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Mazda5: Mazda's High 5
Improved car boasts extra features and better driveability.
Mini Cooper S Clubman: 2 sides of same coin
Cross between hatchback and wagon sports features that are good - and bad.
Ford S-Max: S-Max holds firm
American car with Teutonic feel and comforting solidness often missing among Jap models.
Volkswagen Jetta TSI: Jetta setter
Good fuel economy, low tax & decent performance - this sets the gold standard for cars.
BMW 520i: High 5
Mid-sized 2-litre saloon boasts dynamic abilities along with road presence.
Volvo V70 T6: Head of the class
It's value for money with its limousine standards, roominess and amenities.
BMW Hydrogen 7: Big, fast and clean
The Hydrogen 7's V12 engine has been adapted to run on either petrol or liquid hydrogen.
Chrysler Sebring Cabrio: Hot & cool Chrysler
Colour of the new Chrysler Sebring Cabrio is red hot and it's a breeze to drive.
Jaguar XF 3.0 V6: This Cat's a-leapin'
Jaguar has finally made a car that is not a cover version of past models.
Ford S-Max: Neat package for golf
Rear easily accommodates golf bag and trolley with all seats upright.
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6: Minor changes add up
Corolla was S'pore's most popular model for 5 straight years until it was dethroned last year.
Volvo S80 T6 AWD: Discreet yet dynamic
If Cate Blanchett is the thinking man's sex symbol, then this must be his sports sedan.
Mercedes-Benz R280: Grand champion
It's fitted with a torquey engine and comfortable space for seven plus stowage.
Subaru WRX STI: Smooth operator
The new Subaru WRX STI is calm and agile but a little reluctant to flaunt its brutality.
Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Sport GT S
S is the letter which sets the Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Sport GT S apart.
Opel Astra Sedan: Big boot appeal
Singapore car buyers favour sedans over hatchbacks, so if any car can change the fortunes of ignored Opel here, it is the Astra sedan.
Ford S-Max grows on you
Familiarity may breed contempt, but it often brings about contentment too. The Ford S-Max has been with us for just over a month now, and it is beginning to grow on us.
Honda Accord 2.4: Lots of car for your buck
The new Honda Accord is longer and wider than its rivals yet as nimble as a smaller car.
Mitsubishi Evo X SST: The next phase in evolution
Mitsubishi's Evo X SST is a wild horse on a tight rein - and what a ride it offers.
Saab 9-3 Aero XWD: Saab on ice
Customers of the Swedish car maker experience an icy drive on four wheels with the 9-3 Aero XWD, reports Samuel Ee.
Opel Astra Sedan 1.8: Super saloon that's solid as a rock
Four years after the debut of the Opel Astra five-door hatchback, a new four-door sedan model has been unveiled.
 
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