In-depth reviews

Good to drive and beautifully built, the Mazda 3 is a good alternative to the VW Golf or Ford Focus

Vast Mercedes E-Class Estate is one of most practical and classy load-luggers money can buy

The John Cooper Works Paceman is the most expensive MINI ever. But it’s not the best…

The Mercedes S-Class is the luxury car king, delivering a blend of comfort, refinement and status that few rivals can match

The Volvo C30 is a three-door, four-seater coupe that rivals premium hatchbacks like the Audi A3

The Lamborghini Aventador Roadster gets a removable carbon-fibre roof and mighty V12 engine - but it comes at a price

The flagship Mercedes SLS AMG supercar has a thumping V8 engine and gullwing doors that add a sense of occasion to every drive

The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster does away with the coupe's gullwing doors, letting you hear the rumble from the 6.3-litre V8

Aston Martin and design studio Zagato have joined forces to create an exclusive sports car based on the V12 Vantage

The MINI Roadster is a sportier version of the MINI Convertible to rival the Mazda MX-5

The mid-engined Audi R8 Spyder offers great performance, sharp handling and a stunning soundtrack to rival the Porsche 911 Cabriolet

The Subaru Outback is essentially a jacked-up Legacy estate, mixing car-like dynamics with rugged off-road ability

The soft-top Aston Martin DB9 Volante is Britain’s answer to the Ferrari California and Mercedes SL65

The McLaren 12C Spider convertible is powered by a 616bhp V8 engine that propels it from 0-62mph in 3.1 seconds

The McLaren 12C marks the British firm's return to road cars, and it's an impressive all-round effort, with genuine everyday usability

The Toyota Prius+ offers low hybrid running costs, but it's not the most spacious MPV on sale

The Kia Cee'd Sportswagon offers more space than the Focus Estate, but lacks the sporty drive its name suggests

The F12 Berlinetta is a V12-powered two-seater coupe that carries the title of being the fastest and most powerful Ferrari road car ever

With coupe styling and SUV underpinnings, the BMW X6 is the answer to a question nobody asked

The Chevrolet Cruze SW estate is the third bodystyle in the Cruze line-up, and offers lots of space and low running costs

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo is the range-topping performance version of the unusual 2+1-door coupe

The Hyundai i30 Tourer is a great-value alternative to the Golf and Focus estates, with masses of space and a comfortable ride

The Vauxhall Astra VXR has plenty of attitude but lacks the finesse of the class best

Big on thrills and low on compromises, the MINI Coupe said to be marque's most driver-focused car ever

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is the entry-level point to BMW ‘M’ car ownership, but still develops 335bhp

The Infiniti G Convertible is an alternative offering in a market dominated by German rivals

The Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet is a drop-top that offers driving thrills whatever the weather, thanks to a panoramic glass roof

Affordable and endearingly functional Fiat Qubo gets the job done, but lacks any sense of style or excitement

With the Lexus IS C, the Japanese maker drops the top of its popluar saloon, but raises the price without living up to expectation

Sleek looking Honda Accord Tourer estate is underpinned by the appeal of Honda's strong reputation for reliability and build quality

The Renault Clio Sport Tourer is the estate version of the French supermini, and has the same sharp handling and low running costs

Fifth generation BMW 3 Series Convertible gains extra efficiency without compromising performance, style and practicality

The BMW 6 Series Convertible is the ultimate cruiser, boasting incredible power, a high level of comfort and wind-in-the-hair freedom

The Citroen C-Zero is an electric car for early adopters, but there's definitely a price to pay for zero emissions driving

The reliable, efficient and spacious Skoda Octavia Estate is a great family car

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is one of the first all electric cars, but it comes with plenty of flaws