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Review: Porsche 911 Carrera 2

In his latest car review, Peter Carroll says that even the humblest 911 is a sports thoroughbred as he takes the Carrera 2 model out for a spin.


Lots of flash but not much dash

 When it comes to adding value to a car, sporty styling features tend to be more sought after than fancy electrical items, writes Peter Carroll.


Hot hatch Megane adds some muscle

Hot hatch fans should be cheered by the latest addition to Renault’s Megane range. Announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show – and having to fight for attention alongside supercar reveals and wacky electric concepts – was the new Megane Renaultsport 250.


Alfa’s Mito is looking a class act

Car manufacturers continue to be buffeted by the winds of recession – but Alfa Romeo has surprisingly emerged, of all firms, to buck the downward trend.


Stylish hatch that barely sips fuel

Volvo has always been known for its safe, comfortable cars – but now its investment in green technologies is starting to pay dividends – the Swedish firm is already producing highly fuel-efficient cars under its DRIVe banner. Peter Carroll puts the new C30 through its paces.


Land Rover heads upmarket

Development work is continuing on Land Rover’s ‘baby’ model, the LRX, which is sure to be one of the big automotive stories of 2010. But in the meantime the West Midlands firm has revised its three premium models: the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery.


Used cars: Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet launched its mid-size Capitva SUV in 2007 with a choice of petrol and diesel engines. Developing a reputation for good value and versatility, the car was offered in both five and seven-seat guises, along with generous levels of standard equipment.


Griffin’s fuel-sipping Corsa

Brian Vertigen tests out one of the latest versions of the Corsa, the ultra-economical Corsa 1.3 turbo diesel ecoFlex Life, which is claimed to be the company’s most economical car it has ever produced in its 106-year history.


Yeti proves a monster deal

What do you do if you’re a maker of sensible, practical and good value cars seeking to break out into a more dynamic and fun sector? You go a bit wild, that’s what! Ian Dooley is impressed by Skoda’s new Yeti: part compact people carrier, part mini 4×4.


Chevy set for Cruze control

Chevrolet’s new car is a traditionally-styled saloon pitched at an attractively low price, says motoring editor Peter Carroll. So how does the Cruze stack up in one of the most hotly contested areas of the market?

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