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Mercedes A45 AMG (2013) CAR review

Mercedes A45 AMG (2013) CAR review

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Ben Pulman, 11 June 2013 12:30

This is the new Mercedes A45 AMG, one of the most powerful hot hatches ever built. The A45 is also the first hot hatch that Mercedes’ AMG tuning division has ever built, and it’s gone all out with its initial attempt: there’s a 355bhp turbocharged engine, four-wheel drive, a seven-speed twin-clutch paddleshift gearbox, and the performance to embarrass a Porsche ...

Renault Captur (2013) CAR review

Renault Captur (2013) CAR review

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Anthony ffrench-Constant, 11 June 2013 09:00

The new Renault Captur is based on the Clio supermini platform, but offers an elevated ride height and quasi-SUV looks. It's aiming to take a slice out of the fast-growing compact-crossover car market, but is it talented enough beneath the funky garnish? Read on for the full CAR verdict. What sort of first impression does the Renault Captur make? Were ...

Citroen C4 Picasso 115 e-HDi (2013) CAR review

Citroen C4 Picasso 115 e-HDi (2013) CAR review

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Steve Moody, 07 June 2013 09:00

The new Citroen C4 Picasso is an MPV laden with all sorts of new technology. But is it still able to perform its fundamental role of carrying lots of people and their stuff? Firstly, what’s the Technospace like? There are really only three or four things you need from an MPV: wipe clean surfaces, easy access to the rear seats, ...

VW Golf GTD (2013) CAR review

VW Golf GTD (2013) CAR review

Rated 3 out of 53

Chris Chilton, 06 June 2013 12:00

The Golf GTI's oil burning alter ego is back, and in Mk7 guise, the latest GTD is faster and more frugal than ever. But is this a case of always fun til someone loses an i? What a difference a D makes. Not much of a difference at all, judging by the pictures. Visually, besides the badges, only different wheels ...

Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet (2013) CAR review

Fiat 500L 1.6 MultiJet (2013) CAR review

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 05 June 2013 16:00

Fiat’s new 500L is a five-seater MPV designed to take on the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford B-Max and the equally trendy, retro-pastiche Mini Countryman, offering the chicness of the 500 with miles more utility. Priced from a fiver under £15k, is the 500L a bastardisation of the much-loved city car, or top of the mini-MPV class? We drove the entry-level ...

Aston Martin DB9 (2013) long-term test review

Aston Martin DB9 (2013) long-term test review

Rated 2 out of 52

the CAR road test team, 04 June 2013 11:00

Month 2 running an Aston Martin DB9: the DB9 heads to base for gremlin-fixing treatment A quick update on our DB9. It’s been in to Aston’s own Works dealership in Newport Pagnell, and the diagnosis of the faulty Garmin sat-nav calls for a new control unit. It’s on order, and the new part should arrive in a week or so. ...

Peugeot 208 Allure 1.2 VTi (2012) long-term test

Peugeot 208 Allure 1.2 VTi (2012) long-term test

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

the CAR road test team, 03 June 2013 10:00

Month 5 running a Peugeot 208 - comparisons with the faster 208 THP156 Last month I was bemused by the fact Peugeot hadn’t engineered the 208 to be easy to drive around town – blame the flimsy throttle pedal and rubbery gearbox. But the cooking version, the 156bhp THP, is much better. With a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-pot it is, of course, ...

BMW 330d Touring (2013) long-term test review

BMW 330d Touring (2013) long-term test review

Rated 4 out of 54

the CAR road test team, 03 June 2013 08:00

Month 2 running a BMW 330d: what's the 330d like as a driver's car? Rear-wheel drive, 413lb ft of torque, and a winter boot at each corner. Bliss. After 18 months spent in four-wheel-drive long-termers, I’m rediscovering my inner hooligan. In a diesel estate car. Any doubts I may have had about picking the 330d when I could have been ...

Audi R8 e-tron (2013) CAR review

Audi R8 e-tron (2013) CAR review

Rated 2 out of 52

Damion Smy, 29 May 2013 11:00

The electric R8 has been shelved, but Audi’s let us drive it. An opportunity missed, or a smart ‘pass’ by Ingolstadt? The R8 e-tron is a rolling billboard for Audi to make us all aware of its e-tron models, of which you’ll be able to by an A3 version later this year. But while Mercedes has given us the chance ...

Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 (2013) CAR review

Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 (2013) CAR review

Rated 2 out of 52

Ollie Kew, 28 May 2013 12:30

Bye-bye outdated Colt, hello fuel-sipping new Mirage. Mitsubishi’s new five-door only supermini is the most aerodynamic car in its class, but is a slippery shape all the Mirage has going for it? We drove the top-spec Mirage 3 to see if class honours remain an unobtainable oasis on the horizon… Does the Mitsubishi Mirage cut through the air like its ...

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