Car reviews

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Toyota Prius+ first drive

Toyota expands the Prius line-up with seven-seat people carrier

Toyota Prius+ first drive

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Audi A8 L W12 first drive

Not much fun to steer, but if you have to drive it yourself, you probably can’t afford one anyway

Audi A8 L W12 first drive

If hybrids aren't your thing, this ultra-efficient saloon could be of interest

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Audi A4 2.0 TDIe SE first drive

In spite of growing competition from the petrol-hybrid crowd, Audi continues to squeeze more mpg from its diesel range with this new Audi A4

Audi A4 2.0 TDIe SE first drive

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Opel RAK-e

The RAK-e is the electric commuter car made exciting, not only as a second or third commuter car, but as a weekend entertainer, too

Opel RAK-e

The two-litre diesel is smoothly unobtrustive until well past 4000rpm

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Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S first drive

The Ford Focus Zetec S gets more athletic running gear and a mild bodykit trade a little ride comfort for a defter chassis. But the differences are small.

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec S first drive

Cosmetic changes to the 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun include a new grille

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Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 SG4 first drive

The Mitsubishi Shogun has been mildly tweaked for 2012, but remains a no-nonsense tool with strong off-road credentials, albeit an expensive one

Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 SG4 first drive

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BMW 3 Series 328i Sport

All-new 3-series with potent 2.0-litre turbo feels as a BMW should, even if it lacks a straight six

BMW 3 Series 328i Sport

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Mazda CX-5 2.2D Skyactiv-D FWD first drive

Very impressive, and highly original, technology underpins a throughly thought-out and polished machine.

Mazda CX-5 2.2D Skyactiv-D FWD first drive

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Peugeot 308 1.6 e-HDi 2011 first drive

If you’ve got a penchant for French metal and you’re after a spacious, frugal and generally inoffensive family hatchback, then the 308 makes a good case for itself

Peugeot 308 1.6 e-HDi 2011 first drive

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BMW M5 UK first drive

Objectively it’s the best BMW M5 we’ve ever seen. Yet we can’t help but lament some of the low-speed sparkle that makes the best rivals feel lively and involving at any road speed.

BMW M5 UK first drive