In-depth reviews

Bentley’s new plug-in powertrain is a perfect match for the bruising Continental GT, creating the most compelling grand tourer on the market

The Kia Stonic is a decent small crossover, but its rivals have it beaten for style, space and efficiency

Stylish Volvo EC40 SUV delivers strong performance and decent range, but it comes at a cost

Audi’s A5 is the replacement for the A4 saloon and Avant, and is bigger, smarter, plusher and significantly more expensive than its predecessors, but …

The latest Iveco Daily is as capable as ever, but some rivals feel more sophisticated

Quirky high-riding Subaru Crosstrek hatchback is undermined by limited powertrain options and poor fuel costs

The BYD Dolphin doesn’t excel when it comes to driving thrills, but higher trim versions are brilliant value for money

Performance, efficiency and practicality are Smart #1 highlights, but it needs ride quality and infotainment improvements to best its rivals

The Peugeot 308 SW’s upmarket push brings in plug-in hybrid tech – and higher prices

The top dog in the VW Golf range now has bark, bite and a more waggly tail

The classy Volkswagen Golf Estate is still a desirable choice, even if it isn’t the most practical in its class

The Junior offers enough driving fun to justify the Alfa Romeo badge. Combined with solid efficiency and interesting design, it’s an appealing small E…

Hi-tech, good to drive, and with an interior to rival the very best in this class, the Macan Electric feels like a proper Porsche

The Skoda Kodiaq is a roomy SUV that offers plenty of practical touches and a good engine range

Bold-looking seven-seat Hyundai Santa Fe SUV delivers lots of space in a striking package

Mild updates to the Mazda MX-5 mean that the world’s best-selling roadster is getting even better with age

All-electric Vauxhall Astra is stylish, well-equipped and now costs less to buy

Swedish Volvo XC90 SUV is still a strong contender after nine years on sale

Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value

World Car of the Year 2024 packs electric power into a seven-seat package

The Vauxhall Grandland is a genuine contender in the family SUV class thanks to its practicality and attractive pricing. But it’s a shame it’s not par…

Electric SUV adds some Ford flavour to its VW-derived running gear

Scorching pace and an engaging driving experience for the smallest M car, the BMW M2

Our two-time Small SUV of the Year champion gets a nip and tuck that builds on its strengths

Distinctive, well built and capable SUV is the most rounded Cupra in the range, and makes for an excellent family hauler

The quirky Citroen e-C4 X combines impressive comfort with a decent electric range

The Kia EV6 is a superb, all-electric family car that offers a quality interior and a sporty drive

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is an awesome new interpretation of the Daytona for the 21st century, and it drives even better than it looks

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI remains an impressive hot hatch all-rounder

Abarth has had a stab at recreating its iconic 500 hot hatch for the electric era – with mixed results

The Citroen Ami is a charming urban runabout, but it comes with many limitations

This stylish electric supermini has an upmarket cabin, but its high price dampens the appeal

The Leapmotor C10 is a convincing all-electric SUV that offers genuine value for money. The bold interior design won’t suit all and it’s not the best …

Citroen’s large family car blends comfort and value to great effect, although its unique feel won’t suit everyone

A recent facelift and the addition of a cheaper 250+ version have made the Mercedes EQB more tempting than ever

The Skoda Octavia Estate is one of the best family cars around and an excellent alternative to an SUV