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Ford Puma ST Powershift 2023 first drive

New automatic version of hot crossover costs just £10 more – but there’s a catch...

8
2 August 2023
Ford Puma ST Powershift 2023 first drive
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Honda e:Ny1 first drive

Honda’s second EV is an HR-V lookalike that takes it into a tough electric arena

7
31 July 2023
Honda e:Ny1 first drive
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Bentley Bentayga S Hybrid 2023 UK review

Plug-in Bentayga gets a stronger electric motor, a bigger drive battery and a sporty chassis tune, but is still missing a V6 engine worthy of the price

7
28 July 2023
Bentley Bentayga S Hybrid 2023 UK review
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Mercedes-AMG A35 2023 UK first drive

Revised Volkswagen Golf R rival gets hybrid assistance, but has the overall package improved?

7
27 July 2023
Mercedes-AMG A35 2023 UK first drive
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Audi SQ6 E-tron prototype review

Sufficiently rapid and dynamically poised to merit the hallowed S badge – but then so is the standard Q6

25 July 2023
Audi SQ6 E-tron prototype review
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Mercedes-Benz B200d

A diesel-powered compact MPV might not be the height of fashion, but the B200d holds plenty of appeal

8
24 July 2023
Mercedes-Benz B200d
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Lexus UX 300e 72.8kWh 2023 first drive

Toyota's luxury arm gives its smallest electric crossover much-needed updates, but are they successful?

8
20 July 2023
Lexus UX 300e 72.8kWh 2023 first drive
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Alpina B5 GT 2023 first drive

Buchloe bids auf wiedersehen to G30 5 Series with its most powerful creation yet

9
5 July 2023
Alpina B5 GT 2023 first drive
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BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport

Facelift brings more power and aesthetic updates to large and luxurious SUV

8
3 July 2023
BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport
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Renault Clio E-Tech 2023 first drive

Facelifted Renault supermini gets an Alpine-themed makeover

8
30 June 2023
Renault Clio E-Tech 2023 first drive
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2023 first drive

Super-saloon has been revised to boost its track stability and stamina without harming its road manners

9
29 June 2023
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2023 first drive
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Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor RWD 2023 first drive

Switch to rear-wheel drive brings a big efficiency boost for Polestar's exec

8
28 June 2023
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor RWD 2023 first drive

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