Matt Saunders | Autocar

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The Peugeot RCZ-R has perfectly judged steering

First Drive

Peugeot RCZ R UK first drive

Not quite the best fast front-drive car of the moment, but a damned good one – and more involving than most

16 January 2014

Peugeot RCZ R UK first drive

Infiniti Q50S Hybrid

The hybrid Q50 is reputed to be capable of averaging 45.6mpg

First Drive

Infiniti Q50S Hybrid first drive

Hybrid Q50 range-topper has only niche appeal, but it’s smooth, versatile and handles UK roads well

14 January 2014

Infiniti Q50S Hybrid first drive

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

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Used Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 2013-2018 review

The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG is not as rabid as the smaller, slightly lighter A 45 AMG, but it is still an intriguing, if pricey, entry point to AMG ownership

8 January 2014

Used Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 2013-2018 review

This 1.5-litre version of the new Qashqai is likely the most important model in the range

First Drive

2014 Nissan Qashqai first drive

The weight of expectation is high for the new, benchmark crossover from Nissan - luckily the car maker has delivered an impressive proposition to the market

8 January 2014

2014 Nissan Qashqai first drive

Best cars of 2013: McLaren 12C Spider

The Spider is every inch as rigid as the coupé

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Best cars of 2013: McLaren 12C Spider

The regular 12C was a great supercar, but removing its roof has made it even better

29 December 2013

Best cars of 2013: McLaren 12C Spider

Best driver's cars 2013: Jaguar F-type

The F-type has created a new generation of fans for Jaguar

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Best cars of 2013: Jaguar F-type

It's been 40 years since Jaguar last had a proper sports car in its line-up, but the F-type is making up for lost time

22 December 2013

Best cars of 2013: Jaguar F-type

Range Rover Evoque SI4 Dynamic

This 2014 model-year brings subtle exterior changes as well as new interior options

First Drive

Range Rover Evoque SI4 Dynamic first drive

Driveline tweaks add pace and efficiency to an otherwise very complete package

18 December 2013

Range Rover Evoque SI4 Dynamic first drive

BMW X5 xDrive30d

The latest iteration of the X5 is spacious, comfortable and well-appointed

First Drive

BMW X5 xDrive 30d SE UK first drive

Big-selling X5 derivative is spacious, smooth, suave and sporting on request, as well as being predictably good

12 December 2013

BMW X5 xDrive 30d SE UK first drive

Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

This Camaro has knockout looks to go with its knockout engine

First Drive

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe first drive

Bombastic, disarming, fast and great fun on the right road – but not as vivid in automatic form as the manual

5 December 2013

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe first drive

Volkswagen e-Up

The e-Up costs from £19,250

First Drive

Volkswagen e-Up first drive

VW’s first foray into the modern EV market is classy and comfy, albeit pricey and small

3 December 2013

Volkswagen e-Up first drive

Mazda 2 targets female appeal

The Mazda 2 will launch in Europe late next year

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Mazda 2 targets female appeal

The new Mazda 2 hatchback will get a more feminine appeal when it launches in Europe next year

26 November 2013

Mazda 2 targets female appeal

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