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Audi A1 Citycarver 2019 first drive

Audi’s accomplished small car gets a roughty-toughty makeover turning it into a mini SUV

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30 October 2019
Audi A1 Citycarver 2019 first drive
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Renault Clio 130 RS Line 2019 UK first drive

Sportiest Clio (at present) looks the part and drives impressively, but the cheaper 1.0-litre engine is still the sweet spot of the range

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30 October 2019
Renault Clio 130 RS Line 2019 UK first drive
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Alpine A110 S 2019 first drive

Range-topping A110 S’s extra grunt and tactile feel are welcome, but the new-found grip and body control of its chassis aren't always. Fast – yet perhaps not as much fun as a regular A110

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28 October 2019
Alpine A110 S 2019 first drive
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Renault Captur 130 TCe Iconic 6-speed 2019 first drive

A more sophisticated Captur. Refinement is decisively better, as is interior quality and equipment

8
25 October 2019
Renault Captur 130 TCe Iconic 6-speed 2019 first drive
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DS 3 Crossback E-Tense 2019 first drive

First and most luxurious of the PSA Group’s upcoming quartet of electric superminis shows they’ll be major players in an exciting emerging sector

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25 October 2019
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense 2019 first drive
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BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive 2019 first drive

Impresses with its cabin sophistication, punchy performance and engaging (if not overly lively) handling. Just don’t expect a limo-like ride

8
23 October 2019
BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive 2019 first drive
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Aston Martin Vantage manual 2019 first drive

Heightened engagement and assertive action of a manual gearbox adds hugely to the Vantage's appeal

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23 October 2019
Aston Martin Vantage manual 2019 first drive
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Volkswagen T-Roc R 2019 first drive

High-riding T-Roc R offers impressive pace and poise and is arguably the best performance crossover yet

8
18 October 2019
Volkswagen T-Roc R 2019 first drive
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Land Rover Discovery Sport P200 2019 UK first drive

Refresh brings in-cabin improvements, but switch to mild-hybrid power can't offset this petrol version's poor economy

7
17 October 2019
Land Rover Discovery Sport P200 2019 UK first drive
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BMW 3 Series Touring 320d xDrive M Sport 2019 UK first drive

In Touring guise, the 320d continues to combine dynamism with practicality, performance and frugality better than any rival

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17 October 2019
BMW 3 Series Touring 320d xDrive M Sport 2019 UK first drive
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Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 AWD SE 2019 UK first drive

Well-mannered, spacious, practical, well-finished and now slightly more economical, but D180's high weight dulls performance and economy

8
16 October 2019
Land Rover Discovery Sport D180 AWD SE 2019 UK first drive
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Bentley Flying Spur 2019 first drive

Crewe’s third generation Spur is new from the ground up, but tech from Porsche Panamera and recent GT gives it the look of a winner

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16 October 2019
Bentley Flying Spur 2019 first drive

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