Car group tests
Ford Focus ST diesel vs Volvo V40 & VW Golf GTD

Ford Focus ST diesel vs Volvo V40 & VW Golf GTD
Ford has added a diesel to the Focus ST line-up - but can it see off sizzling V40 R-Design and class-leading Golf GTD?
Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy R vs Porsche Cayman

Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy R vs Porsche Cayman
The Megane Trophy R is a record-breaking hot hatch, but can it compete with the Porsche Cayman for pure driving thrills?
Audi A3 e-tron vs BMW i3 & Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Audi A3 e-tron vs BMW i3 & Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Plug-in cars promise great efficiency, but is Audi’s new A3 e-tron hybrid a better bet than range-extending i3 and Outlander?
Skoda Fabia vs Hyundai i20

Skoda Fabia vs Hyundai i20
Can Skoda’s classier Fabia scale the heights of the supermini class and beat the Hyundai i20?
Toyota GT86 Aero vs Subaru WRX STi & SEAT Leon Cupra

Toyota GT86 Aero vs Subaru WRX STi & SEAT Leon Cupra
Rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive? We see which is best for a performance car
Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima

Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima
Can VW’s new Golf-based Jetta saloon flatten the Kia Optima?
Mercedes B-Class vs Citroen C4 Picasso & VW Golf SV 

Mercedes B-Class vs Citroen C4 Picasso & VW Golf SV
New Mercedes B-Class proves MPVs can score on prestige and practicality. Can it beat VW and Citroen?
Ford Focus Focus ST-1 2.0 EcoBoost 250PS

Ford Focus Focus ST-1 2.0 EcoBoost 250PS
£239 per month with a £4,347 deposit (3.8 per cent APR)
Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition vs Renault Clio GT-Line

Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition vs Renault Clio GT-Line
Which of these warm hatches offers more bang for your buck?
Fiat 500 0.9 TwinAir Lounge

Fiat 500 0.9 TwinAir Lounge
£179 per month with a £1,775 deposit (3.8 per cent APR)
VW Passat vs Ford Mondeo & Mazda 6

VW Passat vs Ford Mondeo & Mazda 6
VW’s new Passat aims to lead family cars back into the spotlight and knock out Ford and Mazda rivals
Kia Picanto 1 1.0 68 5dr: £83 per month

Kia Picanto 1 1.0 68 5dr: £83 per month
£83 per month with a £2,672 deposit (4.9 per cent APR)
Ford Focus Estate vs SEAT Leon ST & Peugeot 308 SW 

Ford Focus Estate vs SEAT Leon ST & Peugeot 308 SW
Can Ford’s Focus Estate close the gap on the best load-lugging family cars? We find out as it meets the SEAT Leon ST & Peugeot 308 SW
Hyundai i20 vs VW Polo

Hyundai i20 vs VW Polo
All-new Hyundai i20 is one of the most practical superminis, but can it steal the class crown from the Volkswagen Polo?
Vauxhall Adam vs DS 3

Vauxhall Adam vs DS 3
Punchy new turbos give Vauxhall Adam and DS 3 a boost. But which appeals more to buyers shopping for a small car?
Renault Twingo vs Peugeot 108 & Hyundai i10

Renault Twingo vs Peugeot 108 & Hyundai i10
We see if turbo power gives the Renault Twingo the performance it needs to compete with rivals from Peugeot and Hyundai
Alfa Romeo MiTo QV vs Peugeot 208 GTi & SEAT Ibiza Cupra

Alfa Romeo MiTo QV vs Peugeot 208 GTi & SEAT Ibiza Cupra
Can Alfa's new MiTo QV hot hatch forge ahead of Ibiza and 208 models?
Kia Soul EV vs BMW i3

Kia Soul EV vs BMW i3
Kia is the latest manufacturer to enter the all-electric small car market with its new Soul EV. Can it take the fight to the BMW i3?
Ford Mondeo Estate vs rivals

Ford Mondeo Estate vs rivals
Has Ford's new Mondeo been worth the wait? We find out as the Estate meets key rivals from Skoda and Mazda in its first test
Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupe vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupe vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S
Can Mercedes' glamorous S 63 AMG Coupe steal the limelight from its Porsche Panamera Turbo S rival?
Ultimate Porsche 911 Targa test 

Ultimate Porsche 911 Targa test
We drive the latest version of the Porsche 911 Targa alongside its legendary predecessors
Hot air: BMW M4 Convertible vs Jaguar F-Type

Hot air: BMW M4 Convertible vs Jaguar F-Type
BMW's M4 Convertible aims to make an impact on the open-top performance car market. We test it against Jaguar's exhilarating F-Type S
Audi A7 vs Porsche Panamera

Audi A7 vs Porsche Panamera
Facelifted Audi A7 adds more style to luxurious, powerful package as it takes fight to Porsche Panamera
Race to the top: Audi TT vs Peugeot RCZ

Race to the top: Audi TT vs Peugeot RCZ
Can latest Audi TT hit the same heights as its big-selling predecessors? We find out as it takes on the Peugeot RCZ
Mercedes C-Class Estate vs BMW 3 Series and Volvo V60

Mercedes C-Class Estate vs BMW 3 Series and Volvo V60
We see if new Mercedes C-Class Estate has space and quality feel to beat BMW 3 Series Touring and Volvo V60
Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Polo

Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Polo
Can the new Toyota Yaris scale the heights of the supermini class? We find out as it squares up to the VW Polo
Mercedes C300 BlueTEC Hybrid vs Lexus IS 300h

Mercedes C300 BlueTEC Hybrid vs Lexus IS 300h
Mercedes promises to mix luxury and efficiency with its new hybrid C-Class - here it takes on the Lexus IS 300h
Ford Focus vs Nissan Pulsar & SEAT Leon

Ford Focus vs Nissan Pulsar & SEAT Leon
Can the updated Ford Focus see off the Nissan Pulsar and SEAT Leon in its first test?
VW Scirocco vs Peugeot RCZ

VW Scirocco vs Peugeot RCZ
Updated VW Scirocco blends good looks with more power, and faces the Peugeot RCZ in this test
Gripping tale: Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 3

Gripping tale: Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 3
Is four-wheel drive enough for the new Subaru Impreza to leave the Mazda 3 trailing?
MINI Cooper D 5-door vs Fiat 500L & Audi A1 Sportback

MINI Cooper D 5-door vs Fiat 500L & Audi A1 Sportback
We test the new MINI five-door against two of its key premium hatchback rivals to see how it measures up
Vauxhall Corsa vs VW Polo & Ford Fiesta

Vauxhall Corsa vs VW Polo & Ford Fiesta
Can Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa storm to the top of the highly competitive and lucrative supermini class?
Lexus NX vs BMW X3

Lexus NX vs BMW X3
Lexus is looking to conquer the compact SUV class with its new NX 300h hybrid. We see how it fares against BMW’s recently revised X3
Renault Twingo vs SEAT Mii

Renault Twingo vs SEAT Mii
Can radical new Renault Twingo city car find a way past the excellent SEAT Mii?
Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Qashqai & Land Rover Freelander

Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Qashqai & Land Rover Freelander
Has Jeep created a winner with its new Cherokee 4x4? We test it on road and off against Nissan and Land Rover