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Abarth 124 GT review 2018 hero front
First Drive

Abarth 124 GT 2018 first drive

This carbonfibre-clad version of the Abarth 124 Spider looks the part, but does its detachable hardtop make much of a difference?

11 April 2018
Abarth 124 GT 2018 first drive
EV triple test
About 50bhp and £10k separate the Zoe and Leaf
News

Nissan Leaf vs VW e-Golf vs Renault Zoe: sub-£30k EV group test

Which is the best electric car you can buy for less than £30,000? We pit the second-generation Nissan Leaf against the e-Golf and Zoe to find out

31 March 2018
Nissan Leaf vs VW e-Golf vs Renault Zoe: sub-£30k EV group test
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018 review on the road
Car review

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Does this striking, high-value entrant leave the compact crossover set in its shade?

28 March 2018
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2018 lead
The is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
First Drive

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2018 UK first drive

Alfa has given the Stelvio the cloverleaf treatment. Can a high-riding SUV possibly entertain like the sensational Giulia QV?

26 March 2018
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2018 UK first drive
First Drive

Rolls-Royce Phantom 2018 UK first drive

The newest version of Rolls-Royce's flagship model sets new standards for opulence and luxury whether you're driving it or being driven in it

20 March 2018
Rolls-Royce Phantom 2018 UK first drive
Porsche Boxster GTS
This is the new GTS version of the Porsche Boxster
First Drive

Porsche Boxster GTS 2018 UK first drive

The 718-generation Boxster is our favourite roadster of the moment – so is this new GTS variant worth the extra outlay?

15 March 2018
Porsche Boxster GTS 2018 UK first drive
Toyota Yaris GRMN
The Toyota Yaris GRMN is a hot version of the supermini, tuned by the firm's Gazoo Racing division
First Drive

Toyota Yaris GRMN 2018 UK first drive

Can a supercharged 209bhp engine, a Torsen differential and a host of other changes turn the Yaris into a true Mini Cooper S Works 210 rival?

13 March 2018
Toyota Yaris GRMN 2018 UK first drive
Honda Civic 1.6i DTEC EX
The new Honda Civic 1.6i DTEC EX
First Drive

Honda Civic 1.6i DTEC EX 2018 UK first drive

The latest generation Civic gains a diesel engine – which promises warm hatch fun and big gains in fuel economy. Can this Ford Focus rival deliver?

12 March 2018
Honda Civic 1.6i DTEC EX 2018 UK first drive
Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic AMG Line Cabriolet
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet 4Matic AMG Line 2018

The large E-Class Cabriolet receives a splendid 328bhp twin-turbo V6 engine and AMG trim – does that make it a refined choice as an open-top cruiser?

5 March 2018
Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet 4Matic AMG Line 2018
Audi R8 RWS
First Drive

Audi R8 RWS 2018 first drive

Audi has gone and done the unthinkable: made a rear-driven R8. Can it offer McLaren 540C thrills for a price cut?

27 February 2018
Audi R8 RWS 2018 first drive
Bentley Bentayga V8
First Drive

Bentley Bentayga V8 2018 first drive

The hugely capable high-end SUV is now available with a V8 engine. Does a smaller engine makes it an even more compelling luxury offering?

21 February 2018
Bentley Bentayga V8 2018 first drive

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