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Jaguar XJR

No other big saloon blends comfort and composure quite like the XJR.

Jaguar XJR
Renault Twingo GT
Sutcliffe attempts to peel tyre from wheel, but only succeeds in cocking rear wheel
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Renault Twingo GT

Small on the outside, big on the inside, and good to drive.

Renault Twingo GT
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Volvo V70 D5 SE first drive

Practical, frugal, safe, robust and good value, this new V70 diesel even adds style and luxury into the mix

Volvo V70 D5 SE first drive
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Chrysler Sebring 2.0 TD first drive

Different but unrefined. It's also not that cheap (other than in the quality of the plastics).

Chrysler Sebring 2.0 TD first drive
Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Roof cycles up and down in 20 seconds
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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 2007 first drive

Rag-top 911 Turbo loses little of the coupe's integrity, pace or dynamism; gains a great deal of drama too

Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 2007 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport first drive

Smooth engine and smooth looks, but slightly jiggly ride.

Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport first drive
Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 XWD
Wagon still one of the better-looking small estates
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Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 XWD

Amazing new four-wheel-drive system makes this a landmark car for Saab.

Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 XWD
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Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Elegance first drive

Stylish and good to drive, but it's not cheap.

Mercedes-Benz C 200 K Elegance first drive
Smart ForTwo cdi
New diesel uses updated version of old engine
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Smart ForTwo cdi first drive

World-beating economy lifts the appeal of the new Smart, despite miserable pace.

Smart ForTwo cdi first drive
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 120 first drive

Less really is more. New 1.4 turbo is a genuine alternative to outgoing 1.6.

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 120 first drive

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