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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a sleek and powerful electric performance saloon that delivers thrilling straight-line pace at the cost of reduced battery range.

8 July 2026

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DS Nº8

The DS Nº8 is a medium-large electric liftback, and France's latest answer to the dominance of German premium brands. Will it succeed where every previous attempt has failed?

19 October 2025

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Citroën C4 X

Comfortable and reasonably priced, the Citroën C4 X has a larger boot than its C4 sibling, but reviewers criticize the car's cheap interior quality.

12 March 2025

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Peugeot 508 (2011 to 2018)

The original Peugeot 508 was a stylish alternative to the Vauxhall Insignia and Ford Mondeo, but it couldn't match premium-brand rivals.

17 August 2023

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is one of the most complete family hatchbacks on sale, combining excellent steering, strong fuel economy and everyday practicality – even if it costs more than most alternatives.

31 October 2022

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Audi RS 7 (2019 to 2025)

The Audi RS 7 is a lavish sports saloon that offers supercar pace, but it's overshadowed by its more practical RS 6 estate sibling.

5 September 2022

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Citroën C5 X

The Citroën C5 X is a liftback blending the practicality of an estate with the comfort of an SUV, but alternatives are better to drive.

25 July 2022

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Peugeot 508 PSE

Reviewers agree that the Peugeot 508 PSE is a handome plug-in hybrid with serious pace, though many find it hard to justify its high pricing.

6 May 2022

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