Reviews

Going green needn’t mean you miss out on performance or fun, claims BMW. So we see how its new 1-Series diesel fares against the Audi A3

Back-to-basics star hits UK roads in ‘cup’ guise

Want to cut your commute? Here’s all you need to know on switching to two wheels.

Raising the roof in style - Keep your cabrio in tip-top condition with a specialist fabric cleaner. We test eight.

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Electric bike carrier racks up plaudits

Detector warns of mobile traps

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We brave the elements to see if the new BMW Z4 can take the roadster crown from Porsche and Mercedes

Nissan’s new Pixo is the latest city car joint venture, based on Suzuki’s Alto. But can it beat the model that started the trend, Peugeot’s class-lead…

FIRST REPORT: We’re still finding our way with compact SUV. Can it make up for kit shortfall with other talents?

FIRST REPORT: Characterful 50mpg runabout should prove a big hit in the city

FINAL REPORT: One year on, did V6 diesel pass its toughest test?

FINAL REPORT: It’s goodbye to our carrier, and hello hatchback

Potent new hot hatch is a dream come true for our man – but how does it match up to its revered predecessor?

Red Blooded - Is the new Evora the finest Lotus ever? We find out by pitching it against Porsche’s Cayman S on some of Britain’s best roads

Turbo engines are more popular than ever, but are they any better than standard units? We try three of the best of each

Does Renault’s new Kangoo make the most of its van-style shape? We pitch it against Citroen’s budget MPV class leader to find out...

FINAL REPORT: It’s with sadness we say farewell to stylish Swede

SECOND REPORT: We add some sparkle to spacious estate’s bodywork!

FIRST REPORT: We’re house hunting in our new hybrid… but will we be ‘sold’ on its talents?

We pick the cars with the best brakes in six classes and put them through their paces in an emergency stop shoot-out