Production ready Ampera proves 100mpg+ motoring comes with few limitations
Interesting Brit roadster has appeal, but lacks polish
Streets ahead of old model and laden with equipment. Strong diesel, but ride lets it down
This particular V70 is swift, stylish, rides and handles briskly. New D3 engine has been ‘far improved’ thanks to a fine-tuning of the turbocharger.
Fast and spacious hot hatch offers little subtlety or involvement for a considerable asking price
The 182bhp 1.4 TFSI is the most potent version of the new A1 yet
Fastest A1 offers warm hatch pace and ‘big car’ refinement
The undistinguished handling is easier to accept on the estate than the hatch
Other family five-doors carry more, but few have more polish
Honda Civic 1.8 Ti
The sporting looks of this limited-edition Honda Civic 1.8 Ti appeal, but the ride and performance both disappoint
The finished i40 is competitive, but not as accomplished against its rivals as an i10 or i30
Put simply, it’s a Renaultsport 250 Cup given an extra 15bhp and 15lb ft of torque
If you can get your hands on one, the Trophy adds even more kudos and reward to the standard 250 Cup
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