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Audi RS E-tron GT 2021 first drive

Dual-motor performance prototype puts on its RS badge, and already feels much more than a reworked Taycan

4 November 2020
Audi RS E-tron GT 2021 first drive
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BMW iX3 2021 first drive

A brisk, quiet, agile and versatile electric vehicle with traditional rear-wheel-drive BMW driving qualities

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3 November 2020
BMW iX3 2021 first drive
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Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD 2020 UK first drive

New seven-seat SUV has impressed in hybrid form, but how about with its new diesel engine?

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3 November 2020
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD 2020 UK first drive
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300e 2020 UK first drive

We finally get behind the wheel of Merc’s company car favourite to see if it gives the BMW 330e something to think about

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2 November 2020
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300e 2020 UK first drive
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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake 1.4 TSI eHybrid 2020 first drive

Hybrid option and estate bodystyle's extra versatility enhance the Arteon’s appeal

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30 October 2020
Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake 1.4 TSI eHybrid 2020 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de 2020 UK first drive

Latest-generation plug-in tech offers excellent refinement and really useful electric-only range

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30 October 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de 2020 UK first drive
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BMW 4 Series 420d M Sport Coupe 2020 UK first drive

Familiar engineering substance and new interior allure lift the 4 Series' appeal, even if the styling doesn’t. Still great to drive; would be equally great to use.

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28 October 2020
BMW 4 Series 420d M Sport Coupe 2020 UK first drive
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Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X 2020 UK first drive

Does a more compact three-door bodystyle make for a better Defender than a longer five-door? We find out with a first drive on UK roads

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28 October 2020
Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X 2020 UK first drive
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 first drive

Bristling with technology, luxury and performance, the comfy and refined S-Class sets lofty new standards

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27 October 2020
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 first drive
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 250e Shooting Brake 2020 UK first drive

Plug-in hybrid sporting estate is a unique proposition with few true rivals. How does it stack up?

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27 October 2020
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250e Shooting Brake 2020 UK first drive
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Polestar 2 2020 UK first drive

Luxury electric hatchback loses its special suspension – and £5000 from its asking price

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27 October 2020
Polestar 2 2020 UK first drive
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Ford Focus Active X Vignale 1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 2020 UK first drive

Mild-hybrid tech brings economy and environmental benefits with minimal sacrifice, but top-spec trim is hard to rationalise

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22 October 2020
Ford Focus Active X Vignale 1.0 Ecoboost MHEV 2020 UK first drive

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