In-depth reviews

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

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

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

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

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

The Vauxhall Insignia VXR estate is big on practicality and driving thrills, with a 321bhp turbocharged V6 engine and four-wheel drive

The Vauxhall Insignia VXR transforms a mild-mannered saloon into a searingly quick performance car, with entertaining results

The flagship five-door Vauxhall Insignia VXR offers serious performance, thanks to a turbocharged 321bhp V6 engine

Four-wheel-drive Subaru WRX STi hatchback offers blistering performance on all surfaces and in all weather conditions

The Ferrari FF is the first car from the Italians to use four-wheel drive, and it also gets four seats, a large boot and a 651bhp V12

The Skoda Octavia vRS applies the maker's proven value-for-money philosophy to a family-friendly performance car, and it works very well

The five-door Peugeot 308 SW estate has the option of a third row of seats and a range of economical engines

The Skoda Fabia Scout adds rugged body panels to the standard supermini estate, giving it the look of a 4x4

The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is a stylish and sophisticated choice, and a close rival to the BMW 3 Series Coupe

The Audi S5 Sportback combines blistering performance, classy luxury and hatchback practicality into an appealing and distinctive package

The Audi S4 is a compact executive car that will match many dedicated sports cars for pace, if not outright driving excitement

The Aston Martin Virage offers smart looks plus a tempting combination of DB9 refinement and DBS excitement

The Audi S4 Avant is perfect if you want to mix the carrying capacity of an estate with the performance of a sports car

Hardcore track-focused Aston Martin V8 Vantage S coupe adds power, improves handling and increases desirability

The Expert Tepee is a van-based MPV that offers masses of space and can seat up to nine people

The Bipper Tepee is a small, van-based MPV that offers sliding side doors and low running costs

The Mazda 3 MPS is one of the most powerful hot hatchbacks you can buy, but is some way off the pace compared to more modern rivals

The sporty Mazda 6 Estate has plenty of space, a range of powerful yet economical engines and the ability to entertain in corners

The Lexus IS F is the firm's first pure performance car, and its big V8 and rear-drive chassis make for an entertaining combination

Seven-seat Kia Sedona offers lots of space for families and offers great value for money

The Infiniti G saloon is designed to challenge the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, but it only comes with a thirsty 3.7-litre petrol engine

The Citroen C5 Tourer is a spacious family estate that can carry five people and their luggage in comfort

Four-door BMW M3 saloon adds a dose of versatility over the coupe, yet still offers the same supercar-rivalling thrills