Car group tests

Critics have panned the looks of the MINI Coupé and Roadster, but buyers don’t seem to mind them

Our top 20 depreciation busters range from sports cars to SUVs, and include new and old models.

The compact family hatchback class is a tough battleground, but the latest models from the VW Group have taken it by the scruff of the neck.

While the Golf MkVI hatch has been replaced, the Cabriolet soldiers on

German cars are usually the residual stars in the exec estate class, but the Volvo V60 bucks this trend

Renaultsport Clio 200 meets facelifted SEAT IBiza Cupra in pocket rocket head-to-head

Can boldly styled new Citroen C4 Picasso take the five-seat MPV crown? We pitch it against revised Renault and upmarket VW rivals

Diesel hot hatches offer strong performance with affordable fuel bills. Is VW’s new Golf GTD a better buy than Vauxhall’s Astra?

Can the sixth-generation BMW 3 Series compete with rivals, the Audi A4 and the Lexus IS 300h?

Having a midlife crisis? We list the best cars to consider for those looking for a new lease on life

Dacia Sandero Stepway has chunky, pumped-up looks, as does the Fiat Panda Trekking

The new three-door SEAT Leon SC promises to mix sportiness and practicality. But can it beat the Kia Pro_cee'd GT and Vauxhall Astra GTC?

A45 AMG takes on 316bhp BMW
M135i in a fearsome battle of the hyper hatches. Which is our favourite?

We see if the new Subaru Forester can reach top of compact SUV tree

How does the new five-door Suzuki Swift Sport stand up against Skoda Fabia rival?

New Toyota Auris Touring Sports battles Skoda and Kia estates

They dominate the four-seat convertible class, but can the revised Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet edge ahead of the Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Supermini-SUVs are big news, but is Renault’s new Clio-based Captur a better buy than the Peugeot 2008 or Nissan Juke?

Is Renault’s electric ZOE a better bet than its EV and hybrid rivals?

The Audi RS6 and Mercedes E63 AMG take the mega-estate to a whole new level. But which of these powerhouses is the better buy?

Renault was one of the first car makers to really grasp the significance of a good Euro NCAP rating and it has been playing the safety card ever since…

The best cars aren’t always the safest, but if you want an executive saloon you can have your cake and eat it.

If you need a small people carrier that’s big on safety, you’re spoilt for choice.

Rightly or wrongly, safety has always been part of the appeal of owning a 4x4.

All-new Range Rover Sport takes on the rapid Porsche Cayenne and luxurious Mercedes ML

Smart new MINI Clubvan brings a touch of extra class to the small commercials market. Can it work as hard as Ford’s popular Fiesta?

Novel door combinations are nothing new in the supermini-MPV segment - but the Ford B-MAX’s are more than a simple gimmick

Mazda is going boldly into estate market as new 6 Tourer faces key rivals

How does the new Mercedes CLA match up to the Volkswagen CC? We find out

We see if the original hot hatch is still the best, as the VW Golf GTI takes on the Renaultsport Megane and Ford Focus ST

Can the new Jaguar F-Type outmuscle the soft-top Porsche 911? We find out