Reviews
Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI Elegance
Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI Elegance
Award-winning Czech hatch gets a bold new face
Renault Megane TCE 180 Dynamique
Renault Megane TCE 180 Dynamique
turbocharged petrol model is the hottest version of new Renault from launch. So, how does it rate?
Road maps test
Road maps test
Drivers who prefer to use a traditional road atlas rather than sat-nav still have lots of choice – and we pick the best from 12 top products
Toyota Yaris 2008 review
Toyota Yaris 2008 review
Our supermini star is proving great as a golf kart, too!
VW Scirocco vs MINI JCW
VW Scirocco vs MINI JCW
Two of the most famous performance cars of all-time are back – and doing battle here in the ultimate hot head-to-head. Who dares wins...
Compact exec group test
Compact exec group test
BMW has facelifted the 3-Series in a bid to reclaim its compact executive crown. So, how does it shape up against Audi, Jaguar and Mercedes rivals?
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10
It might not look it, but the i10 is a city car that can rival the best in the class.
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi
The latest version of Britain’s favourite baby has finally hit the UK – and this diesel is the expected best-seller. Is it a winner?
Vauxhall Insignia 2.8 V6 Elite
Vauxhall Insignia 2.8 V6 Elite
Does a thirsty V6 petrol turbo make any sense in this day and age? We try insignia range-topper to find out
Ford Mondeo
Ford Mondeo
With a composed chassis, premium looks and a cabin stuffed with standard equipment, the latest Mondeo has the measure of prestige rivals.
Nissan X-Trail
Nissan X-Trail
We like driving our white X-Trail, but it’s still a lot of effort to wash the dirt off!
Renault Megane 1.5 dCi
Renault Megane 1.5 dCi
Latest-generation hatchback tones down the style, but brings a host of improvements.
Ford Ka
Ford Ka
Over a decade young and still going strong: the Ford Ka is one car that’s lived longer than anyone could have expected when it first appeared in 1996.
Skoda challenge road test
Skoda challenge road test
Part hatch, part saloon and billed as an executive car at a bargain price, Skoda’s new Superb faces three very different rivals in a unique test
Pocket rockets road test
Pocket rockets road test
Renault’s Twingo hot hatch takes on the Suzuki Swift. Can it restore pride for the maligned city car?
Vauxhall Insignia CDTI
Vauxhall Insignia CDTI
Can the diesel version match the punchy performance of the petrol newcomer?
Chrysler 300C Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring
We’ve figured out the secret of the huge Chrysler estate’s appeal.
Multimedia players test
Multimedia players test
Media players that can handle both films and music are great for kids in the car. We put eight to the test...
Vauxhall Insignia
Vauxhall Insignia
At last, new hatch has hit the road. Can it knock the Mondeo off its perch?
Alfa Romeo 147 (2007-2010)
Alfa Romeo 147 (2007-2010)
The styling, perky engines and fun handling make the 147 desirable, but patchy dealer service, depreciation and reliability count against it
Chrysler Hollywood
Chrysler Hollywood
We get a taste of the film star treatment in american marque’s most exclusive new car
Cadillac CTS vs Lexus IS
Cadillac CTS vs Lexus IS
The dramatic new CTS saloon promises to put US giant Cadillac on the map in this country. We see if it’s a better choice than the Lexus IS
GT-R: giant slayer?
GT-R: giant slayer?
We’ve already been astounded by the Nissan GT-R’s performance – now it’s time to see how it compares to the high-performance elite from Lamborghini an…