Volvo V70 T6
The business end, and Volvo's big estate still does the business
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Volvo V70 T6 first drive

Big, brisk and comfortable; this is the big Volvo estate we’ve been waiting for.

Volvo V70 T6 first drive
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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi first drive

Ford's traditional favourite takes big steps forward on class, space, quality and comfort

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi first drive
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Renaultsport Mégane 2.0 dCi 175

The finest hot hatchback on the road made a smidgeon more sensible. Lacking in drama, but not in real-world appeal.

Renaultsport Mégane 2.0 dCi 175
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Renaultsport Clio R27

Clio sharpens up its act for the track. Great, but we'd wait for the cheaper Cup version.

Renaultsport Clio R27
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Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD SE

Not a bad European family saloon for US brand Dodge, but not a good one either.

Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD SE
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Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 first drive

Cadillac's seven-seat SRX has been greatly improved for 2007, and is sure to be more sensible for UK buyers in right-hand-drive.

Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 first drive
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Hummer H3 first drive

Hummer's H3 is mightily effective off the road, but not good enough on it to risk taking a smack in the mouth for

Hummer H3 first drive
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Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8

America's most popular luxo-SUV is too big, too ungainly, and would be best left on the far side of the Atlantic

Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8
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Mazda 3 MPS first drive

Ferociously quick - not that you'd know from looking - the Mazda 3 MPS is an effective overtaking tool, but lacks a little involvement and the chassis bala

Mazda 3 MPS first drive
BMW Hydrogen 7
Hydrogen 7 is much less powerful than standard 760, but still acceptably swift
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BMW Hydrogen 7 first drive

Proves hydrogen-powered cars can provide levels of performance and refinement that are within touching distance of their petrol-powered siblings.

BMW Hydrogen 7 first drive
Volvo C70 D5 SE Lux
Safety is as comprehensive as you'd expect from Volvo
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Volvo C70 D5 SE Lux first drive

The C70 perhaps makes most sense with the D5 diesel, which admirably suits its cruising prowess - except when you need to nip into a gap in traffic.

Volvo C70 D5 SE Lux first drive

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