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First Drive

2016 Mercedes-Benz C 250 d AMG Line Coupé UK first drive

The sporting diesel variant of Merc's likeable compact coupe is thoroughly enjoyable, even on UK roads, but you'll want to add the air suspension

25 February 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz C 250 d AMG Line Coupé UK first drive

First Drive

2016 Hyundai i20 Coupé first drive

The slick-looking three-door Hyundai i20 makes sense for those who want safe dynamics and cheap insurance, but otherwise there are alternatives that are much mo

12 February 2016

2016 Hyundai i20 Coupé first drive

First Drive

2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Spyder first drive

It's not the purist's kind of supercar, but the Huracán Spyder is exactly what most people will want it to be

1 February 2016

2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Spyder first drive

Video

Video: New Ford Focus RS driven on road and track

The 345bhp Ford Focus RS has had plenty of media attention in the run-up to its release - but can it live up to the hype?

27 January 2016

Video: New Ford Focus RS driven on road and track

Opinion

The real cost of the Ford Focus RS, and why it’s still worth it

Thinking of buying a new Ford Focus RS? Here are some things to consider – before buying one anyway

22 January 2016

The real cost of the Ford Focus RS, and why it’s still worth it

Opinion

Mazda MX-5 - my best car of 2015

Lightweight, fun, great value and perfect for UK roads - the MX-5 is the essence of what an enthusiast's car needs to be

30 December 2015

Mazda MX-5 - my best car of 2015

News

Supacat HMT400 'Jackal' driven

The Supacat HMT400 - known as the Jackal - is a 7.6-tonne, go-anywhere armoured car that can top 80mph. Vicky Parrott puts it through its paces

27 December 2015

Supacat HMT400 'Jackal' driven

First Drive

2015 Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoboost Black Edition first drive

This extrovert-looking Focus gets a bespoke 180bhp 1.5 Ecoboost petrol engine and Zetec S chassis but is hard to justify over the standard Zetec S

22 December 2015

2015 Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoboost Black Edition first drive

First Drive

2015 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI 110 SE first drive

The latest Touran is faultlessly practical and comes with some great finance deals but is let down by a lacklustre engine.

8 December 2015

2015 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI 110 SE first drive

First Drive

2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra first drive

A new 1.8 turbo petrol engine and manual gearbox make the Ibiza Cupra a more satisfyingly brutish, hands-on hot hatch, but it's still not the best of its b

20 November 2015

2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra first drive