Car group tests

We see how the Infiniti M and Lexus GS shape up

It seemed impossible just months ago, but resurgent Saab is aiming to topple one of the best executive cars around.

Nissan’s latest-generation Micra meets current favourites from Suzuki and Hyundai

We gaze into our crystal ball to see what the coming holds for motorists, from new cars to Government plans and some sensational high-profile events

Practical and stylish new Astra Sports Tourer meets key rivals.

Muscular new BMW 535d meets Jaguar’s XF diesel in a heavyweight head-to-head

MINI fans will be in seventh heaven as we check out the firm’s seven new cars for 2011.

It's been a great year for new car head-to-heads. We look back at the models that wowed us...

We look back at some of the top stories that have made the headlines in 2010...

Citroen’s new C4 aims to make waves in the compact family car class. We see if it can sink VW’s capable Golf.

Compact SUVs come into their own in snow and ice. But is BMW’s new X3 the best of the breed? We test it against Land Rover, Audi and Volvo rivals.

We also drove some exclusive and expensive machinery this year – we take a look back at the most memorable.

We've taken the wheel of some amazing new cars in the past 12 months – and here we look back at the highlights.

To mark the firm’s centenary, we bring Alfa’s latest family hatch together with its legendary predecessors – the cars that made the brand what it is t…

We pit the five-seat version of Ford's new C-MAX against its biggest rivals, the established Renault Scenic, and Vauxhall's latest compact MPV, the qu…

Does Ford's all new seven-seater have what it takes to beat the rest?

Nissan has revised its x-trail compact SUV inside and out, and cleaner more powerful engines – does it get our vote as it meets Kia’s Sorento head-to-…

Is Volvo’s new V60 top of the estate car tree? We get festive and load it up against three rivals to find out.

Our celebration of Britain's most famous supercar brand

How will the all-new Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT Alhambra fare against the top deck Ford Galaxy in the battle of the seven-seat people carriers?

Want something a little different in the family hatch class? Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta and the MINI Countryman fit the bIll. We see which is our favourit…

Our celebration of Britain's most famous supercar brand

Retro comes face-to-face with modern with two-cylinder 500 vs Toyota iQ battle

We pit Audi's new A1 against its two biggest premium rivals in this exclusive group test - which of these stylish supeminis comes out on top?

Renault has turned up the heat on its diesel Mégane with a sizzling new GT version. Can it see off VW’s Golf GTD?

A big car means big bills, right? Not if you pick one of these versatile MPVs that manage to combine penny-pinching economy with huge practicality

Don't put dreams of style and luxury on hold just because you want strong fuel economy.

The last thing you need is a family car that swallows your hard-earned cash with frequent trips to the filling station forecourt.

As motorists feel the pinch, we’re all looking to cut costs – and our special feature reveals the most efficient cars to suit your needs.

Can Volkswagen’s new Touran take the seven-seat compact-MPV class by storm? We find out as it faces Renault’s Grand Scenic...

Latest supermini-MPVs mix practicality with top value. But is Hyundai’s new ix20 a better buy than the Kia Venga and Nissan Note?

Nissan has finally fitted a diesel engine to its bold Murano – so is it now a premium SUV contender? We see if it can beat Audi’s Q5.

We look at the models you’ve voted hits in our annual ownership and satisfaction survey.

Which brands can you rely on to provide some TLC once you’ve bought your car? We have the answers!

Comprehensive cover gives ultimate peace of mind. We pick out eight deals worth looking at.

Our extensive guide makes choosing a car simple as we name the models you can rely on for a painless ownership experience...