In-depth reviews

The Volvo V40 Cross Country adds rugged styling and a raised ride height to the small hatchback

he Volvo S60 is a good choice for compact exec buyers seeking value, but it’s bettered by newer rivals

It’s a practical, economical saloon, but the VW Jetta isn’t nearly as inspiring as the more up-to-date Golf

The BMW X3 is a competent and practical SUV, but it’s getting on and faces ever-tougher competition

The long-established Bentley Continental GT has matured gracefully in cruising trim - or disgracefully in 700bhp Supersports guise!

The Audi A8 flagship is a luxury rival for the Mercedes S-Class and Range Rover, but it’s feeling dated

Kia's smallest car is good looking and good value, but is showing its age with an outdated engine and interior tech

With all the thrills of the hatchback, plus added versatility, the Ford Focus ST estate is a winning all-rounder

Big, brutally fast and brilliant to drive, the BMW M5 formula is tried and tested

The Infiniti Q50 saloon is a luxurious BMW 3 Series rival with swoopy styling and a hi-tech interior

Open-top 911 Cabriolet adds open-air dimension, while turbo power has boosted performance and economy

The Ford Fusion is essentially a previous-generation Fiesta with a raised ride height. It's spacious but outclassed by rivals

The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is the smallest coupe it makes, but it’s reassuringly big on style

The BMW 6 Series is a great grand tourer that's luxurious, quick and rewarding to drive

The stylish and comfortable Volvo XC60 is an alternative to a BMW X3 and Audi Q5 but it's getting a bit old now

The Citroen C3 Picasso showcases the French brand at its quirky best, with a huge cabin and interesting styling, but it's not perfect

The luxurious Land Rover Discovery is a fantastic family car that just happens to be an outstanding off-roader, too

Practicality and decent driving characteristics make the Ford Grand C-MAX an appealing choice

If you want a large SUV with the performance and handling of a sports car, the Porsche Cayenne is it

If you need an eight-seater family van or executive shuttle, the Peugeot Traveller deserves a place on your shortlist

More than just a posh Nissan, the Infiniti Q30 is a Mercedes-based premium hatch built in Sunderland

Hand-built Bentley Flying Spur is a luxury saloon with incredible levels of performance and luxury

The Suzuki Swift is a fun-to-drive supermini with a lot of charm, but it’s not the most practical choice

If you want a sporty limousine, the Maserati Quattroporte offers something distinctly different

The Superb Estate is the ultimate family wagon, as it offers huge space in a stylish and comfortable package

The Kia Optima Sportswagon estate is practical and stylish, but can it match its rivals?

A 2016 facelift for the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross may have changed the styling, but it remains a great value crossover that's decent to drive

The Ford Ka looked stylish, but it lagged some way behind the city car class leaders

BMW's mid-size saloon is a high-quality, refined executive car that’s sharp to drive

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is the brand’s most opulent and extravagant drop-top ever, but such luxury doesn’t come cheap

Audi Q3 RS is the first crossover from Audi to get the RS badge

The Steed is Chinese company Great Wall’s entry into the UK market. Decent specs and a low price are attractive, residual values less so

The QX30 is a mildly ruggedised version of the Q30 hatchback, but its comfortable ride can't make up for a poor engine and high price

Sharp looks, a classy interior and reasonable dynamics mean the Hyundai i30 is a strong contender in the hatchback class

The BMW Z4 blended an upmarket image with wind-in-the-hair roadster thrills

The MINI Countryman crossover mixes retro styling cues with an SUV shape