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R8 Spyder Group test

The R8 Spyder does battle with its soft-top opposition. Can any of them keep the Audi at bay?

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30 Mar 2010

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This month’s cover story drops the roof on the brand new Audi R8 Spyder and pits it against the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, the Jaguar XKR convertible and the Ferrari California. Add in the UK’s longest tunnel for some aural entertainment and the finest roads that Wales has to offer and it’s quite a battle.

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In-depth reviews

Citroën C5 Aircross review – quirky, honest SUV offering Range Rover comfort on a budget

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Long term tests

Jaguar F-Pace SVR long term test – more efficient than a diesel Discovery

A stint in a diesel-engined Discovery that resulted in only 30mpg has convinced me the F-Pace SVR is impressively frugal

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Best cars

Best Japanese cars – performance icons from GR Yaris to NSX-R

The Japanese have produced some of the most compelling performance cars we've ever tested, from hot hatches and rally cars to full-on supercars

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