Car group tests

Does the new Audi A6 Avant pack enough load-carrying muscle to beat 5 Series and E-Class?

With winter on the way, interest in four-wheel-drive crossovers is on the up once again. We compare the facelifted VW Tiguan to the 4x4 Kia Sportage

We team up with experts at the Caravan Club to pick best buys for towing, then name our Tow Car of the Year

Our Car of the Year faces its toughest challenge yet, as the coupe and five-door versions go up against class-leading rivals

The daring new MINI Coupe has finally arrived. But has it already met its match in the form of our current two-door champ: the Peugeot RCZ?

Can the new Toyota Yaris rekindle the model’s glory days? To find out, we pitch it against key rivals from Ford, Mazda and Suzuki

Can the new VW Golf Cabriolet put its Audi and Peugeot rivals in the shade?

Crossover estates are a versatile breed, but which is best: Audi or Subaru?

Compact executive coupes have always scored on style, but is the all-new two-door Mercedes C-Class more desirable than the BMW 3 Series Coupe?

The sensational new flagship Maserati GranTurismo, the MC Stradale, meets the hugely powerful Jaguar XKR-S in the ultimate GT head-to-head

The new Kia Rio is making a big noise in the supermini class. Can it outshine rivals from Vauxhall, Renault and Ford?

Hyundai has grand plans to beat the best family cars with its new i40. We see if the Tourer estate delivers as it tackles Skoda and VW rivals

Latest executive saloons blend fashionable looks and cutting-edge technology. But is Jaguar’s revised XF the best of the breed?

Nissan has joined the road tax-exempt supermini club with its new supercharged petrol Micra. Can it win more votes than Skoda’s turbocharged Fabia?

Chevrolet has finally launched a five-door version of its Cruze. Can it close the gap on its Skoda and Mitsubishi rivals?

The storming new Mercedes C63 AMG tackles the muscular Vauxhall VXR8 GTS in a battle for supersaloon honours

Mazda’s latest MX-5 takes cues from its track star brother. But how do the two compare?

We celebrate a century of Ford in the UK by bringing together its pioneering Model T and its current best seller, the Fiesta...

Citroen’s new DS4 is an alternative choice, targeting family cars and crossovers. So we test it against the best of both...

Is the new Evoque a genuine Range Rover? And how does it fare against premium rivals? We reveal all...

Work, leisure, family, chores... today’s people carriers must fulfil all briefs. Is the new SEAT Alhambra a better multi-tasker than our current favou…

Ford has bold sales targets for its new Focus estate. We see if it can deliver, as it meets its Skoda rival

Jeep aims to get back to the top of the off-road pile with its new Grand Cherokee. Can it kick rivals from Land Rover and VW into the long grass?

They both dare to be different, but which of the Nissan Juke and MINI Countryman Cooper S is the wiser buy?

New BMW 1M Coupé tested against Audi’s storming RS3 – then both compared to classic Eighties M3

Can the new Mercedes SLK return to top of class? We test it against quality drop-top rivals from BMW and Audi.

Can VW’s rugged Amarok pick-up blur the boundaries between luxury 4x4 and commercial vehicle? We pitch it against a Nissan truck and a Kia SUV.

Class leader remains a great choice

Good looks and fun handling give new car lots of appeal

First new MG in 16 years has hit UK roads – and it faces a tough challenge in its first test, as it meets rivals from Alfa and Ford

It’s the supercar showdown of 2011 as the McLaren’ MP4-12C faces Ferrari’s 458 Italia. Which will land the knockout blow?

Does VW's new Golf Saloon make sense for family buyers? In its first test we pitch it against Skoda's Octavia hatch and the Peugeot 508 to find out

You don’t have to compromise on power when choosing a tax-efficient new car – and we pick some of the best buys...