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Eliica eight-wheeler

Eliica eight-wheeler

It doesn't require plutonium to power its flux capacitor. It won't travel through time when it reaches 88mph. And unlike the Doc and Marty McFly's DeL…
Road tests
9 Nov 2004
Mercedes C220 CDI Sports Coupe

Mercedes C220 CDI Sports Coupe

Buying a coupe usually means compromise. What you gain in looks you lose in accommodation, and the pin-sharp handling can result in a lumpy urban ride…
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9 Nov 2004
Citroen C4 1.6 SX Coupe

Citroen C4 1.6 SX Coupe

We've already driven the five-door, and now Auto Express has sampled the three-door version of Citroen's promising new C4. The Coupe, which is radical…
Road tests
9 Nov 2004
Lion's ride

Lion's ride

Ever fancied a quad bike, but don't spend much time in the countryside? Well, Peugeot has come up with the urban dweller's answer to the farmer's favo…
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9 Nov 2004
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRTD CDX

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRTD CDX

Confusion reigns with Hyundai's 4x4 range. The Korean maker introduced its first off-roader, the Santa Fe, three years ago. Then came the Terracan, an…
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9 Nov 2004
Holden HSV Coupe 4

Holden HSV Coupe 4

If you thought the Vauxhall Monaro was shocking, get an eyeful of this. The HSV Coupe 4 is the latest car from sister company Holden, and beneath thos…
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9 Nov 2004
Chrysler PT Cabrio

Chrysler PT Cabrio

Who said there were no more new ideas for cars? Say hello to the first soft-top MPV ever. It's an idea that seems so radical, even adventurous makers …
Road tests
9 Nov 2004
Honda FR-V

Honda FR-V

We've already been impressed by the Honda FR-V in 2.0-litre form. With its excellent combination of value for money, great packaging and decent drivin…
Road tests
3 Nov 2004
Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-400

Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-400

What's the fastest-accelerating four-door saloon produced by a major motor manufacturer? Surely it comes from BMW, Mercedes or maybe even Subaru? No. …
Road tests
3 Nov 2004
Audi A6

Audi A6

Road tests
3 Nov 2004
Audi A6

Audi A6

The A6 S line isn't the only hot four-ringed model to arrive this week. While we've put Volks-wagen's Golf GTI to the test for the first time, it is w…
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3 Nov 2004
Vauxhall Astra Diesel

Vauxhall Astra Diesel

For a car giant, Vauxhall has been without a top-class diesel for too long. While the Luton manufacturer's strong line-up of petrol powerplants is wel…
Road tests
3 Nov 2004
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Mitsubishi Colt CZ3

Mitsubishi Colt CZ3

With its mighty Lancer Evo established in motoring folklore, Mitsubishi's latest addition to the Colt stable has a reputation to live up to. Auto Expr…
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3 Nov 2004
Renault Modus Dynamique dCi 80

Renault Modus Dynamique dCi 80

Saving the pennies is essential to family motorists on a budget, so finding a model that offers all the economy of a diesel supermini along with the p…
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27 Oct 2004
Volvo XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic

Volvo XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic

With traditional SUVs under fire from governments and environmentalists, cars such as the Volvo XC70 could be the future of 4x4s. The Swedish firm cer…
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27 Oct 2004
Kia Sportage 2004 review

Kia Sportage 2004 review

Believe it or not, Kia is the fastest growing car company in Britain - but bosses have no time to celebrate.
Road tests
27 Oct 2004
Rover 75 Limousine

Rover 75 Limousine

After years of being driven in foreign motors, the man at number 10 has at last bought British. Premier Tony Blair's official car is one of these, the…
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27 Oct 2004
Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Eleg.

Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Eleg.

The Fabia has been a huge hit since its UK launch in 2000, with nearly 100,000 cars finding buyers.
Road tests
27 Oct 2004
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 16v JTD Lusso

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 16v JTD Lusso

The gloves are off in the premium hatch sector. Alfa Romeo has now revised the 147 to join the bitter fight for sales.
Road tests
26 Oct 2004
Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive

Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive

What does Citroen mean to you? A heritage of wacky technology? Well, here is the most intriguing Citroen for a long time
Road tests
26 Oct 2004
Range Rover V8 Vogue

Range Rover V8 Vogue

Image is everything at the top end of the SUV market, and few cars have better credentials than the Range Rover.
Road tests
20 Oct 2004
Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup

Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup

When your football team gets pipped at the post in the league, the next step is to concentrate on the Cup. In our epic hot hatch shootout in Issue 801…
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20 Oct 2004
Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport

Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport

Sporty diesels are proving to be very popular additions to manufacturers' ranges these days, so when Saab announced the arrival of its latest 9-3 TiD …
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20 Oct 2004
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B

Mention performance Subarus, and most people will think of the rally replica Impreza WRX. The four-wheel-drive saloon has been a huge hit for the Japa…
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20 Oct 2004
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Mitsubishi Colt DI-D Equippe

Mitsubishi Colt DI-D Equippe

The new Mitsubishi Colt is everything its predecessor wasn't - stylish, great to drive and desirable.
Road tests
19 Oct 2004
Porsche Boxster S

Porsche Boxster S

Anyone who's played the "what car would I buy if I won the lottery?" game must surely have a Porsche on their shortlist somewhere. Chances are it will…
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19 Oct 2004
Audi A6 2.4 SE

Audi A6 2.4 SE

Looks can be deceptive. The Audi A6, for example, appears to be a big, bulky car. One that you'd expect to be comfortable and refined, but not offerin…
Road tests
12 Oct 2004
Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR

Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR

Most mid-term facelifts involve a slight tweak to a car's bonnet profile, some new headlamp lenses and maybe a bit of a spruce-up to the cabin. But Ci…
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12 Oct 2004
Renault Grand Scenic 2.0T Dyn.

Renault Grand Scenic 2.0T Dyn.

When it comes to people carriers, Renault is king of the school run. With a range of family ferriers which runs from the compact-MPV Modus to the full…
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12 Oct 2004
Koenigsegg CCR

Koenigsegg CCR

The Koenigsegg CCR could just be the fastest car you've never heard of. Built in the south of Sweden by a wealthy young entrepreneur called Christian …
Road tests
12 Oct 2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee Platinum

Jeep Grand Cherokee Platinum

The Grand Cherokee was a huge image booster in the UK for Jeep, giving it hardcore off-road credentials to compete with premium 4x4s like Land Rover's…
Road tests
12 Oct 2004
Jeep Cherokee Renegade

Jeep Cherokee Renegade

Four years after the launch of the softer, rounder, quieter, latest generation Cherokee, Jeep is giving the capable but compromised 4x4 a much needed …
Road tests
12 Oct 2004
Ford Focus Ti-VCT Titanium 3Dr

Ford Focus Ti-VCT Titanium 3Dr

We've poked it, prodded it, driven it in left-hand drive across Europe and seen how it compares to top-class rivals - but now Auto Express has brought…
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12 Oct 2004
Renault Modus 1.4 Dynamique A/C

Renault Modus 1.4 Dynamique A/C

Every so often, a car comes along that redefines people's expectations. The Modus is billed as such a model - and it's one that UK buyers are bound to…
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5 Oct 2004
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Porsche 911 Carrera S

As many Hollywood movie legends have discovered, remaking a classic is no mean feat. The same can be said about cars - which might explain why Porsche…
Road tests
29 Sep 2004
Perodua Kelisa 1.0 GXi

Perodua Kelisa 1.0 GXi

The Perodua Kelisa may be cheap, but it's not one of life's great lookers - which goes some way to explaining why there aren't more on our roads. Afte…
Road tests
29 Sep 2004
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