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Vauxhall Insignia facelift (2013) first pictures of overhauled Insignia

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 12 June 2013 08:00

Though you might not spot the tweaks to the new Vauxhall Insignia on the outside, there are big changes afoot under the bonnet and in the cabin. It’s also cheaper than the outgoing model, and will be officially revealed at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2013. UK deliveries start in October, with prices starting from £16,279. What are the ...

Renault Captur (2013) CAR review

Rated 2 out of 52

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 ...

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 ...

Skoda Octavia vRS (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 05 June 2013 09:00

The Skoda Octavia vRS is back, faster and yet more fuel-efficient than ever. Available in booted hatchback or estate 'Combi' bodystyles, the hot Octavia has sports suspension, an electronic locking differential and as before, a choice of petrol or diesel engines. They're more powerful this time round though... How fast is the new Skoda Octavia vRS? Opt for petrol and ...

BMW 3-series Gran Turismo (2013) CAR review

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Georg Kacher, 22 May 2013 12:30

This is the BMW 3-series GT, which starts from £28,835. Cast in the same (albeit smaller) mould as the unloved 5GT, the 3-seres Gran Turismo offers estate-beating versatility, but does it still drive like a proper BMW? We drove the 320d and 335i models model to find out. So, what’s the point? Is that what you’re thinking? Us too. We ...

Jaguar ‘X760’ (2014) new spy shots of baby Jag

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Ollie Kew, 14 May 2013 11:00

These are the latest spy shots of Jaguar’s next entry-level model testing on UK roads. Set to take the form of either a Mercedes CLA-style four-door coupe or a coupe-crossover in the vein of the BMW X4, the new Jaguar should arrive in 2015. What powers this test mule? Under the bonnet of this sorry-looking XF bodyshell is a 3.0-litre ...

Peugeot 308 (2014) first pictures of Peugeot's new Focus-fighter

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 13 May 2013 09:00

This is Peugeot's all-new family hatchback: the 308. Yep, that's right: Peugeot isn't rolling over to the '309' moniker, but don't be fooled: the new 308's design looks worlds apart from the off-the-pace outgoing car. Sticking with the same model names for all future cars will simplify the range for consumers, reckons Peugeot: it's a demonstration of the fightback to rebuild ...

Skoda Rapid Sport concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 08 May 2013 09:30

Skoda is taking this Rapid Sport concept to the 2013 Wörthersee show. The cosmetically hotted-up Rapid is the latest VW Group car to get a modified version for the Wörthersee enthusiast’s show, though CAR hears the Rapid won’t get a production performance version. What puts the ‘Sport’ into the Skoda Rapid Sport concept? The two-tone red and silver concept car ...

Nissan Qashqai 360 (2013) CAR review

Rated 2 out of 52

Ollie Kew, 07 May 2013 13:50

Nissan has updated its Qashqai crossover for 2013. On the new ‘360’ trim level which replaces the mid-range Ntec+ trim, the headline news is a 360-degree view parking camera. It’s a familiar car now, but does its age mean the Qashqai has dropped off the pace? CAR tested the 1.6dCi version to find out. Isn’t the Qashqai getting a bit ...

Volvo plots Golf rival, luxury saloon and sporty coupe

Rated 3 out of 53

Georg Kacher, 29 April 2013 15:30

Volvo is creating an entry-level hatchback below the V40, spearheading a new range of Volvos that includes a new crossover and a BMW 5-series rival. The new cars will be based on one of two all-new architectures that’ll underpin the brand’s entire range from 2016. CAR has also learned a sporty 2+2 coupe is in the pipeline. Is Volvo really ...

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