First drives

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Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid 2019 first drive

Smarter looks inside and out, plus upgraded infotainment for great-value plug-in hatch, but it still lacks dynamic sparkle

8 July 2019

Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid 2019 first drive

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Renault Megane RS Trophy-R 2019 first drive

The Renault Megane RS Trophy-R, the hottest of Meganes, thrills like a great Megane should

5 July 2019

Renault Megane RS Trophy-R 2019 first drive

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Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Evo 2019 first drive

Executive car gains two new engines and minor aesthetic nip and tuck while remaining as comfortable and practical as ever

5 July 2019

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Evo 2019 first drive

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Volkswagen ID 3 2020 prototype first drive

Volkswagen’s first proper attempt at a ground-up EV has a familiar depth and variety of qualities. Still unfinished for now, but undoubtedly a car to watch

4 July 2019

Volkswagen ID 3 2020 prototype first drive

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Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI SE 2019 UK first drive

Does the new family-friendly hatchback, driven here in mid-range SE spec, also have driver appeal?

4 July 2019

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI SE 2019 UK first drive

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Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TSI 2019 UK first drive

V6 petrol power comes to Volkswagen's flagship model but fails to make a strong case for itself

4 July 2019

Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TSI 2019 UK first drive

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 2019 first drive

Volante nails the role of showboating Aston Martin flagship, but the coupe remains the better car where it really counts

3 July 2019

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 2019 first drive

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Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2019 first drive

Bentley’s first hybrid does the job well on paper, but loses a significant chunk of the charm we have long come to associate with the brand

3 July 2019

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2019 first drive

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Ford Focus ST Estate 2.0 EcoBlue 2019 first drive

Can the diesel-powered estate version of the new hot Ford Focus excite in quite the same way as the petrol hatchback?

2 July 2019

Ford Focus ST Estate 2.0 EcoBlue 2019 first drive

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Ford Focus ST 2019 first drive

Ford’s hot hatch formula for the class-leading Fiesta ST has been applied to the 276bhp Mustang-engined Focus ST. Does it work?

1 July 2019

Ford Focus ST 2019 first drive

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Porsche Macan S 2019 UK first drive

Mid-range, mid-spec Porsche SUV proves how spec-sensitive the modern performance 4x4 can be. Still impressive to drive, but limited in one or two other ways

28 June 2019

Porsche Macan S 2019 UK first drive