Car group tests

Don’t want a diesel family hatch? We test the top petrol choices as Peugeot’s revised 308 battles the VW Golf and Honda Civic

Top-value Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport locks horns with Skoda Superb in big diesel hatch battle

We see if Volvo can repeat the success of its XC90 and XC60 with its smallest SUV yet as the new XC40 faces the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Can the new SsangYong Rexton challenge the Mitsubishi Outlander and Renault Koleos in the SUV class?

The luxurious new Lexus LC 500h hybrid coupe meets the established Mercedes SL 400 folding hard-top

Does the revamped Peugeot 308 GTi have what it takes to blow away the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Skoda Octavia vRS?

Here's proof that you don't have to be sensible when it comes to fuel efficiency

The best-selling car in the UK is also one of the most efficient if you choose the right model

If you want a hefty dose of retro style but don't want to fill up too often, the Mini One D is a sound choice

The stylish Renault Clio offers up just as much bang for your buck as the Nissan Micra, thanks to identical 1.5 dCi engines

Go for the 308 estate, and you don't lose much in terms of efficiency over the hatch

Two style-focused V6 four-doors do battle, as the new Kia Stinger takes on the premium Audi S5

The Ford S-MAX is still the best of the big MPVs to drive, and remains impressively practical, too

Can the all-new BMW X3 SUV prove itself against its Volvo XC60 and Jaguar F-Pace rivals?

We assemble five generations of Land Rover Discovery – from three decades – to see how far this off-road legend has come

Vauxhall’s Grandland X SUV faces up to its Peugeot 3008 cousin and Toyota’s C-HR. Which will take the honours?

As pick-ups eat into vans’ slice of commercial vehicle sales, we test the new VW Amarok against rivals from Mitsubishi and Ford

The Peugeot 3008 has ruled the compact SUV class in 2017. But can the new Skoda Karoq topple it?

We deliver our verdict on three all-new SUVs to hit the market – the SEAT Arona, Citroen C3 Aircross and Kia Stonic

We see if the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV can beat the Volvo XC60 and Mercedes GLC

Hyundai Ioniq and Toyota Prius lock horns again, this time in plug-in form. Which is better?

We see if new seven-seat Peugeot 5008 has the edge over Nissan and Skoda SUVs

The Skoda Citigo has long been one of our top city cars, but can the revised model beat the Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo?

The new Vauxhall Crossland X represents the brand’s latest move from MPV to SUV. We test it against the Peugeot 2008 and Citroen C4 Cactus

High-performance SUVs do battle as the 355bhp Porsche Macan GTS meets new 349bhp Audi SQ5

SUVs may have eaten into small estate sales, but Hyundai’s new i30 Tourer hopes to fight back. But how does it fair against rivals?

We pitch the new Volkswagen Arteon four-door coupe against the established Audi A5 Sportback

We run through the 2017 Driver Power survey to bring you the least reliable cars in the UK

Facelifted Skoda Rapid Spaceback meets Fiat Tipo and Dacia Logan MCV in practical small car battle

Jaguar’s new 2.0-litre XE is leading the rise of petrol power in compact execs. We pitch it against the Audi A4 and Alfa Romeo Giulia

Does the revised Renault Captur have what it takes to steal small SUV crown from the Citroen C4 Cactus?

The Koleos name is back on all-new full-sized Renault SUV, but how does it compare to the Skoda Kodiaq and Ford Kuga?

The new Range Rover Velar continues the boom in high-performance SUVs, but can it sink the Porsche Macan and BMW X5?

The new Honda Civic Type R promises high-performance fun in a practical package, but so does the Ford Focus RS. Which is better?

We find out if the 444bhp Audi RS 5 can beat its BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S rivals

Rugged estates in the form of the Volvo V90 Cross Country and VW Passat Alltrack vie for practical, off-road glory