Reviews
4x4 Mega-test
4x4 Mega-test
Big SUVs are beginning to win buyers’ affections again... as can be seen by four new models on the market. So which is our star?
Renault Megane CC vs. A3 Cabriolet
Renault Megane CC vs. A3 Cabriolet
Is new metal-top Renault Mégane C-C the summer’s hottest cabrio? We pitch it against Audi’s fabric roof A3
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI
Our man has been on the hunt for the best version of our Car of the Year, and it looks like he’s tracked down a winner!
Mercedes E350 CDI Cabriolet
Mercedes E350 CDI Cabriolet
Latest soft-top hits British roads – and we give our verdict on top-spec diesel
Range Rover 2010 review
Range Rover 2010 review
We celebrate Brit’s 40th birthday on the US’s toughest trail
Citroen C3 Picasso
Citroen C3 Picasso
Supermini-MPV has caused a family feud with its optional panoramic roof!
BMW 520d vs. rivals
BMW 520d vs. rivals
Is BMW’s new 520d the king of the dual carriageway? We find out as it meets rivals from Mercedes, Audi and Volvo
VW Touareg 3.0 TDI SE
VW Touareg 3.0 TDI SE
Does all-new SUV make a big impression on British roads? We reveal all
Hybrid vs diesel
Hybrid vs diesel
Which is more eco-friendly: a hybrid or a conventional diesel? We put Toyota’s new petrol-electric Auris head-to-head with the VW Golf BlueMotion to f…
Tow poles tested
Tow poles tested
A tow pole can come to the rescue if you break down – and unlike a rope, it won’t fray or snap. We put eight of the best to the ultimate test...
Renault Megane GT
Renault Megane GT
Latest version of the sporty three-door loses some of its lustre with diesel power
MINI Cooper D facelift
MINI Cooper D facelift
Is the facelifted MINI Cooper D good enough to take on the Audi A1? We find out.
Citroen DS3 DSport
Citroen DS3 DSport
Latest addition to our fleet scores on specs appeal – as we have spent ages personalising it...
VW Scirocco R Cup CNG
VW Scirocco R Cup CNG
We travel to Germany to try out VW's eco-racer, a modified Scirocco R that runs exclusively on compressed natural gas.
Audi A1 vs Audi 50
Audi A1 vs Audi 50
We bring Audi’s new premium supermini face-to-face with its classic seventies forebear: the pioneering 50 in an exclusive test.
Smart ForTwo CDI
Smart ForTwo CDI
Smart's iconic ForTwo city car gets a revamp inside and out. Can the improvements keep it at the front of the pack?
Saab 9-5 Aero XWD
Saab 9-5 Aero XWD
This is the hottest new 9-5 we've tested yet, but how does the 'Aero' flagship compare with the rest of the range - and its premium rivals?
SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive
SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive
SEAT up the ante in the economy battle with its new green star the Ibiza Ecomotive - capable of over 80mpg.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
The Cayenne is the world’s fastest 4x4 - and the new model hits Britain offering stronger performance and even greater efficiency.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee
All-new flagship off-roader doesn't reach the UK for another 12 months, but already we've put it to the test.
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TSI
Is Golf-based saloon still a bridge too far for British buyers? We hit the road in the US to find out.
All-new 9-5 vs Superb
All-new 9-5 vs Superb
Fresh from its recent troubles, revitalised Saab has introduced its all-new 9-5. Can it tempt buyers away from Skoda’s brilliant Superb?
Best 14k cars
Best 14k cars
With the average price of a new car £14,000, we try five very different top buys for the money...
Nissan 370Z
Nissan 370Z
As we pile on the miles in our long-term sports coupé, we ask if it could be today’s answer to the classic Seventies’ TV cop car?
BMW X5 review (2010 facelift)
BMW X5 review (2010 facelift)
Facelifted premium SUV remains a class leader.