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May 18, 2016

Audi R8 V10 Plus: Wrath of the rings

May 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Audi R8 V10 Plus: Wrath of the rings

The Plus adds up to powerhaus performance, grip, traction yet it’s also relatively easy to live with.

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May 18, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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R8
May 12, 2016

Kia Sportage Limited: More than face value

May 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kia Sportage Limited: More than face value

Kia’s bold pitch for leadership of a crucial SUV sector is potentially hard to beat.

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May 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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Sportage
April 28, 2016

XF diesel: Big torque and some backchat

April 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
XF diesel: Big torque and some backchat

Even in entry form, Jaguar’s XF is a good looking, good-to-drive executive offer – but what chance does a 2.0-litre diesel sedan really have?

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April 28, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Jaguar
XF
April 25, 2016

330i sedan:Powerful cry for Three-dom

April 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
330i sedan:Powerful cry for Three-dom

This version of the 3-Series suggests BMW buyers who have eyes only for X product don’t know what they’re missing.

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April 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
330i
April 13, 2016

IS200t: Right boost for entry Lexus sedan

April 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
IS200t: Right boost for entry Lexus sedan

Swapping out a V6 for a four-cylinder in the Lexus IS is a heart transplant free from burn.

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April 13, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
IS200t
April 12, 2016

X120d:Bolder baby steps in new direction

April 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
X120d:Bolder baby steps in new direction

BMW’s smallest X model has always had the biggest hill to climb, but now it’s a changed character. Is this for the better?

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April 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X120d
April 06, 2016

Prius 4G: More play but where's the plug?

April 06, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Prius 4G: More play but where's the plug?

The dramatic new styling captures attention and the fresh chassis promises driving desire, but other than this how much about the latest Prius is truly new?

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April 06, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
April 05, 2016

Mercedes GLC 220d: Natural star potential

April 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Mercedes GLC 220d: Natural star potential

Mercedes Benz was already running hot before GLC arrived. Now it’s in the stable, there’s every chance the sales pace will step up yet again.

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April 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Mercedes-Benz
GLC 220d
March 29, 2016

Passat Alltrack: Heightened state of awareness

March 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Passat Alltrack: Heightened state of awareness

The Passat Alltrack is the car you need when a regular all-wheel-drive wagon won’t quite do yet an orthodox sports utility seems a step too far.

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March 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Alltrack
March 22, 2016

GS-F: Different calibre to challenging big guns

March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
GS-F: Different calibre to challenging big guns

F is to Lexus what AMG is to Benz and M to BMW. But is it fair to view the GS-F, a hot-rodded rear-drive medium sedan with tons of sporting spirit, as a rival for the E63 and M5?

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March 22, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
GS-F
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