In-depth reviews

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle has traded cuteness for a sporty feel. But it can't match the MINI for driving fun

The Jaguar F-Pace SVR came late to the performance SUV party but was certainly worth the wait

A replacement for the Ferrari F12, the 812 Superfast goes straight into the brand’s hall of fame as an all-time great

Ferocious performance and agile handling mean the stunning Ferrari 488 GTB coupe and Spider are far from your usual entry-level machines

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is one of the prettiest hatchbacks around. It’s fun to drive too but quality and practicality issues let it down

The Honda NSX is an accomplished everyday supercar with hi-tech features and a space-age look

The Abarth 124 Spider is the best ‘MX-5’ you can buy, but it comes at a price

The Fiat 124 Spider uses Mazda MX-5 mechanicals to create a characterful two-seat roadster

Breathtaking pace and everyday practicality make the SEAT Leon Cupra a formidable, if low-key, hot hatch

The Skoda Octavia vRS is a hot hatch with a difference, as it delivers more practicality than any of its rivals

The Renault Twingo has a sporty rear-engined layout, but it's a bit of a disappointment

Audi S1 hot hatch has incredible all-wheel drive pace and a classy cabin, but it comes with a chunky price tag, too

The Volvo S60 piles on the style, but lacks the extensive engine and trim line-up of the highly-rated V60 estate

The new Rolls-Royce Phantom offers wealthy owners the ultimate in luxury, comfort and opulence

How good is Audi's super estate? We rate the C7-generation RS6 Avant

We're already a couple of facelifts into the Toyota Avensis, and the Ford Mondeo and Mazda 6 rival is showing its age

The Toyota Avensis Touring Sports is a very capable family estate - although it does lack a little excitement

Constant updates keep the hot hatch originator near the front of the performance car pack

Striking Lexus RC is one of the most imposing four-seat coupes around, but also has a high-quality cabin and efficient hybrid

The latest Toyota Auris Hybrid is efficient but it still falls behind rivals for quality and excitement

For no-frills, dependable family motoring the Toyota Auris delivers, but it’s far from inspiring

The estate version of the Toyota Auris offers plenty of space and the option of an efficient hybrid powertrain

The Renault Captur is a small crossover that focuses on style, space and low running costs

The Ford C-MAX is a five-seat MPV that feels like a hatch to drive and has decent diesel engines

With elegant styling and superb performance, the Jaguar XJ confidently rivals German luxury models

The fourth generation RS 4 replaces V8 with turbocharged V6, but its all-weather pace and ability are better than ever

Small, stylish and comfortable, the Peugeot 108 city car offers a range of trim levels for all pockets

The Nissan Pulsar fills a hatchback niche that was left vacant when Nissan first introduced the Qasqhai crossover

A turbocharged 296bhp powertrain, agile chassis and quattro four-wheel drive make the stylish Audi S3 a potent hot hatch.

The Honda Jazz has served as a versatile supermini for many years, and the latest car is the most practical and well equipped ever

The Kia Sorento SUV is a large and luxurious seven-seater that packs in plenty of tech for the price

The Aston Martin Vantage blends modern styling with a Mercedes-AMG V8 and is one of the most appealing cars in its class

With powerful engines, a sublime chassis and a luxurious interior, the Panamera Sport Turismo could be the ultimate executive express

The i30 Fastback adds some coupe style to the Hyundai compact hatchback formula

Kia’s stylish shooting brake is a worthwhile range flagship

The fastest-ever AMG saloon, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe takes on the Porsche Panamera and BMW M6 Gran Coupe