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  Road Test: Honda Civic 1.5 Sport
  The 10th generation of Honda’s Civic hatchback has arrived, with the Japanese company promising a more dynamic driving experience coupled with a distinctive design. Previous generations have been strong on...
• Road Test: Land Rover Discovery Sport (15 on) 2.0 TD4 (180hp) HSE Luxury 5d Auto
  The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a relatively small footprint, making it easy to drive and park, yet clever packaging and a compact rear suspension system have unlocked a lot...
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  Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 AllGrip - Road Test
  While the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross launched back in 2013 was a competent crossover it looked disappointingly insipid. Sure, it handled well enough, proved to be reassuringly reliable and was packed to...
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  SEAT reveals fashionable Mii by Cosmopolitan
  We all have different requirements from a car, but SEAT thinks it’s hit the nail on the head when it comes to what women want from a car with the...
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  Road test: Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0-litre BiTDI 4MOTION DSG
  Nestling in the hotly contested crossover segment of the market, the latest Volkswagen Tiguan trades on its sheer competence and strong brand image rather than eliciting excitement from potential customers....
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  Road test: Audi S4 Avant 3.0 TFSI 354PS Quattro Tiptronic
  It says much about how we’ve become accustomed to colossal power outputs that the latest generation of Audi S4 Avant with its 354hp merely feels quick as opposed to mightily...
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  Road Test: Renault Clio dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav
  Previously the Renault Clio was only available with one diesel engine – a 90hp unit that we said was ok on the motorway but a bit sluggish elsewhere. Well, good news,...
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  Worth the wait? New Honda NSX hybrid supercar driven
  Eleven years after the demise of the first generation, an all-new Honda NSX has landed and we’ve had an early drive of the company’s latest high performance flagship. The old NSX...
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  Road test: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S
  The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S is the fastest production Golf GTI ever – which makes this a very hot hot-hatch indeed. VW will only make 400 of them, and 150...
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  Road test: Nissan GT-R 3.8 (16-) Pure Auto
  Big, brash and ballistically powerful, the Nissan GT-R has never made a sensible choice as a day-to-day car. It suffered with rock-hard ride quality, shockingly high running costs and alarmingly...
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  Road test: Lotus Elise Cup 250
  The Lotus Elise Cup 250 represents one of the best-handling cars money can buy. Built in the 20th year of the two-seater roadster’s lifecycle, this is the most powerful Elise...
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  Early drive: Volkswagen Tiguan (16-)
  Sharper looks, a higher quality, roomier interior and more efficient engines are just some of the key elements which are set to make the second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan a success. Capitalising on...
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  Road Test: Mercedes-Benz SL500 facelift
  This facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz SL500 was given a makeover early in 2016 along with every other model in the SL roadster line-up. With 449bhp the SL500 is the...
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  Early drive: Skoda Octavia Hatch vRS 2.0 TDI 184PS 4x4 DSG
  The diesel Skoda Octavia vRS has always been a more rational choice than the petrol car – it’s calmer to drive and offers better fuel economy. Now the addition of all-wheel...
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  Early drive: Mercedes SLC
  Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest offering into the compact roadster market – the SLC-Class. Replacing the SLK, this new car is a similar-looking machine to its predecessor, featuring a slightly revised...
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  SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 TSI UK drive
  Compromise. It’s a word most of us have to battle with when buying a new car. You want power but low running costs. Practicality but excitment too. Cheap to buy but...
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  Road Test: 2015 Toyota Auris hatchback 1.2T Icon
  Offering one of the most diverse ranges in the segment, including a hybrid choice, the Toyota Auris is famed for its driver comfort and easy, stress-free driving. Now, thanks to...
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  Road Test: Volkswagen Golf R Estate
  If you’re unaware of the plaudits laden onto the new VW Golf R hatchback, then we’ll replace your rock and let you get on with it. In short it’s been welcomed with...
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  Jaguar XE 3.0 V6 Supercharged S early drive
  In truth, the key to the Jaguar XE’s success is in the company car market. Low-emission, high economy, well-specced and low-cost examples becoming favourites of fleet buyers and BIK payers...
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  Road Test: Mazda6 2.2D SportNav Saloon
  The Mazda6 is something of an unsung hero in its segment, often getting overlooked for premium German rivals like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. But now, thanks to some mid-life revisions,...