2005
Honda Accord 2.4 first drive
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Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4

Looks and handles better, but diesel and seven-seat options will appeal more.

11 November 2005
Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Revised Matiz looks better, auto box works well
First Drive

Chevrolet Matiz 0.8

Appealing combination, but the overall package isn't as compelling as the class leaders.

10 November 2005
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
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Mitsubishi iCar first drive

Funky, clever addition to city car market, but out-of-town dynamics let it down

10 November 2005
Mitsubishi iCar first drive
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Lamborghini Gallardo SE

Expensive, but makes the standard Gallardo seem almost ordinary.

8 November 2005
Lamborghini Gallardo SE
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Mazda MX-5 1.8 first drive

Better than the old car in nearly every way, but seems to have lost some of its charm

7 November 2005
Mazda MX-5 1.8 first drive
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BMW 330d SE

The latest 3 Series is excellent. It’s the best way to spend £30,000 on a car.

7 November 2005
BMW 330d SE

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