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May 26, 2016

VW Multivan: Trekking into SUV spot?

May 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
VW Multivan: Trekking into SUV spot?

The T6 Multivan is driven by history, being the modern day successor to the venerable Kombi. Can it make similar impact in a much-changed world?

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May 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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Multivan
May 25, 2016

Fabia wagon: Big call for the small

May 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Fabia wagon: Big call for the small

The small car category is a cut-throat sector teeming with choice. How does the Fabia wagon stack up?

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May 25, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Fabia
May 24, 2016

LX450d:They've nailed the drinking, but ...

May 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
LX450d:They've nailed the drinking, but ...

After nine years of producing its biggest vehicle with the thirstiest engine in Toyota-dom, Lexus has finally sobered up. But is the LX450d too little, too late?

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May 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LX450d
May 23, 2016

Report four: Southern excursion a second coming

May 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Report four: Southern excursion a second coming

It’s the big one – taking the long term test Outback back to where it all began lands us right in the schist.

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May 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback
May 21, 2016

Superb 140 4x4 wagon: Another giant step forward

May 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Superb 140 4x4 wagon: Another giant step forward

The latest Skoda Superb wagon maintains a fine tradition of going extra-large on every one of its attractions.

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May 21, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Superb
May 20, 2016

308 GT and GTi: When opposites attract

May 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
308 GT and GTi: When opposites attract

With Peugeot’s 308, there’s a GT and a GTi: How much difference does that attached vowel make?

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May 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Peugeot
308 GT, GTi
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/
Audi
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/
Kia
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
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