Car reviews

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Lexus GS 250 F Sport first drive

Those who still crave a genuinely good-to-drive saloon with a part-time sporty edge – and a V6 petrol engine under the bonnet – should add the new Lexus GS 250 F Sport to their shopping list

Lexus GS 250 F Sport first drive

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Lexus GS 450h F Sport first drive

The Lexus GS 450h F Sport hybrid executive saloon builds on its predecessor’s refinement and performance qualities and adds extra driver involvement

Lexus GS 450h F Sport first drive

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Porsche 911 Carrera S manual first drive

New Porsche 911 Carrera S is superb - but is it better with a manual or PDK gearbox?

Porsche 911 Carrera S manual first drive

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Seat Mii 1.0

The Seat Mii takes the Spanish manufacturer back to the happy hunting ground of city cars. Like its Skoda Citigo and VW Up sister cars, it oozes first-rate qualities.

Seat Mii 1.0

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Ford Focus Zetec S

If you prefer to buy with your head and not your heart, the sum of the latest Focus’s parts really do add up to a greater whole

Ford Focus Zetec S

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Mercedes-AMG C 63 Black Series

Seriously fast and focussed AMG special has performance and handling to rival the best

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Black Series

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Mercedes-AMG SLK 55

Fast, usable, and surprisingly frugal, but still quite an inert and unentertaining drive

Mercedes-AMG SLK 55

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BMW 3 Series 320d

Be in no doubt, a new world leader has arrived – and it may take a while for the others to catch up

BMW 3 Series 320d

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Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT

Suzuki’s family debutant is likable and good value, but incomplete.

Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT

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Honda CR-V 2.4 4x4

Existing fans of the Honda CR-V will appreciate the functionality and efficiency of this new version, but Honda faces a tough challenge against some increasingly competitive rivals

Honda CR-V 2.4 4x4