Land Rover Defender 90
This 50-year-old still deals with the mud better than any other car you can buy
First Drive

Land Rover Defender 90

Still the greatest off-roader of them all, and now a little more civilised too

Land Rover Defender 90
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Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport

Petrol engine is mixed blessing: improves chassis, harms refinement. Overall, diesel remains the bet

Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport
Maybach 62S
Maybach 62S gets revised grille, wheels and lights too
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Maybach 62S first drive

An even more incredible - and incredibly expensive - place from which to command your business empire

Maybach 62S first drive
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Mercedes SLR McLaren 722

Supremely quick and beautifully made, but far too hard-riding. Not what we'd hoped for.

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722
Lexus LS460
The 375bhp V8 needs stirring to make rapid progress
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Lexus LS460

The latest Lexus is a technological tour de force reminiscent of the original LS.

Lexus LS460
BMW Z4 (06-)  3.2 M 2dr Coupe
Tweaked diff results in a road/track hybrid that will drift until the tyres can take no more
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BMW Z4 3.2 M 2dr Coupe

Not exactly a rival for Porsche's awesome Cayman, but a compelling proposition all of its own.

BMW Z4 3.2 M 2dr Coupe
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Cornering grip is phenomenal
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

When developing the 599, Ferrari wanted to create a “21st-century F40.” It has done that and then some - we can’t think of another car on sale with a better c

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
BMW Z4M Roadster
That wheel is linked to a steering system with hydraulic rather than electric assistance
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BMW Z4M Roadster first drive

A rough diamond: flawed but still captivating if treated the right way.

BMW Z4M Roadster first drive
Toyota Yaris 1.0
Yaris is agile and fun to drive
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Toyota Yaris 1.0 first drive

Expensive but worth it. The Peugeot 207 is going to need to be exceptional

Toyota Yaris 1.0 first drive
More limo than Lambo
S8 is no faster than W12, but has bags of character
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Audi S8 2006-2011 first drive

Not as raucous as expected, but still an incredible long-distance luxury saloon

Audi S8 2006-2011 first drive
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS
It's front-drive, but this is the most agile Alfa for years
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Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS

A good Alfa, rather than a great one. Hampered by low power and high price.

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS

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