First drives

First Drive

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe 2019 UK first drive

A facelift for Mercedes-AMG's entry-level C-Class Coupé fails to see it keep pace with the all-conquering BMW M2 Competition

7 January 2019

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe 2019 UK first drive

Litchfield Alpine A110 2018 UK review - hero front

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Litchfield Alpine A110 2018 UK first drive

Litchfield’s very well-judged engine remap liberates more power and torque from the A110, making it both faster and more fun to drive

21 December 2018

Litchfield Alpine A110 2018 UK first drive

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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 2018 UK first drive

Extra-special Aventador gets a V12 to die for, and ride and handling that’s just about good enough to bring it to bear

21 December 2018

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 2018 UK first drive

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 Speciale 2018 UK first drive

Even without the snarling twin-turbo V6 from the Quadrifoglio under the bonnet, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is still a compelling driver's SUV

20 December 2018

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 Speciale 2018 UK first drive

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Kia Proceed 1.6 T-GDi GT 2019 first drive

Kia delivers a shooting brake for the masses with sufficient practicality, competent dynamics and attractive styling. The double-clutch gearbox lets it down, though

20 December 2018

Kia Proceed 1.6 T-GDi GT 2019 first drive

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Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2018 UK first drive

We drive Porsche's electrified Cayenne to see if it's the best blend of performance and usability in the range

20 December 2018

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2018 UK first drive

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X 2018 UK first drive

Ford transforms the Ranger into a plush £40k rival to the new breed of more road-focused pick-ups – but it can't hide its roots

19 December 2018

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X 2018 UK first drive

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class G350d 2018 first drive

The most powerful diesel engine ever fitted to a G-Class raises the game for Mercedes' iconic SUV

18 December 2018

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G350d 2018 first drive

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Skoda Kodiaq vRS 2019 first drive

The fastest Kodiaq yet delivers plenty of smooth power, but its weight somewhat dulls the effect. Confident handling, classy interior but choppy ride undermines it

18 December 2018

Skoda Kodiaq vRS 2019 first drive