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Mini John Cooper Works versus Audi S1 - comparison

Mini’s new John Cooper Works takes on Audi’s S1 in the City of London, and what follows is a 456bhp street fight

20 June 2015

Mini John Cooper Works versus Audi S1 - comparison

The 2015 Mazda 2 range is priced from £11,995

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Mazda 2 versus Ford Fiesta and Skoda Fabia - comparison

Does the new Mazda 2, with its advanced tech, mark a step change for superminis? We pit it against two of its biggest rivals to find out

16 May 2015

Mazda 2 versus Ford Fiesta and Skoda Fabia - comparison

BMW X5 M costs from £90,180

Car review

Used BMW X5 M 2015-2018 review

Can the new X5 summon up the charisma expected of the M badge, or does it fall short of rivals from Porsche and Mercedes-AMG?

13 May 2015

Used BMW X5 M 2015-2018 review

Car review

Used Alpina XD3 2014-2018 review

Alpina's fast-but-frugal SUV gets a mid-life refresh with styling tweaks and an even more comfortable chassis set-up. Is the overall package still strong?

23 April 2015

Used Alpina XD3 2014-2018 review

New Polo GTI is powered by a 189bhp 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor

Car review

Used Volkswagen Polo GTI 2010-2017 review

A new engine and gearbox make for a much improved small GTI - but is it a match for some stellar rivals?

20 March 2015

Used Volkswagen Polo GTI 2010-2017 review

Car review

Used Smart Fortwo 2015-2019 review

It's bigger and bolder than before, but is this new city car any better?

9 March 2015

Used Smart Fortwo 2015-2019 review

Is the Ferrari California T a match for is drop-top rivals?

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Ferrari California T vs Porsche 911 Turbo S, Aston V12 Vantage S

The California gains a new turbo V8 but has it retained its Ferrari soul? we pit it against its rivals to find out

27 February 2015

Ferrari California T vs Porsche 911 Turbo S, Aston V12 Vantage S

The RC F goes up against some tough competition

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New Lexus RC F versus BMW M4 and Audi RS5 - comparison

The Lexus RC F has visual drama and a big, atmospheric V8. Should BMW and Audi be worried?

8 February 2015

New Lexus RC F versus BMW M4 and Audi RS5 - comparison

This LMX is the last version of the current Audi R8 to be made

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Saying goodbye to the Audi R8 - picture special

The first generation of Audi R8 is signing off with the limited-edition LMX model. Nic Cackett goes for a farewell drive

25 January 2015

Saying goodbye to the Audi R8 - picture special

Car review

Used Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 2014-2018 review

Audi's first production plug-in hybrid comes in the shape of the A3 Sportback e-tron, but does it have enough spark to inspire potential buyers away from their conventional cars?

7 January 2015

Used Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 2014-2018 review