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Citroen C1 1.4 HDi first drive

Diesel makes little sense in a car that's already exceptionally frugal, particularly when it ruins refinement.

13 October 2005
Citroen C1 1.4 HDi first drive
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Skoda Octavia 2.0T vRS

Deeply convincing. Subtle styling and bargain price tag, but it's the drive that will prove most memorable.

12 October 2005
Skoda Octavia 2.0T vRS
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Porsche Cayman S 2005 first drive

Manages to tread the fine line between Boxster and 911. A stunning addition to the Porsche range and worthy alternative to an M3.

11 October 2005
Porsche Cayman S 2005 first drive
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Nissan Micra CC 1.6 Sport

Fine Micra packaging and generous kit should worry class leaders

9 October 2005
Nissan Micra CC 1.6 Sport
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Vauxhall Signum 3.0 CDTi

Signum benefits from improved Vectra chassis and nose, but don’t expect a sales revolution.

8 October 2005
Vauxhall Signum 3.0 CDTi
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Mercedes S 600 L first drive

Expensive, but it feels it and if you want truly convincing performance for your S then this is the place to get it.

6 October 2005
Mercedes S 600 L first drive
VW Golf R32
R32 gets chrome grille and revised bodykit
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VW Golf R32

Better than the old R32, as much fun to drive as the GTi, and even quicker

5 October 2005
VW Golf R32
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Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi

Improved suspension and keen pricing (especially the diesel) complete the rosy Rio picture.

1 October 2005
Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi
VW Golf GT TSI 170
GT is only a 1.4, but this is no ordinary 1.4
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VW Golf GT TSI 170

More frugal and more powerful than a naturally aspirated unit. The future.

30 September 2005
VW Golf GT TSI 170
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Toyota Verso D-4D 180

New diesel engines give Verso welcome power boost. 140 is bang on target but we’re not convinced 180 is worth extra

29 September 2005
Toyota Verso D-4D 180
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BMW 1 Series Hartge V8 first drive

Hilarious car, ludicrous price tag. We’ll wait for the supercharged 130i.

28 September 2005
BMW 1 Series Hartge V8 first drive
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Mercedes C350 Sports Coupe

Good, but too expensive

27 September 2005
Mercedes C350 Sports Coupe

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