Car group tests

The Nissan Qashqai faces a fight to regain its crossover crown from the Peugeot 3008 and SEAT Ateca

A power boost has put Skoda’s Octavia vRS hot hatch in the sights of the Ford Focus ST, but which is better?

Cool new Volvo XC60 aims to hit the heights of the larger, seven-seat XC90 SUV. We see how it fares against the Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC

We look beyond downsized turbos as the higher-powered VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra family hatches do battle

Mazda hasn’t downsized the engine in its new CX-3 SUV. Can it still see off rivals like the Audi Q2 and Peugeot 2008?

The wild Mercedes-AMG E 63 S meets the Audi RS7 Performance in a mega 600bhp 4WD saloon fight

The all-new MINI Countryman S E plug-in hybrid squares up to the Volkswagen Golf GTE and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Skoda Octavia Scout and SEAT Leon X-Perience lock horns on and off road to decide which is better

There’s a new Ford Fiesta, but can it fend off the SEAT Ibiza and Skoda Fabia at the top of the supermini class?

The SUV class is evolving fast. Can the new Mazda CX-5 beat Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tiguan rivals?

Petrol power is enjoying a resurgence, but does it make more sense in the Peugeot 3008 or SEAT Ateca?

Can the classy new BMW 5 Series Touring make a big impression as it meets Mercedes E-Class Estate and Volvo V90?

With plenty of tech and performance, there’s a lot to love about the VW Golf GTI and Peugeot 308 GTi - but which is better?

Looking for a sophisticated city car? Kia’s latest Picanto has a mature feel, but can it outshine the VW up! and Hyundai i10?

In the battle for luxury coupe honours, the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 lead the way, but which has the edge?

The Toyota Prius is a great hybrid, but is the new plug-in version even better? We compare it with the VW Golf GTE and Kia Optima PHEV

Can the new Suzuki Swift take the lead in the supermini market with a turbocharged engine? It takes on the Toyota Yaris and Skoda Fabia

The Fiat Fullback and Mitsubishi L200 pick-up trucks have a lot in common, but which one edges ahead as our class favourite?

It’s open season as Audi’s upmarket new four-seater A5 Cabriolet soft-top meets the classy Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet

Can the updated SEAT Leon still make the grade against its Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra hatchback rivals?

The Mercedes GLC and Jaguar F-Pace are both available with big V6 diesels, serving up practicality and performance, but which is better?

Can the Renault Twingo GT deliver sporty appeal to beat VW up! and Smart ForTwo Brabus rivals?

The Ford Grand Tourneo Connect is the best of the van-based people carriers, offering a car-like drive and bags of room

It's not a particularly exciting buy, but the Touran is still a practical seven-seater with a premium interior

The latest Prius looks divisive, but under the skin it delivers hybrid efficiency and plenty of family-friendly space

The heavy-hitting rear-wheel-drive Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Mercedes-AMG C63 battle for super-saloon honours

The new Nissan Micra has lofty aspirations in the supermini class, but does it have the talent to beat the VW Polo and Citroen C3?

Rapid new Porsche Panamera diesel takes on the Tesla Model S electric pioneer in an executive saloon battle

The new Land Rover Discovery takes on the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 for luxury SUV honours

Compact sports cars square up as the hard-top Mazda MX-5 RF takes on the updated Toyota GT86

We see if the updated diesel Mitsubishi Outlander is a better all-rounder than the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento

An all-new Honda Civic and a revised VW Golf have hit UK roads - can they take on and beat the latest Megane?

Hyundai’s new i30 faces the Vauxhall Astra and Renault Megane in a three-cylinder turbo hatch battle

Dacia has updated its budget Sandero, and it faces a strong new five-door rival in the shape of the Ford Ka+

Does Audi’s new Q5 have the talent to dazzle the class-leading Jaguar F-Pace and Mercedes GLC compact SUVs?