Car reviews

Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2 S-series

The S-series is the top-spec version of Chrylser's Ypsilon supermini

First Drive

Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2 S-series first drive

Looks alone can't carry the baby Chrysler any more, and against more advanced rivals it's beginning to feel aged

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Chrysler Ypsilon 1.2 S-series first drive

We loved the new, more grown-up Mini when we first drove it in Puerto Rico earlier this year

First Drive

2014 Mini Cooper UK first drive

Third-generation Mini Cooper is stylish and fun to drive but its optional automatic transmission doesn't make the best of its excellent three pot engine

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2014 Mini Cooper UK first drive

Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 4WD

Hyundai's 2014 ix35 is as stylish as ever and looks good alongside other crossovers

First Drive

2014 Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD automatic first drive

The 2014 version of Hyundai's ix35 soft-roader is a good-looking choice for style-focused buyers, although it lacks the driving enjoyment of some rivals

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2014 Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD automatic first drive

BMW 428i Gran Coupé

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé joins the coupé and convertible in the line-up

First Drive

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe first drive

The latest addition to the 4 Series family, this five-door liftback is stylish and practical but this engine lacks sparkle and refinement

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe first drive

Jaguar F-type coupé

It's a matter of opinion but in coupé form the F-type looks even better than the convertible

First Drive

Jaguar F-Type coupe V6 UK first drive

Our first chance to try the entry-level F-type coupé in the UK reveals that, even in base form, this is one of the finest driver's cars around

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Jaguar F-Type coupe V6 UK first drive

Skoda Rapid Spaceback GreenLine

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback GreenLine is powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine

First Drive

Skoda Rapid Spaceback Greenline first drive

Practical budget hatch gets a host of economy tweaks resulting in a claimed 74mpg and emissions of 99g/km of CO2

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Skoda Rapid Spaceback Greenline first drive

Skoda Octavia Greenline III 1.6 TDI

This Greenline variant makes economical headlines for Skoda, averaging 88.3mpg

First Drive

Skoda Octavia Greenline III 1.6 TDI first drive

Big, frugal hatchback offers impressively low running costs without compromise, with Skoda claiming a headline economy figure of 88mpg

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Skoda Octavia Greenline III 1.6 TDI first drive

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra

Audi claims that its new economy-focused A6 can average 64.2mpg

First Drive

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra first drive

New high-efficiency, low-cost diesel Audi A6 doesn't leave you feeling like you've bought the 'budget' model

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Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra first drive

Koenigsegg CC8S 2002-2004

Car review

Used Koenigsegg CC8S 2002-2004 review

Back in 2002, Sweden's first supercar came with promise of McLaren F1-style performance for a much lower price. Could it deliver?

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Used Koenigsegg CC8S 2002-2004 review

Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 150 Feline

The Peugeot 308 has got an all-new range of cleaner, more powerful and more frugal diesels

First Drive

Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 150 Feline first drive

Peugeot’s new 308 BlueHDi diesel offers more poke, lower CO2 and an impressive claimed economy of over 70mpg

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Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 150 Feline first drive

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