Tiff Needell — Presenter

Episodes 69

Episode 1

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January 20, 2000
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The series returns after a short break with a special edition from Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Tiff Needell test-drives the new Shelby Series land talks to the car’s creator, Carrol Shelby. Plus a night-vision Cadillac and an appraisal of the new Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Episode 2

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January 27, 2000
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Episode 3

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February 3, 2000
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Episode 4

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February 10, 2000
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Episode 5

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February 17, 2000
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Episode 6

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February 24, 2000
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Episode 7

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March 2, 2000
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Quentin Willson assesses high-performance estate cars.

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Episode 8

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March 9, 2000
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The team mark the 20th anniversary of the Audi Quattro and test a 1985 model against a Mitsubishi Evo 6.

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Episode 9

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March 16, 2000
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Episode 10

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March 23, 2000
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Episode 11

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March 30, 2000
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Episode 12

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April 6, 2000
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Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the new Mitsubishi Shogun and goes head to head against Kate Humble in a top-of-the-range Land Rover Discovery in a battle of the four-by-fours. Quentin Willson has advice on buying second-hand off-roaders.

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Episode 13

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April 13, 2000
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Motoring magazine show, tonight revealing the results of a survey of 24,000 British motorists who assess top-selling models.

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Episode 14

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April 20, 2000
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Motoring magazine, this week looking at racing tips ahead of the weekend’s British Grand Prix.

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Episode 15

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April 27, 2000
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Hard on the heels of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Vicki Butler-Henderson takes a ride in an Arrows Formula One racing car. Plus the usual roundup of automotive reviews and advice.

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Episode 16

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May 4, 2000
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Tiff Needell test-drives Jaguar’s latest Formula One car on the track in Barcelona, while Quentin Willson offers tips on buying the marque’s sixties classic — the E-type.

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Episode 17

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May 18, 2000
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Quentin Wilson takes a look at the new Ford Transit and Tiff Needell test-drives the Audi TT.

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Episode 18

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Season Finale
May 25, 2000
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To close the series, the team choose their favourite luxury vehicles.

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Episode 1

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September 7, 2000
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The motoring show returns, with new presenter Jason Barlow joining the team. Tonight, there’s a road-test of the new Audi A2, a look at 17 cars set to re-define the market, and Tiff Needell goes head-to-head with Formula One’s Jenson Button in the new BMW 330.

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Episode 2

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September 14, 2000
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Jason Barlow investigates ways of buying a car, from dealerships to the internet and importing from abroad. Tiff Needell races the GT version of the Lotus Elise and looks at a road version of the sports car — the Lotus Exige. Plus, the new Mercedes C-Class and the Australian Holden.

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Episode 3

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September 21, 2000
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Vicki Butler-Henderson finds out why the motoring world is talking about the new Vauxhall VX220, while Jason Barlow test drives the new Peugeot 607. Meanwhile, Tiff Needell proves that the Audi RS4 estate is definitely not boring.

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Episode 4

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September 28, 2000
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Tiff Needell looks at British sports cars, while Vicki Butler-Henderson reaches for the convertible hood in some upmarket machines from Mercedes, Saab and BMW.

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Episode 5

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October 5, 2000
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The motoring magazine stages a “Fuelympics” to find out which one of five low-emission cars best marries performance with environment friendliness. Jason Barlow, meanwhile, assesses the new-look Vauxhall Corsa.

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Episode 6

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October 12, 2000
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Today, Jason Barlow road-tests the new Ford Mondeo, Vicki Butler-Henderson uncovers some surprisingly affordable and stylish second-hand coupes, and Tiff Needell revels in the power of one of the last Aston Martin V8s.

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Episode 7

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October 19, 2000
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The motoring magazine visits Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre for Motor Show 2000, where Jason Barlow surveys the range of cars available under the Ford monicker. Tiff Needell tests Renault’s hatchbacks, and there’s a chance to see Aston Martin and MG Rover’s new models.

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Episode 8

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October 26, 2000
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Jason Barlow assesses Alfa’s new Sportswagon, Adrian Simpson reveals some surprisingly attractive options for those wanting to put a car on the road for £1,000, and Tiff Needell lines up on the grid at Goodwood — in an Aston Martin valued at some £2.5 million.

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Episode 9

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November 2, 2000
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Jason Barlow gets to grips with the latest Audi A4 and asks if it will be able to hold its own against stiff competition from BMW. Vicki Butler-Henderson attends a track day at Brands Hatch, where drivers of all kinds of cars get the chance to push their vehicles to the limit.

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Episode 10

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November 9, 2000
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Tiff Needell joins the Ferrari Formula One team in Italy as they celebrate their first victory in 21 years. Meanwhile Jason Barlow test-drives the new Lexus LS 430, and Vicki Butler-Henderson takes the wheel of Ibiza’s Cupra R model.

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Episode 11

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November 16, 2000
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Tiff Needell joins owners and drivers on the grid as he enters the glamorous finals of the biggest Ferrari Festival ever in Italy. Plus highlights from this year’s international bike show in Birmingham.

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Episode 12

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November 23, 2000
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Tiff Needell celebrates the 40th birthday of Cosworth, the engine that revolutionised Formula One motor racing, while Vicki Butler-Henderson has a test ride on the bestselling 50cc scooters. Plus a look at the Ford Ka, three years after it first hit the market.

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Episode 13

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November 30, 2000
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In this week’s edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell investigates the growing popularity of the push-button gear-shift, and the recently beefed up Vauxhall Astra coupe goes head-to-head with Toyota’s newly boosted Celica.

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Episode 14

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December 7, 2000
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Jason Barlow finds out whether Renault’s new Laguna can prove serious competition for Ford’s new Mondeo, while Andy Wilman visits the state-of-the-art safety centre of a company known for its strong emphasis on passenger care, Volvo.

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Episode 15

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Season Finale
December 14, 2000
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In the last of the current series, Tiff Needell learns some tips from Hollywood movie stunt drivers. Jason Barlow takes a look back over a significant year for motorists which has seen massive cuts in car prices and a fuel crisis which brought the country to a standstill.

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Episode 1

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February 22, 200125m
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Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.

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Episode 2

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March 1, 2001
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Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.

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Episode 3

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March 8, 2001
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Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroën C5.

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Episode 4

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March 15, 2001
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Episode 5

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March 22, 2001
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Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.

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Episode 6

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March 29, 2001
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Episode 7

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April 5, 2001
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Episode 8

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April 12, 2001
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Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.

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Episode 9

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April 19, 2001
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Episode 10

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April 26, 2001
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This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.

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Episode 11

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May 3, 2001
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The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.

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Episode 12

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May 10, 2001
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A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?

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Episode 13

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May 17, 2001
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Episode 14

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May 31, 2001
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Episode 15

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June 7, 2001
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Episode 16

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June 14, 2001
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Episode 17

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June 21, 2001
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Episode 18

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June 28, 2001
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Episode 19

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July 5, 2001
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Episode 20

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July 12, 2001
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Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Episode 21

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July 19, 2001
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Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.

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Episode 22

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July 26, 2001
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Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.

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Episode 23

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August 2, 2001
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Episode 24

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August 9, 2001
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Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?

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Episode 25

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August 16, 2001
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Episode 26

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August 23, 2001
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Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.

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Episode 27

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August 30, 2001
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Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.

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Episode 28

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September 6, 2001
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Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.

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Episode 29

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September 27, 2001
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Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the lowdown on next year’s new cars, and Tiff Needell drives sideways as he participates in a stunt competition.

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Episode 30

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October 4, 2001
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Episode 31

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October 11, 2001
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Episode 32

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October 25, 2001
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Episode 33

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November 8, 2001
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Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.

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Episode 34

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November 15, 2001
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Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, while Tiff Needell test-drives the FBS Census.

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Episode 35

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December 10, 2001
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Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortunes in the competitive executive-car market.

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Episode 36

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Season Finale
December 17, 2001
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Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart the Mazda MX-5. Tiff Needell races a Mini Cooper and Jason Barlow tests the new Mercedes SL500.

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