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BMW M440i xDrive Convertible 2021 first drive

Do larger dimensions and return to fabric roof make mid-sized open-top a more appealing proposition?

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2 March 2021
BMW M440i xDrive Convertible 2021 first drive
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Mercedes-AMG E53 Night Edition Estate 2021 UK first drive

AMG’s six-cylinder hybrid E-Class remains a tellingly different prospect than the hotrod E63. May not satisfy all performance appetites, but pleasingly rounded and versatile.

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2 March 2021
Mercedes-AMG E53 Night Edition Estate 2021 UK first drive
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Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2021 UK first drive

Fastest F-Pace feels rather more than the sum of its parts. If this is how Jaguar’s internally combusted SUVs go out, it’s on a massive high

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1 March 2021
Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2021 UK first drive
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Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDi 48V 2021 UK first drive

Updated supermini gets new engine with, in its pricier forms, economy-minded accoutrements

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26 February 2021
Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDi 48V 2021 UK first drive
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Hyundai Kona 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2021 UK first drive

Hyundai's popular Kona has been facelifted. Is that enough to keep it competitive in the cut-throat crossover market?

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25 February 2021
Hyundai Kona 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 2021 UK first drive
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Skoda Octavia vRS TDI 4x4 2021 UK first drive

All-paw punchy diesel Octavia doesn’t excite like the very best hot hatches but is still a compelling real-world performance car

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25 February 2021
Skoda Octavia vRS TDI 4x4 2021 UK first drive
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Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 100 2021 UK first drive

Value supermini has won admiration, but does it also appeal in crossover guise?

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24 February 2021
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 100 2021 UK first drive
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2021 UK first drive

More oomph and lower suspension brings Golf GTI closer to the reward of its best rivals

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23 February 2021
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2021 UK first drive
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Alpine A110 Legende GT 2021 UK first drive

'Exemplar of French sophistication' explores a more premium realm for the A110, where healthier profit margins exist

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22 February 2021
Alpine A110 Legende GT 2021 UK first drive
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Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI e-TEC 2021 UK first drive

Mild-hybrid power appears on a Skoda for the first time, but economy-minded buyers have lots of alternatives

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19 February 2021
Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI e-TEC 2021 UK first drive
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Ruf CTR Anniversary 2021 first drive

Another restomod Porsche 911? Nope – this homage to a 1980s legend is actually Ruf’s first bespoke creation

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18 February 2021
Ruf CTR Anniversary 2021 first drive
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Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid VZ2 245PS DSG 2021 UK first drive

Standalone Cupra SUV gets front-drive and electrically assisted power. Prepare for a wild ride.

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16 February 2021
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid VZ2 245PS DSG 2021 UK first drive

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