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Each week an FT reviewer takes a ride on the wild side, reviewing anything from the latest Lotus Elise to the high-flying Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft. This feature can be found on the Pursuits page in the Weekend section. - -

Cessna’s new 162 SkyCatcher

Twenty-four years after the classic 150 was discontinued, the Kansas-based aircraft company launches its successor. Rohit Jaggi climbs into the cockpit

Maserati’s Quattroporte Sport GTS

Colourful, vivacious - and not entirely respectful of the rules. John Griffiths revels in the Italianate flair of this luxury saloon

The Renaultsport Mégane hatchback

With its coupé-like stylishness and exceptionally large ventilated disc brakes that haul the speed down effortlessly, this model offers a good ride, writes John Griffiths

BMW’s 5 Series Gran Turismo

Innovative and genre-bending, this blend of SUV and saloon has exceptional legroom and can be converted into a luxurious hatchback, writes John Griffiths

Tesla’s electric supercar on the road

With a 248hp electric motor boasting the high-performance fun of the fastest supercars, the US roadster has unrivalled green credentials, writes John Griffiths

The classic E-Type Jaguar

With its 260bhp straight six engine and a tangible feelgood factor in the cockpit, this object of automotive desire lives up to its visual appeal. John Griffiths drives the dream

The Piaggio MP3 Hybrid

This three-wheeler aims to vanquish the weather and safety concerns that have largely left motorcycles and scooters out in the transport policy cold, writes Rohit Jaggi

Corvette ZR1

A jeans-clad, gun-toting Clint Eastwood of a vehicle might just be the best car the US industry has ever built, says John Griffiths

BMW’s new flagship 760Li

An eight-speed automatic gearbox and integrated systems that reveal a new level of intelligence make this car worthy of its patriarchal demeanour, writes John Griffiths

Porsche’s four-door Panamera

John Griffiths marvels at the comfortable ride on restless, winding, mediocre-surfaced minor highways

Triumph takes on Harley-Davidson

Land Rover’s new SUVs

The Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro

The lure of Alfa Romeo’s 8C Spider

Nissan’s GT-R supercar

The new Mazda 3 hatchback

Ultra Motor’s A2B Metro electric bike

Is the Z4 BMW’s ultimate convertible?

The incredibly quiet Bell 429 helicopter

The new Volvo S80 executive saloon