Reviews
New BMW 3 Series Touring vs rivals

New BMW 3 Series Touring vs rivals
The BMW 330d Touring goes head-to-head with its Mercedes and Audi rivals
Ford Focus Estate: First report

Ford Focus Estate: First report
The efficient Ford Focus Estate 1.0-litre EcoBoost joins our fleet
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack vs Mazda CX-5

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack vs Mazda CX-5
The four-wheel-drive VW Passat Alltrack estate squares up to our favourite crossover, the Mazda CX-5
Kia Rio: Final report

Kia Rio: Final report
Our long-term Kia Rio is half the price of an Aston Martin bike, but it makes twice as much sense
Car hunter: Two-seater convertibles

Car hunter: Two-seater convertibles
Reader has £5,000 to spend on a reliable roadster, so what should he buy?
Mercedes A45 AMG on the road

Mercedes A45 AMG on the road
We get an exclusive first ride in a prototype of the 350bhp Mercedes A-Class, ahead of its launch next summer
Jaguar XJ vs Audi A8

Jaguar XJ vs Audi A8
Even luxury cars have to move with the times, as the new V6-engined Jaguar XJ meets the Audi A8
Headlight bulbs tested

Headlight bulbs tested
Boost visibility on the long winter evenings with a new set of headlight bulbs. We test 15 top buys
Glass cleaner mini test

Glass cleaner mini test
We test two glass cleaners to find out which is best at cleaning smear marks and dirt
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance tyre

Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance tyre
New tyre's tread is designed for strong performance and braking in snow
Volvo V40: Second report

Volvo V40: Second report
Our long-term Volvo V40’s encyclopaedic touchscreen control has our man transfixed
Used buyer's guide: Toyota Avensis

Used buyer's guide: Toyota Avensis
The Avensis scores on value and is easy to own. But are there any pitfalls?
Hyundai Veloster Turbo vs rivals

Hyundai Veloster Turbo vs rivals
The new Hyundai Veloster Turbo faces its coupe and hot hatch rivals
SEAT Alhambra: Second report

SEAT Alhambra: Second report
The Alhambra has had a calming influence on our family man’s daily life
Off-roading in the new Range Rover

Off-roading in the new Range Rover
We've already been impressed by the Range Rover, but how does it fare off-road? We hit the trails to find out
Car hunter: Flexible seven-seat people carriers

Car hunter: Flexible seven-seat people carriers
Our reader has £8,000 to spend on a capable seven-seater
Mercedes A-Class vs rivals

Mercedes A-Class vs rivals
We pit the stylish new Mercedes A-Class against its premium hatch rivals from BMW and Audi
Torches group test

Torches group test
With winter approaching, a torch is a glovebox essential. But which is best for a breakdown emergency after dark?
Microfibre cloths mini test

Microfibre cloths mini test
We test three microfibre cloths to see which reigns supreme
Volkswagen Jetta: Third report

Volkswagen Jetta: Third report
Family camping trip is an ideal test of our VW Jetta saloon’s practicality
Laser Tools insulated range for electric cars

Laser Tools insulated range for electric cars
Screwdrivers, torque wrenches and socket sets can be used on EVs