Car group tests

Can Skoda’s new Superb take the family and fleet car crown from VW?

Can BMW’s new 2 Series Convertible prove a hit with Brit drop-top fans this summer, and beat its Audi rival?

Volkswagen’s new Passat Estate loads up against key rivals from Mazda and Ford in a family class shoot-out

Can a raft of updates thrust the Audi Q3 to the top of the cut-throat crossover class and take the wind out of the Evoque’s sails?

228bhp MINI JCW has raised the temperature in the hot hatch market, but can it see off Vauxhall and Ford rivals?

Is the revised Kia Venga versatile enough to beat supermini-MPV class rivals from Nissan and Ford?

Muscular diesel SUVs from Alpina and Porsche blend rugged looks with sports car pace. Which is better?

Is the BMW 116d ED the best compact hatch for business and family buyers? We find out as it takes on VW and Mazda

We see if Volvo’s hi-tech new XC90 can go straight to the top of the seven-seater SUV class as it meets capable Land Rover Discovery

It's grown over the years, but the MINI is still a classy package

We see if Kia’s new Picanto can stand tall as the king of the urban jungle as it meets Renault and Hyundai rivals

Vauxhall’s fastest Adam yet, the 148bhp Grand Slam, takes on the VW Polo BlueGT in a battle for warm hatch honours

New Mercedes-AMG GT meets Porsche 911 on some of Britain’s best driving roads

Suzuki’s Vitara has transformed from basic 4x4 to cute compact SUV. We see how it fares against the Citroen C4 Cactus and Renault Captur

Has a facelift breathed life into the Honda CR-V? We find out as it meets the Mazda CX-5 and Ford Kuga

SEAT is the latest brand to enter the rugged estate club with the Leon X-Perience. Can it go further than the Skoda Octavia Scout?

Don’t need a full-fat hot hatch? We try three warmed-up models with both pace and comfort

Lexus has fitted the NX with a turbocharged petrol engine in the pursuit of performance SUV perfection. Can it beat the Q5?

New Suzuki Celerio offers mix of space, kit and value. Can it beat the Toyota Aygo and Skoda Citigo?

New Subaru Outback offers a practical estate alternative to an SUV. Can it leave Skoda’s Superb Outdoor trailing in the mud?

New Range Rover Sport SVR blasts in with 542bhp, but is it a match for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo? Or even the Audi RS6?

New VW Polo GTI aims to finally step out of hot Golf’s shadow. But can it see off pocket rocket rivals from Peugeot and MINI?

Skoda’s new Fabia Estate meets Nissan’s Note in practical small car battle

471bhp Lexus RC F has on-paper advantage over 425bhp BMW M4. Does it translate to the road?

Can Mazda’s new 2 leave supermini rivals feeling blue? We see as it meets VW’s top-quality Polo and Ford’s fun Fiesta

Can the newly facelifted Mazda 6 beat the class-leading VW Passat in its latest fight?

Can second-gen X6 recreate the controversial appeal of the original against Porsche and Range Rover rivals?

New Fiat Panda Cross and Suzuki Swift 4x4 promise great mix of off-road talent and on-road fun. Which is better?

Smart fancies its ForFour as king of the urban jungle, but the SEAT Mii and Renault Twingo stand in its way

Bold looks help Audi TT and BMW 2 Series stand out, but do diesel versions add up?

New Freelander-replacing Discovery Sport takes on BMW and Hyundai

Hyundai’s new Genesis and the Lexus GS aim to shake up the exec elite. Do they make the grade?

Can fiery Juke Nismo RS crossover rival traditional pocket rockets from Ford and Renault?

We see if new diesel can make Infiniti Q70 a contender as it meets the Audi A6