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Ford Mustang Bullitt 2018 first drive

We try Ford's film-inspired special-edition Mustang to see if it's a car Steve McQueen would be proud of

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16 October 2018
Ford Mustang Bullitt 2018 first drive
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Vauxhall Grandland X 1.5 Turbo D 2018 UK first drive

We try Vauxhall's family SUV with the PSA Group's latest four-cylinder diesel engine to see if it improves the package

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12 October 2018
Vauxhall Grandland X 1.5 Turbo D 2018 UK first drive
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Nissan Qashqai Tekna 1.3 DIG-T 138bhp 2018 first drive

Nissan Qashqai gets new engines and infotainment in bid to keep edge over rivals such as the Seat Ateca and Kia Sportage

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11 October 2018
Nissan Qashqai Tekna 1.3 DIG-T 138bhp 2018 first drive
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Skoda Octavia vRS long-term test

We’ve just had a diesel vRS for three months. Next up: a petrol vRS for three months. Which makes the better buy?

11 October 2018
Skoda Octavia vRS long-term test
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Audi E-tron 2019 prototype first drive

Audi developed the E-tron for drivers who want an electric luxury car that doesn’t look or feel like it runs on battery power. Early signs bode well

10 October 2018
Audi E-tron 2019 prototype first drive
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Fiat 500X Cross Plus 1.0 2018 UK first drive

We try Fiat’s updated crossover in the UK for the first time to see if it can topple newer offerings

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10 October 2018
Fiat 500X Cross Plus 1.0 2018 UK first drive
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560e 2018 first drive

As close as the S-Class gets to a fully electric version, but whether it's the one to buy depends on whether you'll be using it for battery-friendly journeys

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9 October 2018
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560e 2018 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell 2018 first drive

Hydrogen fuel cell version of swish SUV shows the technology's potential

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9 October 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell 2018 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate C300de 2018 first drive

Combination of a diesel engine and electric motors makes the C300de hugely capable in all environments

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9 October 2018
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate C300de 2018 first drive
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Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE 4WD 2018 UK first drive

Korean flagship SUV gets a modern face, extra space and, above all, is now even better to drive

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9 October 2018
Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE 4WD 2018 UK first drive
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BMW M5 long-term test

We rated the new F90 generation M5 as best in class - did we think the same after three months with it?

9 October 2018
BMW M5 long-term test
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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 2018 first drive

Big, brutal and hugely powerful – an old-fashioned muscle car with little finesse but enormous performance

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8 October 2018
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 2018 first drive

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