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DS 7 Review: A stylish and luxurious option for those who prefer individuality
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Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the new DS 7
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Review: Hats off to Hyundai's hot hatch megastar, the i20N
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Gareth Butterfield tests the thrilling hot hatch everyone's talking about
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Road test: Range Rover Sport P400 HST
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It utilises mild hybrid technology to achieve an impressive balance of performance and economy
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Road test: Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD Inscription Pro
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Combining petrol and electric power the Recharge Plug-in Hybrid model is a recent addition to the range
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Road test: Skoda Kamiq SE 1.0 TSI 95ps
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A scaled-down SUV that offers far more than a supermini
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Road test: Mazda CX-30 2.0 SkyActiv-X Sport Lux
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The CX-30 sits between Mazda’s CX-3 and CX-5 models
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Road test: Toyota Corolla Excel 5 dr 2.0 hybrid
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The return of one of Toyota's most famous names after a lengthy absence
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Road test: Isuzu D-Max Utah Double Cab Manual
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A D-Max double cab offers more of an SUV-like environment
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Road test: Skoda Scala SE 1.5 TSI DSG
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The Scala sits somewhere between the Fabia and Octavia models
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Road test: Volvo XC90 T5 R-Design
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A wonderfully refined ride and surprisingly sharp handling for a high-riding SUV are among its many plus points
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Road test: Mercedes-Benz A220 AMG Line
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The use of Mercedes’ latest technology in the A-Class is genuinely pace-setting
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Road test: Range Rover Evoque D180 First Edition
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The successor to the vehicle which propelled Land Rover sales into the stratosphere
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Road test: Volkswagen Passat SEL 2.0-litre TDI
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The latest Passat is showcasing some of Volkswagen's very latest autonomous driving technology
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Road test: Dacia Sandero Stepway Techroad TCe 90
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The new Techroad trim is available on a number of models - including thr Sandero Stepway
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Road test: Bentley Continental GT
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James Bond would love the latest Bentley Continental GT
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Road test: Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDI GT-Line S
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The Stinger is a car that definitely has premium rivals in its sights
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Road test: Bentley Bentayga V8
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It boasts handling and performance capabilities which seem to defy the laws of physics
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Road test: Peugeot 508 GT 1.6L PureTech 225 EAT8
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The 508 scores highly in the looks department with its classy and sleek lines
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Road test: Skoda Kodiaq vRS
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The vRS is a seriously performance-focused SUV
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Road test: Audi A7 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro S line S tronic
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A new version of the A7 Sportback broke cover last year
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Road test: Volkswagen T-Cross
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The T-Cross is Volkswagen’s smallest SUV yet
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Road test: Vauxhall Combo Life Energy XL 7-seater 1.2
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The Combo Life offers either five or seven seats in both standard and XL form
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New car road test: Volvo V60 D4 R Design Auto
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Not too long ago it seemed like estate cars were a threatened species
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Road test: Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T Tekna 160ps
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The Qashqai can be hailed as the car which got the crossover ball rolling
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