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  • First drive review: Toyota Yaris Hybrid

    Europe's cheapest hybrid delivers easy-going performance and effortless economy; it's just a shame the fun factor is absent

    28 May 2012 4:53pm
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  • First drive review: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

    Setting practical considerations such as fuel consumption aside, the most powerful Camaro in history is hugely entertaining and full of character

    26 May 2012
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  • First drive review: Hyundai i20 1.2 Active

    New Hyundai i20 is smarter, cleaner and more grown-up than the outgoing model. It’s certainly well worth a close look.

    25 May 2012
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  • Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150PS 2WD

    The headline-grabbing Mazda CX-5 returns the best fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any model in the range, and is a top-level contender in the class

    25 May 2012
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  • First drive review: Peugeot 208 1.4 HDi EGC

    Base diesel Peugeot 208 is quite perky and civil, but 1.2 petrol is a better bet.

    25 May 2012
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  • Vauxhall Corsa VXR

    The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is accomplished, refined and quick, but it can’t match the Clio’s sheer panache

    25 May 2012
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  • MG TF

    The MG TF is undeniably flawed, but it is an appealing driver’s car nonetheless

    25 May 2012
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  • First drive review: BMW M6 convertible

    The M6 convertible is an enormously impressive piece of engineering. It's blindingly quick, but delivers the sort of relaxed cruising traits to make it an excellent everyday proposition

    25 May 2012
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  • BMW ActiveHybrid 5

    The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 sees the company fitting a petrol-electric powertrain to its 5-series executive saloon

    25 May 2012
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  • First drive review: Volvo V40 D2 SE

    Volvo's first all-new car under Chinese ownership is a revelation; early signs are that it's a credible VW Golf rival

    25 May 2012
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