Matt Saunders | Autocar

Articles by Matt Saunders

Mercedes-AMG SLK 55

First Drive

Mercedes-AMG SLK 55

Fast, usable, and surprisingly frugal, but still quite an inert and unentertaining drive

16 November 2011

Mercedes-AMG SLK 55

Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT

First Drive

Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT

Suzuki’s family debutant is likable and good value, but incomplete.

14 November 2011

Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 CVT

Vauxhall Astra GTC video review

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Vauxhall Astra GTC video review

Much more than just a three-door Astra

11 November 2011

Vauxhall Astra GTC video review

Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi

First Drive

Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi

The Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi Sri has accurate, crisp steering and an agile chassis, even if the diesel powerplant isn't the most effervescent powerplant

19 October 2011

Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi SRi

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale cornering

First Drive

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale weighs too much and produces too little power to be considered alongside the most specialised performance cars you can buy

6 October 2011

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Cabriolet

First Drive

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Cabriolet

Crisp handling, good looking and hushed, if a little crashy over bumps

12 September 2011

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Cabriolet

VW Golf Cabriolet video review 90sec verdict

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VW Golf Cabriolet video review 90sec verdict

After a decade away, the Golf Cabriolet is back

9 September 2011

VW Golf Cabriolet video review 90sec verdict

Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Bluetec

First Drive

Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Bluetec

Four-pot diesel ML does enough to make you wonder if you really need the extra urge and consumption of a six

1 September 2011

Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Bluetec

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Bluetec

First Drive

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Bluetec

Mercedes’ luxurious and well-manned V6 diesel ML has class, quality and comfort to spare

1 September 2011

Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Bluetec

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI SE 4Motion

First Drive

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE 2011 first drive

Revised Tiguan is as talented an all-rounder as you’re likely to find in the compact 4x4 market

16 August 2011

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion SE 2011 first drive

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.6 GDi Style

First Drive

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.6 GDi Style

Small capacity petrol Hyundai falls short of the standards of its rangemates. Avoid it.

15 August 2011

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.6 GDi Style

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