Car reviews

First Drive

Volvo C30 D5 SE Sport Geartronic

Five-pot turbodiesel gives the stylish and solid-feeling C30 real motorway shove. Just don't expect it to feel like a 'GTi-D' on a country road, and don't expect it to be cheap

Volvo C30 D5 SE Sport Geartronic

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Mazda 3 MPS first drive

Ferociously quick - not that you'd know from looking - the Mazda 3 MPS is an effective overtaking tool, but lacks a little involvement and the chassis balance to keep with the fastest thorugh the corners

Mazda 3 MPS first drive

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Campagna T-rex

Expensive, hugely impractical and lots of fun. But we'd rather have an Ariel Atom.

Campagna T-rex

Renault Mégane (02-) Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26

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2002 Renault Mégane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 first drive

An awesome B-road weapon that sets new standards for grip and tenacity.

2002 Renault Mégane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 first drive

Renault Mégane (02-) 2.0 T GT 3dr Hatchback

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2002 Renault Mégane 2.0 GT 3dr Hatchback first drive

A good blend of fun and comfort at a very reasonable price.

2002 Renault Mégane 2.0 GT 3dr Hatchback first drive

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Porsche 911 GT3 first drive

The purest, most desirable 911 available. Not for the fainthearted.

Porsche 911 GT3 first drive

Test car was Italian spec

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Kia Cee'd 1.4 S first drive

A strong alternative to a Vauxhall Astra or Ford Focus, and not just because of the seven-year warranty. In some ways it beats the market leaders hollow.

Kia Cee'd 1.4 S first drive