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SWANNING ABOUT TOWN

When it comes to brand diversification, not many cars can hold a candle to Aston Martin's Cygnet. Andy Enright reports.

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AIRS AND GRACES

Can a tiny 875cc petrol engine work in a sporty supermini? Andy Enright takes a look at the Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir.

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SMALL TURBO, BIG FUN

Alfa's turbocharged 1.4 TB engines look a good fit in the MiTo range. Steve Walker takes a look.

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AIR APPARENT?

Could Alfa's MultiAir technology do for petrol engines what common-rail injection did for diesel? Steve Walker takes a look at the MiTo MultiAir.

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

The Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8v is small but is it perfectly formed? Andy Enright finds out.

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SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED

Alfa's little MiTo isn't just fun, it's also efficient and green. Jonathan Crouch checks out the Multijet II diesel model

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NEATER MITO

Alfa's smallest model regroups with an improved range that represents keener value. Jonathan Crouch reports.

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SWIFTLY DOES IT

The latest Swift stays true to the design of its successful predecessor. Steve Walker reports.

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A JOLLY GOOD SPORT

Suzuki's Swift Sport is the unrecognised hero of the warm hatch sector. The latest model looks to earn some belated recognition. Andy Enright reports.

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THRIFT DECISION

The Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS looks tempting with its cheap road tax and huge range between refills. Andy Enright assesses its other talents.

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MORE SWIFT FOR LESS

The latest Swift aims to offer more for less. Jonathan Crouch checks out the 1.2-litre petrol model

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SPLASH HIT?

Suzuki's Splash offers a decent compromise between citycar and supermini. Andy Enright takes a look at the frugal yet sprightly 1.2 range.

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WHY SPLASH THE CASH?

Suzuki's 1.0-litre Splash aims to tap into the trend for saving money on motoring. Steve Walker reports.

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SPLASHING OUT

Suzuki's Splash offers a decent compromise between citycar and supermini. Andy Enright takes a look at the latest revisions.

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VISUAL BASIC

Suzuki's entry-level Alto SZ2 has a lot riding on it. Steve Walker reports.

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ONE L OF AN ALTO

The special edition SZ-L further refines the Alto's attractive value proposition. Steve Walker takes a look.

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