Car group tests

Is an electric hot hatch a match for a petrol one?

Competitive finance offers mean the Honda e:Ny1 is more attractive than ever. Is it more tempting than a Hyundai Kona?

Porsche and BMW have updated their sporty plug-in hybrid SUVs – which one is best?

Luxury electric 4x4s go head to head as the new Mercedes EQE SUV takes on the BMW iX

Updates to the Mercedes GLA include a longer range for the plug-in hybrid version – does that put it ahead of the Alfa Romeo Tonale?

The updated Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q8 are premium SUVs that share plenty of tech with each other – but which is best?

Electric car prices are already being slashed to meet new sales targets. We line up Jeep, Kia and VW rivals to see what’s on offer

Stylish four-door models from Mercedes and Genesis go head to head, as the updated CLA takes on the G70

Toyota’s Mk1 C-HR was a big hit. Now it’s time for the second-generation car to face one of our favourite family SUVs, the Kia Sportage

Is the Hyundai Kona a strong contender in hybrid guise? We compare it with the Honda HR-V to find out

BMW’s flagship all-electric executive saloon faces up to Audi’s established rival

Revised versions of the Vauxhall Corsa and Hyundai i20 do battle to find the best new supermini

As the Peugeot 205 turns 40, we look at how this most iconic of French superminis has influenced the brand’s latest small car

The creme-de-la-creme of our 2023 group tests is here for your entertainment and there really have been some good ones…

Commercial vehicle sales are just as crucial to Ford and Vauxhall as cars. We run the rule over their panel vans

Puma is topping the sales charts, but is it better than the Mokka?

Compact hatches have been a staple of both brands’ line-ups for decades

SUVs are the must-have models for buyers these days. How do our rivals’ mid-size offerings shape up?

Updates have transformed the Audi RS 4 Avant before it bows out for good, but can it beat the BMW M3 Touring?

Kia’s EV6 range has a new flagship, the GT. We put it through its paces against the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

The Avenger electric SUV is on a mission to grow Jeep sales – how does it fare against the Mazda MX-30?

The revised Peugeot E-2008 offers more range than before, but has it progressed enough to beat the BYD Atto 3?

The Ineos Grenadier takes on the Land Rover Defender and Ford Ranger Raptor to see where it fits in the 4x4 sector

An update to the class-leading Renault Clio means a battle against the best that Skoda and Honda can offer

Used electric cars have never been more affordable, so is it time to make the switch?

Revisions for the Polestar 2 boost its range and performance, but is it enough to beat the Tesla Model 3?

The Abarth 500e launches the Italian brand into the world of electric hot hatches – but is it more fun than a MINI Electric?

Our first-ever cover car meets our current Car of the Year

We stretch out in the new BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class to find a luxury champ

Ultra-fast executive models from Audi and Porsche go head to head

Can the updated Range Rover Velar beat the Volvo XC60 in PHEV guise?

The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?

Is it second time lucky for the Volkswagen ID.3? We see if early updates can see off the MG4

A refresh has upped the ante for Mercedes-AMG’s A 45 S. How does it shape up against our reigning Hot Hatch of the Year, the Honda Civic Type R?

Honda is aiming at the big-selling Nissan Qashqai with its new ZR-V. We find out if it’s got what it takes

Can the Maserati Grecale beat the Porsche Macan for hot-SUV honours?