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Britain’s biggest and best car buyer’s guide

What’s new? 15 First drives, new models and news

Test centre 55 The UK’s most thorough car comparisons

Star Cars this month

Triple test Chic hatches, p56

Audi A3, Volvo V40

A3 takes interior quality to new heights; V40 replaces S40 and V50

Jaguar XF Sportbrake, Peugeot 208 GTI

Stylish executive estate; hot hatch recaptures 205 GTI’s spirit

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First drives

Alfa Romeo Giulietta p33 Alpina D5 Biturbo p36 Bentley Continental GTC V8 p34 BMW 3 Series p39 BMW Hybrid 5 p31 BMW X1 p39 Fiat Panda p31 Fiat Punto p36 Ford Focus p32, 33 Hyundai i30 p34 Mercedes-Benz SL p30 Mini Roadster p38 Porsche 911 Cabriolet p37 Renault Scénic p33 Seat Exeo p37 Subaru XV p36 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer p39

News

Fiat unveils the 500L p42 MoT remains an annual test p48

Coming soon Brilliant cars just around the corner p50

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New Volkswagen Beetle vs Mini Cooper S and Nissan Juke

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Retro styling meets 21st century brashness. Which is the one to be seen in?

Twin test: small family cars New Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs Volkswagen Golf

Quick test: diesel drop-tops New Mercedes-Benz SLK vs Audi TT Roadster

Triple test: £30k cars New Audi A5 vs new Chevrolet Volt vs Range Rover Evoque

Quick triple test: superminis New Chevrolet Aveo vs Skoda Fabia vs Suzuki Swift

Quick test: small family cars New Honda Civic vs new Mazda 3

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Our cars Final reports on our time with the BMW 5 Series Touring and Audi A2, plus reliability woes with our Audi A1, numberplate cloning, retro-fitting a DAB radio and dodgy automatic wipers

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This month’s big surprise...

‘It gets to 62mph in 5.1sec and averages 47.9mpg’

Alpina’s D5 Biturbo also tops out at 171mph and seats five in comfort p36

Buying and 101 owning Advice and tips to save you £££s

New cars 127 A to Z Every new car tested and rated

Cut the cost of your teenager’s car insurance, p102

Save £££s This month’s best new car deals

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‘The average policy for a young man is £3000’ 102

370 new cars reviewed and pictured

Find out how you could shave hundreds of pounds off that crippling bill Every new car on sale reviewed and rated

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Approved-used cars: worth the extra? Is it cheaper to buy privately and do the legwork yourself?

Buying used: Volvo V70 Huge load space, supreme comfort and yours from £9000

Used twin test: seven-seat MPVs Citroën Grand C4 Picasso vs Volkswagen Touran

Hot used deals Audi A3 Sportback and bargain 4x4s and family cars

Personal shopper Nissan Note makes way for something more exciting

Suits you Three readers with budgets from £7000 to £25,000

Helpdesk We help readers with several faulty catalytic converters

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Don’t miss our comprehensive new car listings section. Before you buy, make sure you explore our 40-page A-Z. Listed by category, every car is reviewed and rated. Find out what we think of your next car, and its rivals.

Buyer’s guide 171 All the facts and figures on every new car

Britain’s biggest and best new car database

Shopping@What Car?

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What Car? Warranty Protect your car with our expert cover

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Insurance, Finance, Brokers, Registrations and Services directory

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