Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi
Most noticeable at start-up is just how quiet the engine is
First Drive

Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi Titanium 2010 first drive

Entry-level diesel engine is a fine match for impressive five-seat MPV

Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi Titanium 2010 first drive
BMW X3 xDrive20d SE front end
The new X3 aims to rectify its predecessors flaws
First Drive

BMW X3 xDrive20d SE

Larger X3 has trademark BMW handling, enhanced practicality and class-leading economy

BMW X3 xDrive20d SE
Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 Sport
This is Suzuki's first ever medium-sized saloon
First Drive

Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 Sport

Suzuki’s first family saloon shows promise as a niche alternative to a boring four-door hack

Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 Sport
Audi Quattro Concept
Here is Audi's nod to its future
First Drive

Audi Quattro Concept

Magnificent Quattro Concept celebrates Audi's past - and shows its future

Audi Quattro Concept
Mazda 5 2.0 TS2
This is the first time we've sampled the finished version of the 2.0-litre engine
First Drive

Mazda 5 2.0 TS2

Nice to drive and well priced, but still a niche choice. Worth waiting for the diesel variant

Mazda 5 2.0 TS2
First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS first drive

Wide-bodied, rear-drive model is one of the sweetest of all 997-edition 911s

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS first drive
Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
Cabrio gains a few kilos, as you might expect, but it keeps many of the attractions of the hard-top
First Drive

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet

Nowhere near as much fun as coupé, but good value compared with regular Carrera S Cabrio

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163
We’re testing the most powerful of the 2.0-litre Duratorq diesels, producing 161bhp
First Drive

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163

Punchy diesel generates smooth performance in a new, quieter bodyshell

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163
Kia Optima 2.4 GDi
The Kia Optima is designed by ex-Audi design chief, Peter Schreyer
First Drive

Kia Optima 2.4 GDi

Handsome 5-series sized exec confirms Kia's status as builder of some of the best-looking cars going

Kia Optima 2.4 GDi
First Drive

Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi

Nissan’s already impressive family SUV gets a sensitive facelift and revised engines

Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi

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