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Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR 2020 UK first drive

Manthey Racing turns its attention to a road-going GT3 RS. The results are rather spectacular

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23 December 2020
Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR 2020 UK first drive
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Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI Black Edition 4Motion 2020 UK first drive

It has a certain understated appeal as an unpretentious luxury SUV, but range-topping Black Edition trim does nothing to enhance it

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22 December 2020
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI Black Edition 4Motion 2020 UK first drive
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Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSIe 2020 UK first drive

Largely impressive plug-in hybrid set up with all the usual Audi design and build quality. Harsh ride spoils an otherwise smooth operator

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20 December 2020
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSIe 2020 UK first drive
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Nissan GT-R Nismo 2020 UK first drive

The mighty 2+2 sports car that can devour supercars whole on challenging UK roads has been upgraded to make it even quicker

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18 December 2020
Nissan GT-R Nismo 2020 UK first drive
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BMW 5 Series M550i 2020 UK first drive

The famous M5’s move into track-focused territory leaves room for the reappearance of this refined, classy but still hugely quick twin-turbo V8-engined sibling

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17 December 2020
BMW 5 Series M550i 2020 UK first drive
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Peugeot 5008 2.0 BlueHDI 180 2021 UK first drive

Peugeot’s seven-seat SUV gets new onboard technology and driver aids and a revised front grille. Can’t be had as a hybrid or in 4WD form, but top-level diesel still makes a reasonable case.

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15 December 2020
Peugeot 5008 2.0 BlueHDI 180 2021 UK first drive
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Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 225 2021 UK first drive

Still cuts a dash next to most compact SUVs, but it isn’t the slickest, quickest, roomiest or best-value plug-in option in its market niche. PHEV a mixed bag to drive.

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15 December 2020
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 225 2021 UK first drive
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Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021 first drive

A landmark moment for Ford. Lacking in some premium lustre and Mustang-typical driver engagement, but an appealing and very credible all-electric debutant all the same.

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15 December 2020
Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021 first drive
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Volvo XC60 T6 Recharge R-Design 2020 UK first drive

Volvo’s cheapest plug-in XC60 remains pricey compared with rivals but it’s stylish, practical and easy to drive, with particularly good electric-only drivability around town

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14 December 2020
Volvo XC60 T6 Recharge R-Design 2020 UK first drive
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Volkswagen ID 4 1st Max 2021 first drive

Expectations are high for this five-seat electric SUV, which will be the firm's first truly global ID model. Does it live up to them?

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11 December 2020
Volkswagen ID 4 1st Max 2021 first drive
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R ER6 2020 first drive

Chinese car maker Roewe's new brand offers a value-led electric-only saloon that could serve as the basis for an upcoming MG 6 in the UK

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10 December 2020
R ER6 2020 first drive
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Renault Captur E-Tech 2020 UK first drive

Plug-in hybrid crossover is attractive and unique on first glance, but can it trade on looks and statistics alone?

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9 December 2020
Renault Captur E-Tech 2020 UK first drive

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