Car group tests

A new nose helps the Chevrolet Captiva stand out in the seven-seat 4x4 class – but does it have the beating of the Hyundai Santa Fe?

They’re two of the most stylish cars money can buy, but is Aston Martin’s new thoroughbred Virage a better grand tourer than the Mercedes SLS AMG?

Has Peugeot sprinkled enough magic on its 308 to worry the class leaders? We put the revised car up against VW, Ford and Renault rivals to find out…

Now is the perfect time to pick up a bargain. We reveal our top 20 money-saving deals …

Vauxhall’s new-look Corsa is more efficient than ever. We see how it stacks up against eco rivals from Ford and Peugeot

Following the disappointing 407, Peugeot hopes its 508 can go straight to the top of the family car class. We test it against its four main rivals

Honda and Alfa Romeo have added new tax-busting diesels to their sporty family saloons. Which is better?

With the new Cooper SD, MINI hopes to blend its brand of performance and fun with low running costs. We see if it can beat SEAT and Nissan rivals...

We see if the extreme new Porsche Cayman R can live up to the reputation of its legendary, track-inspired forebear: the 904...

We see if Mercedes’ revised C-Class is the new king of the compact exec class as it meets BMW and Audi rivals

Diesel version of Audi’s massive-selling new A1 meets the class-leading Citroen DS3

Facelifted Kia Pro_cee’d will sell on its style and efficiency. We see if it’s a better buy than attractive Renault rival

Audi’s new A6 claims to be the cream of the company car park. Can it see off key rivals?

Latest Ford hatch offers a talented range of petrol and diesel engines. But which should you buy? We test two of the best to find out

New Honda Jazz hybrid meets petrol SEAT and diesel Skoda rivals. Which gets our vote?

We Brits love our drop-tops, and BMW’s new 6-Series Convertible looks set to be one of the summer’s hottest buys. But can it beat the Jaguar XK?

We rate Nissan’s new battery-powered Leaf against diesel and hybrid rivals in its first test

Mercedes’ original CLS set the standard for a four-door coupé. Can the new car hit similar heights? We pitch it into a dogfight with Audi and Porsche …

Rally bred Subaru super-saloon is back – but can it beat Vauxhall flier?

The CT200h is looking to shake up the premium hatch market, but can it defeat a more conventional diesel powered BMW 1-series?

Supermini-MPVs are the talk of the town, offering practicality in a small package. Is new Toyota Verso-S the best of the breed?

Is hybrid technology the answer to minimising fuel station stops? We put Honda’s new Insight to the test.

Audi has lofty ambitions for its new luxury saloon – but will the new A8 lord it over key rivals from Mercedes and Jaguar?

Our Car of the Year goes eco-friendly in Greenline trim, but how will it fare against two other green rivals

Winter rain will soon be gone, so which will be this summer’s top coupe-cabrio: the new VW Eos or Renault’s Megane CC?

It’s Citroen’s rally car for the road – but can the new DS3 racing edge ahead of MINI and Renault rivals?

VW’s revised flagship passat offers buyers a slice of luxury at a cut price. but is it a match for new entry version of Lexus’ IS?

Has Chevrolet’s ship come in? Chunky new Orlando aims to make waves in the seven-seat MPV class – and we test it against Citroen’s Grand C4 Picasso...

Latest MPVs offer more for the money than ever – but can Mazda’s new 5 beat seven-seat rivals from Ford and Toyota?

Front-drive Freelander is the most eco-friendly Land Rover yet. Does it have the measure of crossover rivals from BMW and Kia?

Hot hatch meets hot coupé as the sizzling Renaultsport Mégane takes on the stylish Peugeot RCZ.

Stand out from the crowd, as we put the new flagship diesel Nissan Juke up against its MINI Clubman rival

VW’s new Polo GTI is aiming for the top of the pocket rocket class. Does it have the go-kart-like thrills to see off Citroen and Skoda rivals?

Buying the right kit really adds value to your car. But what options should you go for? Our A-Z guide reveals all...

VW's Passat has been a family car contender for years. Can latest model get back on top, as it meets the Skoda Superb?

Can Ford’s all-new Focus regain its place at the summit of the family car class? We pitch it against Vauxhall and VW rivals on UK roads.