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MG4 EV XPower vs Cupra Leon 2024 twin test: can electric beat petrol?

Is an electric hot hatch a match for a petrol one?

6 Apr 2024

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Honda e:Ny1 vs Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 twin test: an electric SUV duel

Competitive finance offers mean the Honda e:Ny1 is more attractive than ever. Is it more tempting than a Hyundai Kona?

30 Mar 2024

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Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5 2024 twin test: sporty plug-in hybrids battle for supremacy

Porsche and BMW have updated their sporty plug-in hybrid SUVs – which one is best?

23 Mar 2024

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BMW iX vs Mercedes EQE SUV 2024 twin test: which is the best posh electric SUV?

Luxury electric 4x4s go head to head as the new Mercedes EQE SUV takes on the BMW iX

16 Mar 2024

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Mercedes GLA vs Alfa Romeo Tonale 2024 twin test: premium plug-in hybrids go head-to-head

Updates to the Mercedes GLA include a longer range for the plug-in hybrid version – does that put it ahead of the Alfa Romeo Tonale?

9 Mar 2024

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Volkswagen Touareg vs Audi Q8: an SUV sibling rivalry

The updated Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q8 are premium SUVs that share plenty of tech with each other – but which is best?

2 Mar 2024

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Jeep Avenger vs Kia Niro EV vs Volkswagen ID.3: low-cost compact EVs duke it out

Electric car prices are already being slashed to meet new sales targets. We line up Jeep, Kia and VW rivals to see what’s on offer

24 Feb 2024

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Mercedes CLA vs Genesis G70: Germany faces Korea in our junior exec shoot-out

Stylish four-door models from Mercedes and Genesis go head to head, as the updated CLA takes on the G70

17 Feb 2024

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Kia Sportage vs Toyota C-HR: can Toyota’s new arrival beat Kia’s best-seller?

Toyota’s Mk1 C-HR was a big hit. Now it’s time for the second-generation car to face one of our favourite family SUVs, the Kia Sportage

10 Feb 2024

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Hyundai Kona vs Honda HR-V: hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy

Is the Hyundai Kona a strong contender in hybrid guise? We compare it with the Honda HR-V to find out

3 Feb 2024

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Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget SUV?

The Dacia Duster and MG ZS offer SUV motoring for those on a tight budget, and don’t make you feel hard done by

27 Jan 2024

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Audi e-tron GT vs BMW i5: executive EV powerhouses go head-to-head

BMW’s flagship all-electric executive saloon faces up to Audi’s established rival

20 Jan 2024

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Vauxhall Corsa vs Hyundai i20: supermini titans go head-to-head

Revised versions of the Vauxhall Corsa and Hyundai i20 do battle to find the best new supermini

13 Jan 2024

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Old vs new: Peugeot 205 GTI vs Peugeot 208

As the Peugeot 205 turns 40, we look at how this most iconic of French superminis has influenced the brand’s latest small car

1 Jan 2024

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Best driver's car 2024: Aston Martin DB12, Honda Civic Type R, McLaren 750S, Porsche 911 GT3 RS and more head-to-head

We put nine sports cars and supercars through their paces to determine the best driver's car of 2024

29 Dec 2023

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Best car group tests 2023: our biggest head-to-heads

The creme-de-la-creme of our 2023 group tests is here for your entertainment and there really have been some good ones…

28 Dec 2023

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Ford Transit Custom vs Vauxhall Vivaro: who makes the better mid-size van?

Commercial vehicle sales are just as crucial to Ford and Vauxhall as cars. We run the rule over their panel vans

27 Dec 2023

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Ford Puma vs Vauxhall Mokka: two best-selling crossovers clash

Puma is topping the sales charts, but is it better than the Mokka?

27 Dec 2023

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Ford Focus vs Vauxhall Astra: family hatchbacks do battle

Compact hatches have been a staple of both brands’ line-ups for decades

27 Dec 2023

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Ford Kuga vs Vauxhall Grandland: a mid-size SUV skirmish

SUVs are the must-have models for buyers these days. How do our rivals’ mid-size offerings shape up?

27 Dec 2023

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Audi RS 4 Avant vs BMW M3 Touring: hot performance estates go head-to-head

Updates have transformed the Audi RS 4 Avant before it bows out for good, but can it beat the BMW M3 Touring?

16 Dec 2023

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Kia EV6 GT vs Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: EV grand tourers go head-to-head

Kia’s EV6 range has a new flagship, the GT. We put it through its paces against the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

9 Dec 2023

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Jeep Avenger vs Mazda MX-30: left-field electric SUVs face off

The Avenger electric SUV is on a mission to grow Jeep sales – how does it fare against the Mazda MX-30?

2 Dec 2023

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Peugeot E-2008 vs BYD Atto 3: family-friendly electric SUVs fight it out

The revised Peugeot E-2008 offers more range than before, but has it progressed enough to beat the BYD Atto 3?

18 Nov 2023

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Land Rover Defender vs Ineos Grenadier vs Ford Ranger Raptor: the ultimate off-road shootout

The Ineos Grenadier takes on the Land Rover Defender and Ford Ranger Raptor to see where it fits in the 4x4 sector

11 Nov 2023

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Renault Clio vs Skoda Fabia vs Honda Jazz group test review: a battle for supermini supremacy

An update to the class-leading Renault Clio means a battle against the best that Skoda and Honda can offer

1 Nov 2023

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Nissan Leaf vs BMW i3: used electric cars go head-to-head

Used electric cars have never been more affordable, so is it time to make the switch?

28 Oct 2023

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Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3 twin test review: EV titans go head-to-head

Revisions for the Polestar 2 boost its range and performance, but is it enough to beat the Tesla Model 3?

21 Oct 2023

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Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review

The Abarth 500e launches the Italian brand into the world of electric hot hatches – but is it more fun than a MINI Electric?

14 Oct 2023

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Old car vs new car: Rover 200 vs Hyundai Kona

Our first-ever cover car meets our current Car of the Year

7 Oct 2023

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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes S-Class: 2023 twin test review

We stretch out in the new BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class to find a luxury champ

30 Sep 2023

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Audi RS 7 Sportback vs Porsche Panamera: 2023 twin test review

Ultra-fast executive models from Audi and Porsche go head to head

25 Sep 2023

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Range Rover Velar vs Volvo XC60: 2023 twin test review

Can the updated Range Rover Velar beat the Volvo XC60 in PHEV guise?

16 Sep 2023

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Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review

The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?

9 Sep 2023