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Audi S8 2020 UK first drive

Mercedes-AMG S63 rival aims to mix limo luxury with V8 super-saloon pace. How does it fare on UK roads?

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13 October 2020
Audi S8 2020 UK first drive
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Lexus UX 300e 2020 UK first drive

Electrification pioneer finally goes the whole hog on electron-fuelled propulsion

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13 October 2020
Lexus UX 300e 2020 UK first drive
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Ford Fiesta 1.0 MHEV ST-Line X 2020 UK first drive

Battery boost brings small but meaningful economy gains to Ford's stellar supermini

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9 October 2020
Ford Fiesta 1.0 MHEV ST-Line X 2020 UK first drive
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Cupra Leon eHybrid UK first drive

Clever plug-in hybrid powertrain in a hot Leon hatch sounds more uniquely appealing than it turns out to be

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8 October 2020
Cupra Leon eHybrid UK first drive
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Cupra Formentor 2020 UK first drive

A brand new model line from a new manufacturer brings with it a familiarly old-school crossover feel

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8 October 2020
Cupra Formentor 2020 UK first drive
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Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 2020 UK first drive

Folding-roof 911 is as monstrously fast as the coupe, only with added drama

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8 October 2020
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 2020 UK first drive
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Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair Plus 2020 UK first drive

Refreshed and more customisable supermini feels bigger than it looks, which doesn’t always work in its favour

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6 October 2020
Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair Plus 2020 UK first drive
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.2d Sprint Q4 2020 UK first drive

It has distinguishing driver appeal but higher prices and limited progress on perceived quality may inhibit market progress

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6 October 2020
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.2d Sprint Q4 2020 UK first drive
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Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid 2020 first drive

Volkswagen's best-selling SUV gains its first plug-in hybrid powertrain, offering a 31-mile electric-only range

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2 October 2020
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid 2020 first drive
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Volkswagen ID 3 1st Edition 2020 UK first drive

Competitive EV hatchback is pleasing to drive and attractive to sit in – but doesn't change the game

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2 October 2020
Volkswagen ID 3 1st Edition 2020 UK first drive
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Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 2021 first drive

Volvo’s first full EV is fast and well engineered but looks too expensive in range-topping form

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1 October 2020
Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 2021 first drive
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Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 2020 UK first drive

Plug-in hybrid powertrain makes Citroen's flagship SUV more versatile, but competition is fierce

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30 September 2020
Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 2020 UK first drive

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