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Lexus LS430 first drive

Mid-term freshening adds vital six-speed auto to the LS430's inventory, giving livelier performance and only strengthening its luxury car appeal

Lexus LS430 first drive
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Renault Megane CC 2.0 VVT first drive

Accept the C-C for what it is — a stylish cruiser with a very up-market roof — and it doesn’t disappoint. Thrill seekers look elsewhere

Renault Megane CC 2.0 VVT first drive
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Smart Roadster Coupe

Better equipped and more practical than a Roadster. If you can stump up the cash, you’ll enjoy a fine-handling sports car

Smart Roadster Coupe
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Land Rover Freelander Sport

Landie's revamp of the interior has been money well spent, while the unchanged mechanics are as sturdy as ever - still best in class, especially the diesel version

Land Rover Freelander Sport
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Rover Streetwise first drive

Engaging extension of the Rover 25 model range, designed for those who’d never driven the original. And it works

Rover Streetwise first drive
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Citroen C2 1.6 VTR first drive

Mad looks and good ride make the Citroën C2 a strong contender in the supermini class, but its rather lifeless steering spoils the fun

Citroen C2 1.6 VTR first drive
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Daewoo Kalos Blue first drive

Despite the sporting intentions the Kalos Blue doesn't live up to its promise. No more than average anywhere.

Daewoo Kalos Blue first drive
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Fiat Punto 1.2

Facelift builds on Punto's appeal. Great value but refinement is still not good enough

Fiat Punto 1.2
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Alfa Romeo 147 JTD

Plenty of shortcomings for Alfa's new diesel. But it retains a proper Italianate character

Alfa Romeo 147 JTD
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Smart Roadster Coupé V6

Might never be made which is a shame. Adding a V6 really shows the Smart's potential

Smart Roadster Coupé V6

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