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X6 is in a world of its own
Model: The BMW X6 18/11/09
This big beamer is more practical and less expensive than it looks. It goes like a whippet, has the agility of a gazelle, could probably tow a small house off its foundations and manages to seem both hefty and haughty at the same time.
Oh, see who’s fast as well as eco-friendly
Drive 18/11/09Cutting a car’s carbon dioxide output has now become as important as sales targets and leading the way is, believe it or not... BMW. Yes, the German producer of big-engined, super-fast luxury motors is making by far the most overall progress when it comes to lowering CO2 emissions.
Daihatsu Copen grows in stature
Model: Daihatsu Copen 18/11/09A new four-cylinder engine has given Daihatsu’s endearing little Copen a new lease of life. Three into two won’t go and it’s heartening to see that Daihatsu eventually realised this with its endearingly cute little Copen.
Introducing the Passat Highline Plus
Drive 18/11/09Volkswagen is boosting its popular Passat and Passat Estate range with the addition of a new model, the Highline Plus. Over the already generous equipment list of the Passat Highline, the trim level which replaced the SE in February 2008, the Highline Plus gains chrome grille surround and louvres, Bluetooth...
Spyder delivers supercar performance 
Drive 11/11/09
Porsche is introducing a new hardcore version of its Porsche Boxster roadster. Lighter and more powerful than the standard car, the Boxster Spyder delivers near supercar-type performance for a snip under £45,000.
Peugeot’s new crossover is a different kettle of fish
Drive 11/11/09TEST DRIVE
Model: The Peugeot 3008
As any bank employee will tell you, sticking a nought in the wrong place could spark off a fair bit of trouble. That could also prove true for Peugeot, which has just come up with the 3008 crossover.
New eco-Corsa has plenty of oomph
Drive 11/11/09Asmall car with a big heart and the crispest eco-credentials could be a massive seller for Vauxhall when it hits the streets in January. The new Corsa EcoFlex has been engineered to be kind to the planet without serving up soggy pedal...
