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2019 Volkswagen Touareg review: The reluctant hero

It used to be a bit of an ordinary SUV but this third-generation model now affords proper luxury and it doesn’t just match more desirable brands, it cuts them down to size...
June 16, 2019
first drives
Porsche Cayenne Coupé: Joining the family

Is there a gap in the market for another SUV to slot in between the Macan and the Cayenne? Porsche thinks so with the new Cayenne Coupe. We promptly put it to the test
June 12, 2019
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Volkswagen Teramont review: Go big or go home

VW closes a glaring gap in its model portfolio with the seven-seater SUV. Has it got what it takes to snatch market share from established rivals?
June 06, 2019
first drives
2019 Nissan Altima review: Better than ever

Nissan won’t be walking away from the mid-size saloon segment anytime soon — in fact it’s going all-in with the brand-new 2019 Altima. It’s the nameplate’s biggest step forward yet in terms of aesthetics, tech and performance. We take a look at the sixth-gen model
June 04, 2019
first drives
2019 MG ZS review: A real steal!

It deserves credit for its bold aesthetics and for packing some useful tech and kit and makes up for its lack of punch with a very attractive price tag.
May 22, 2019
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Bugatti Chiron Sport review: Wild thing!

The regular Chiron is as unhinged as a hypercar gets — but what to make of the even wilder Sport variant? We take it for a blast in Dubai to find out
May 11, 2019
first drives
David Brown Automotive Speedback Silverstone Edition: Utterly Exclusive

Very few people can afford this particular car, but that’s okay, they’re only making 10 of them, and we’ve driven one!
May 07, 2019
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2020 Chevrolet Blazer: Blazing Return

After more than a decade away the much-loved nameplate is back but can the mid-size crossover with Camaro-esque styling stand out from the pack? We head to Lebanon to find out
April 29, 2019
first drives
2019 Cadillac XT4 review: Fashionably late

Cadillac is probably one of the last major automakers to enter the lucrative compact crossover market. Is the offering compelling enough?
April 19, 2019
first drives
2019 Suzuki Ertiga review: Bigger and better

Basically a Swift with three rows (it’s built on the same subcompact car platform) the Ertiga is a no-nonsense, seven-seat mini MPV — and it’s available for a bargain...
April 08, 2019
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2019 McLaren 720S Spider: Along came a spider

McLaren seeks to build on the success of its accomplished 720S with a drop-top version. We take the Spider for a spin in Arizona.
March 23, 2019
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Video! 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet!

We get behind the wheel of the updated convertible blessed with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 making 385bhp and 520Nm of torque!
March 18, 2019
first drives
2019 Honda Pilot review: Flight upgrade

Honda gives its flagship SUV a mid-cycle update. Is it enough to keep it fresh against tough competition in the segment? We take one for a spin to find out.
March 07, 2019
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2019 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Cabriolet review: Style and speed

You’ll be looking for any excuse to get behind the wheel of this as Mercedes ensures the 2019 update is thrilling to drive, but it also scores heavily in open-top relaxation…
March 06, 2019
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2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N: HY-Powered

Hyundai has given the N treatment to the i30 Fastback. We head to Gran Canaria to see if it’s a match for its hatchback sibling...
February 23, 2019

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