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The new 6 Series Coupe is even more refined than before and comes with some great engines, the best of which is the exceptional 640d.
The second generation Kia Picanto has grown up with a smarter look, an improved interior and better handling. It's still great value though and comes well equipped.
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Hyundai _ix 35

Hyundai ix35

"The Qashqai has been a phenomenal success. The Hyundai ix35 beats it at its own game."

 

Road Test: 2.0-litre CRDI / Full Car-by-Car Breakdown

A small and tall car that provides comfortable, easily accessed upright seats and excellent luggage capacity.
Wide opening doors, a sliding and folding rear seat that gives excellent rear legroom or huge boot space.
Prepare yourself for a rave review. This is an astonishingly good car.
Often cars don’t drive as well as they look, yet that isn’t the case with the Mazda2.
It’s the whole package: a car that’s going to do everything you want, never let you down, and not cost a lot to run.
Toyota has extracted the drivetrain from its Prius to bring us this hybrid version of the Auris.
Unlike the previous version, the new C-MAX is two cars in one: a 5-seater and a 7-seater.
New Congestion Charge exempt (and annual tax exempt) ‘Blue’ version emits just 99 g/kg CO2.
The huge advantage is access. As I demonstrate in the video you can literally walk straight into the car.
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The Passat CC has been revamped and is now simply called the CC as Volkswagen attempts to take it a bit more upmarket.
Audi's popular small hatch sprouts two extra doors, as well as a clever 'cylinder on demand' fuel-saving engine.
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A recent minor bump opened my eyes to the amount of safety kit fitted to the Suzuki Swift, which has a five star Euro NCAP rating.
Fuel saving engine start-stop systems are becoming more common on new cars, indeed even our A6 3.0 TDI has one.
HJ goes looking for snow in his Fiat 500.
Fiat 500 starts its Winter Tyre test.
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We'll be reporting live from the Volkswagen Beetle launch and you'll have the chance to ask experts questions about the latest incarnation of Volkswagen's best-selling car. LIVE ON 18 JULY 2011
It's one of the hottest new cars of 2011 and we're offering you the chance to follow the launch live and get your questions answered. LIVE ON 1 AUGUST 2011.
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The stylish three-door Ibiza SC may not pack too much punch in terms of performance with the 1.4-litre engine, but it's spacious, well equipped and good value.

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