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Citroen C3 1.6 HDi first drive

Subtle facelift sharpens look inside and out and dynamics also improved. New 110bhp diesel punchy but expensive.

26 September 2005
Citroen C3 1.6 HDi first drive
Chrysler 300C CRD
Imposing 300C brings a touch of gangster style
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Chrysler 300C CRD first drive

Charming, rather than convincing

24 September 2005
Chrysler 300C CRD first drive
Mitsubishi Evo FQ-340
Performance is just as ballistic as you might expect
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Mitsubishi Evo FQ-340

Evo flagship now faster and more drivable. Still a little one-dimensional, but unforgettable all the same.

23 September 2005
Mitsubishi Evo FQ-340
Renault Clio 1.5 dCi
Petrols steer better than diesels
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Renault Clio 1.5 dCi first drive

New Clio hits the spot at the premium end of the supermini market.

22 September 2005
Renault Clio 1.5 dCi first drive
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Audi RS4 B7

Expensive, but one of the finest fast Audis yet - look out M3.

21 September 2005
Audi RS4 B7
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Mercedes B180 CDI first drive

The best B-class we've yet tried, but still too slow and under-equipped for this money.

16 September 2005
Mercedes B180 CDI first drive
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Caterham Seven 1.8 SV first drive

Expensive and lacks CSR’s sophistication, but fast, fun and strikes a good balance between road and track

14 September 2005
Caterham Seven 1.8 SV first drive
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Pontiac Solstice first drive

Too good not to come to the UK and provide the MX-5 with a challenge

13 September 2005
Pontiac Solstice first drive
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Mazda 5 2.0D first drive

Diesel economy and torque makes this an improvement on the excellent petrol 5. Pick of the range.

10 September 2005
Mazda 5 2.0D first drive
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Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI first drive

Feels just as good in Britain. Mercedes now has a first-rate 4x4

9 September 2005
Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI first drive
Fiat Punto
Face has a hint of Maserati Coupé
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Fiat Punto first drive

Large dynamic variations between the different engine options, but an appealing car both to look at and to be in

7 September 2005
Fiat Punto first drive
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage first drive

The Vantage feels well developed and together. It's undoubtedly the best car Aston makes, and probably the best it ever has. Now, you can choose an Aston for style and not feel compromised on everything else.

3 September 2005
Aston Martin V8 Vantage first drive

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