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Mitsubishi Colt CZC

The Mitsubishi Colt CZC (seen here with the roof folded up and down)

12:34pm Friday 18th July 2008

OUR enthusiasm for convertibles seemingly knows no limits, despite the awful summers we are having to endure.

MINI John Cooper Works

10:34am Tuesday 15th July 2008

THERE’S a new breed of MINI. Playful, potent, aggressive and dressed to kill, this is the one the enthusiasts have been waiting for. It’s been a long time coming, but they won’t be disappointed.

Ford Focus RS

11:30am Friday 11th July 2008

THE legendary Ford RS performance brand is returning in the shape of this new lime green Ford Focus RS.

Hyundai i10: Is this the best value car?

The Hyundai i10 is tremendous value – but don’t think you will have to give up on the little luxuries

9:36am Friday 27th June 2008

If you are looking for a bargain city car, then you will be faced with an increasing choice. But I think I've just driven the best value of the lot.

Mini Clubman

Access to the rear is facilitated by an additional door. The Clubdoor is hinged at the back on the right-hand side of the car. For safety reasons, this door can only be opened when the front door is open.

4:00pm Friday 20th June 2008

THE MINI has grown up, become longer and acquired some practicality. And the name for this new breed of Plant Oxford's finest is the Clubman.

Peugeot 308 SW Sport

Big on style and practicality, the Peugeot 308 SW does not appear to be a car capable of carrying seven people

9:47am Friday 13th June 2008

PEUGEOT'S new estate car comes already loaded - with bags of style.

Toyota Yaris TR

The arched belt line gives a sense of forward movement, and a solid stance is created by locating the wheels at the extreme corners

9:29am Friday 6th June 2008

TOYOTA'S Yaris is about as close you will get to the ideal city car.

BMW X3

Vewed from the front, the X3 looks muscular

10:21am Friday 30th May 2008

Playing second fiddle to one of the finest luxury 4x4s money can buy means the BMW X3 gets something of a rough ride.

Toyota RAV 4

Toyota RAV 4

9:28am Friday 16th May 2008

Motoring Editor STEVE NELSON finds out why a new model in the Toyota RAV 4 range is proving such a huge success.

Seat Leon Cupra

11:40am Wednesday 14th May 2008

I ENJOY being a bloke. Men tend to be happier than women, and it's no wonder, really, when you consider the advantages we have over the fairer sex.

Audi RS6 quattro Avant

Audi RS6 quattro Avant

10:30am Friday 9th May 2008

A NEW holder of the title of most powerful production estate car in the world is upon us.

Vauxhall Zafira

The Zafira handles with car-like confidence, despite its height

1:16pm Friday 18th April 2008

Looking for a people carrier offering a decent drive and a flexible interior? Then you cannot ignore the UK's favourite, the Vauxhall Zafira, writes Motoring Editor STEVE NELSON.

Daihatsu Sirion

PRACTICAL: A flat back end and stubby little bonnet make the Daihatsu Sirion a breeze to park

11:35am Friday 11th April 2008

THERE are cars that will waft you from A to Z with astonishing performance figures.

Chevrolet Captiva

BEEFY: The Chevrolet Captiva drives with a sense of authority

11:02am Friday 4th April 2008

BIG on space, big on practicality, big on value the Chevrolet Captiva is winning a lot of plaudits.

Ford C-Max FFV

The Ford C-Max is helping to blaze the trail of new models that are capable of running on a mix of bio-ethanol and petrol

2:12pm Friday 28th March 2008

Earlier this year the European Commission set a target for transport that should make us all sit up and take notice.


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