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1 FIAT GRANDE PANDA PRICE: £20,975–£23,975 The Panda was distinctly endangered for a while there (though you can still buy the old petrol one in Italy), but it’s been given a new lease of life with an

THE COOPER S WAS A SOGGY effort and this isn’t any better. You can forgive a hot hatch appalling ride but when it’s on top of a transmission that’s hard to gel with, an uninspiring soundtrack and impr

LOOKING for some cheap fun this summer? If you’re in the market for an open-topped car that’s affordable to buy and run, fun to drive, and stylish into the bargain, the MINI Convertible Mk3 might be t

£48,055 OTR/£50,725 as tested/£505 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: We suspect a classic diesel estate still has its place, even against the rise of the e-SUV... DRIVER: TOM FORD I’M FULLY AWARE THAT constantly sin

List price £45,195 Target Price £41,695 MPG 44.8 CO2 144g/km For Great to drive; comfortable ride on adaptive suspension; high-quality interior; decent space in rear seats Against Looks won’t be for e

£64,345 OTR/£70,835 as tested/£710 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: Is the seven seat Buzz as joyous to live with as it is to look at? DRIVER: jack rix THE ID.BUZZ IS CHEERY IN A WAY so many cookie cutter modern ca