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Used Mercedes-AMG SLK 55 2012-2016 review

The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG's non-turbo 416bhp V8 makes a hot rod out of the German car firm's junior roadster

Used Mercedes-AMG SLK 55 2012-2016 review

The Chrysler 300C continues to offer big, butch looks, even if it is based on Italian underpinnings

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Chrysler 300C 2012 UK first drive

The new Chrysler 300C is the sister car of the Lancia Thema, and continues to offer a unique charm, even if its detailing fails to match the class best

Chrysler 300C 2012 UK first drive

The Yaris uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine based on the second-generation Prius's

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid

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

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

The Camaro ZL1's supercharged 6.2-litre engine produces a prodigious 572bhp

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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

New Hyundai i20 is the latest model in the marque’s line-up to carry Hyundai’s bold ‘fluidic sculpture design language’

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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.

Hyundai i20 1.2 Active

The Mazda CX-5, in its 148bhp, 2.2-litre diesel guise emits just 199g/km of CO2

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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

Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150PS 2WD

Peugeot robotised manual is transferred from the 508 to the 208

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Peugeot 208 1.4 HDi EGC

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

Peugeot 208 1.4 HDi EGC

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Used Vauxhall Corsa VXR 2007-2014 review

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

Used Vauxhall Corsa VXR 2007-2014 review

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Used MG TF 2002-2005 review

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

Used MG TF 2002-2005 review

BMW says the new, second-generation M6 convertible is the fastest-accelerating open-top road car it has ever built

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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

BMW M6 Convertible