Car group tests
New vs used sports cars: Mazda MX-5 or Porsche Boxster?

New vs used sports cars: Mazda MX-5 or Porsche Boxster?
Both of these cars offer plenty of fun and fresh air, but which model should you pick?
Skoda Elroq vs Renault Megane E-Tech: which affordable family EV is the best buy?

Skoda Elroq vs Renault Megane E-Tech: which affordable family EV is the best buy?
Skoda’s all-new Elroq and Renault’s Megane aim to make it big in the family-car market. Which is best in our test?
New vs used estate cars: Skoda Superb or Mercedes E-Class?

New vs used estate cars: Skoda Superb or Mercedes E-Class?
Which estate car offers mammoth savings as well as enormous practicality? We find out
New vs used cheap cars: Kia Picanto or MINI Cooper?

New vs used cheap cars: Kia Picanto or MINI Cooper?
We all love a bargain, but where will you find the best one?
New vs used executive cars: BMW 5 Series or BMW M3?

New vs used executive cars: BMW 5 Series or BMW M3?
Big and brand-new or smaller and more powerful? We determine the best BMW to buy
New vs used small cars: Citroen C3 or Volkswagen T-Roc?

New vs used small cars: Citroen C3 or Volkswagen T-Roc?
Small cars offer great value for money, but which is the best option for £18k?
New vs used coupes: BMW 2 Series or Jaguar F-Type?

New vs used coupes: BMW 2 Series or Jaguar F-Type?
Which coupe should you splash your cash on? We pick from two top two-doors
New vs used hatchbacks: Skoda Octavia or Mercedes A-Class?

New vs used hatchbacks: Skoda Octavia or Mercedes A-Class?
Traditional hatchbacks are still a great option for all the family, but which one should you buy?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7: can the fresh arrival defeat a firm favourite?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7: can the fresh arrival defeat a firm favourite?
BYD’s latest arrival in the UK is the Sealion 7, and among the models the Chinese EV has in its sights is our 2021 Car of the Year, the Hyundai Ioniq …
New vs used family SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?

New vs used family SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?
Family SUVs are massively popular, but which one is the very best buy?
New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?

New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?
Electric car prices are dropping, but which car offers the most low-emission bang for your buck?
New vs used hybrid SUVs: Dacia Duster or Toyota RAV4?

New vs used hybrid SUVs: Dacia Duster or Toyota RAV4?
Hybrid SUVs are growing in popularity, but what's the best option for a budget of under £25k?
New vs used hot hatches: Ford Focus ST or Audi RS 3?

New vs used hot hatches: Ford Focus ST or Audi RS 3?
The Focus ST and RS 3 are great hot hatches, but which one should you buy with a £38,000 budget?
Renault 5 vs Fiat 500e: which stylish EV is king of the city?

Renault 5 vs Fiat 500e: which stylish EV is king of the city?
The new retro-themed Renault 5 is wowing drivers with its looks, performance and price, but not so long ago it was the Fiat 500e that was hot in the c…
Jaecoo 7 vs Skoda Kamiq: SUV newcomer takes on a family favourite

Jaecoo 7 vs Skoda Kamiq: SUV newcomer takes on a family favourite
The Jaecoo 7 is the latest Chinese car to arrive in the UK. The brand hopes its extra space will appeal to buyers of smaller SUVs, such as the Skoda K…
Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson: which used SUV is king of the school run?

Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson: which used SUV is king of the school run?
The original Nissan Qashqai was a revolution, and it continues to get better, but does it also make a top used family SUV? We test it against the Peug…
Ford Mustang vs Alpine A110: two very different sporting greats go head-to-head

Ford Mustang vs Alpine A110: two very different sporting greats go head-to-head
Ford’s Mustang and Alpine’s A110 offer different approaches to the classic two-door coupé recipe. Will all-American brutishness win over French finess…
Skoda Superb vs Volkswagen Passat vs Vauxhall Insignia: which is the ultimate used family car? 

Skoda Superb vs Volkswagen Passat vs Vauxhall Insignia: which is the ultimate used family car?
Saloons and fastbacks still have plenty to offer buyers of family cars, so we put three of the best used models to the test
Kia EV6 vs Skoda Enyaq Coupe: which svelte electric family car is the best buy?

Kia EV6 vs Skoda Enyaq Coupe: which svelte electric family car is the best buy?
Who said SUVs have to be high, wide and boxy? The facelifted Kia EV6 and Skoda Enyaq Coupé blend traditional cues with a trendy, low roof approach
Suzuki Vitara vs Mazda CX-30: two small SUVs with some big differences

Suzuki Vitara vs Mazda CX-30: two small SUVs with some big differences
The 1.4-litre mild-hybrid-assisted , turbocharged Suzuki Vitara takes on Mazda’s 2.5-litre CX-30 in this small SUV face-off
Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Cross vs Citroen C3 Aircross: top small SUVs fight for used car supremacy

Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Cross vs Citroen C3 Aircross: top small SUVs fight for used car supremacy
Small in size yet big on style, supermini-based SUVs look very tempting, but which is the best used buy?
Hyundai i10 vs Toyota Aygo vs Kia Picanto: used city cars battle for urban bragging rights

Hyundai i10 vs Toyota Aygo vs Kia Picanto: used city cars battle for urban bragging rights
City cars aren’t just urban runarounds; for many drivers they are their main vehicle. We put three to the test
Ford Capri vs Cupra Tavascan: similar, stylish but only one can win

Ford Capri vs Cupra Tavascan: similar, stylish but only one can win
Ford brought back the iconic Capri name for its new coupé-SUV, which shares its platform with the fresh Cupra Tavascan. Which is the top dog?
BMW X3 vs Lexus NX: which premium mid-size SUV takes top honours?

BMW X3 vs Lexus NX: which premium mid-size SUV takes top honours?
BMW’s much-lauded new X3 is one of the best luxury compact SUVs on the market – but is it good enough to topple the cheaper hybrid-powered Lexus NX 35…
Ineos Grenadier vs Toyota Land Cruiser: rugged SUVs put to the test on and off road

Ineos Grenadier vs Toyota Land Cruiser: rugged SUVs put to the test on and off road
Toyota’s Land Cruiser has ruled the 4x4 roost for 75 years. Is the latest model a match for the capable Ineos Grenadier, though?
Electric company car megatest: Tesla, BMW, Polestar, Hyundai and BYD head-to-head

Electric company car megatest: Tesla, BMW, Polestar, Hyundai and BYD head-to-head
Drivers are spoiled for choice in the flourishing EV company car market, but which of our six rivals does the business?
Kia EV3 vs Cupra Born: electric newcomer faces off against sporty hatch

Kia EV3 vs Cupra Born: electric newcomer faces off against sporty hatch
Kia’s new EV3 and Cupra’s Born are two of the most efficient small EVs on sale today. Which should you be plugging in?
BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?

BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?
By combining petrol and electric power, these two super- saloons are more potent than ever, but which is best?
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?

Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
MINI Aceman vs Alfa Romeo Junior: which little posh EV is best?

MINI Aceman vs Alfa Romeo Junior: which little posh EV is best?
The MINI Aceman and Alfa Romeo Junior are aiming to make a splash in the compact electric SUV segment, but have they got what it takes?
Ford Sierra vs MG Montego retro test: they were acceptable in the 80s, but what about now?

Ford Sierra vs MG Montego retro test: they were acceptable in the 80s, but what about now?
When Auto Express first hit newsagents’ shelves in 1988, these popular saloons were battling it out in company car parks. Some 36 years later, how wil…
Best driver's car 2025: Aston Martin Vanquish, McLaren Artura Spider, Porsche 911 S/T and more go head-to-head

Best driver's car 2025: Aston Martin Vanquish, McLaren Artura Spider, Porsche 911 S/T and more go head-to-head
We put 2024's finest sports cars and supercars through their paces to determine the best driver's car of them all
BMW Z car supertest: Z1, Z3, Z4 and Z8 help us celebrate 35 years of Bavarian roadsters

BMW Z car supertest: Z1, Z3, Z4 and Z8 help us celebrate 35 years of Bavarian roadsters
It’s been 35 years since BMW’s first Z car. We’ve brought all seven together for a two-seat supertest
Volkswagen Golf vs itself: original Mk1 head-to-head with today’s Mk8.5

Volkswagen Golf vs itself: original Mk1 head-to-head with today’s Mk8.5
VW’s legendary Golf is 50. We look at where it started, how it’s changed – and where it’s going
Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car?

Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Lexus LM: which is the best fancy family car?
Old-school cool tackles high-end luxury in this MPV clash