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Head of Mercedes Dieter Zetsche greets singer Alicia Keys during the presentation of the new Mercedes S-class in Hamburg. Photo: Reuters Mercedes reaches for the sky with new S-Class autopilot

New S-Class boasts plethora of innovations

Karting champion Nicole Coffey sets the pace in race to prove that women have the drive to make it in Formula One

The 14-year-old from Dublin, one of Ireland’s upcoming driving stars, wants to make it all the way to the top

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First Drive: The 2008 promises to make it a good year for Peugeot
  • Motors
  • Ian Beatty
  • May 14, 2013, 18:26

Peugeot’s new model is set to be a big player in the crowded compact crossover market

First Drive: The new Range Rover Sport gets the heart racing on the test track
  • Motors
  • Ben Oliver
  • May 15, 2013, 01:00

With a sleeker look, incisive steering, savage acceleration and solid roadholding, the Range Rover Sport is a winner

New Golf GTi keeps VW ahead of the game
  • Motors
  • Donal Byrne
  • May 7, 2013, 16:44

Latest model is cleaner, lighter and more efficient while still packing a punch

Skoda’s family favourite faces uphill challenge

Octavia has the right recipe on paper, but doesn’t quite deliver on the road

F is for fierce: Jaguar F-Type S makes a big noise
  • Motors
  • Ben Oliver
  • April 16, 2013, 18:26

Jaguar’s eagerly awaited new two-seater sports model has finally been unleashed, and it’s a wild ride

Kia Sorento has some form added to its functionality

Kia adds more style to its seven-seat SUV

Fiesta: Ford’s latest hatch packs a punch

Fiesta ST easily outperforms rivals such as the Mini Cooper S and Citroën’s DS3

Skoda’s new Octavia: the strong new contender from the VW-owned brand New Octavia rises to challenge

Skoda delivers in terms of value, space and refinement

The Paceman boasts strong figures on paper, but they don't translate to the road Pricey Mini Paceman doesn't merit badge of honour

The Mini brand is continuing its attempt to expand its line-up while retaining the “essence of Mini” that has worked so well …

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D Luna Evolution rather than revolution with Auris

First impressions are that this car is an evolutionary upgrade rather than a revolution

Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works GP Works Cooper delivers barrels of excitement

This is . . . civilised. And that is true of the whole car

The E-class gets a facelift from bonnet to boot

Earlier than would normally be expected comes a new version of the brand’s big seller

The Mazda 6 is impressively nimble for its size Mazda gets its message across loud and clear

The good news for the Japanese firm is that the Mazda 6 is an incredibly sleek and stylish car

Ford Kuga 2.0 140bhp TDI Making a smooth crossover into Kuga town

The new Ford Kuga is a relatively affordable crossover SUV that boasts the sort of technology once reserved for flagship luxury models

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