In-depth reviews

Oh dear, Ford. The Focus CC comes across as a half-hearted effort that falls short in looks.

Great to drive, top up or down, the 3-Series is roomy, well built and has a brilliant roof.

Hot hatch fans shouldn’t ignore the Cupra. It has great acceleration and grip.

The SRX is has a high-quality cabin and is adept on twisty roads and motorways.

Subtle updates have really helped keep the entry-level Boxster Mk2 at the top of its game for a decade

There's more to the SLK than its clever roof - it's fast, well designed and is a relaxed cruiser. However, it doesn't relish hard driving.

The drop-top TT is beautifully designed and a great car to own. With a grippy chassis and superb cabin, It's our class leader

The Honda is well equipped, but its anonymous styling, limited practicality and disappointing engine and gearbox count against it.

The RC has a clear advantage over the standard MX-5, particularly in the winter months. The electric folding hard-top makes the MX-5 a more mature and…

The 3 Series Coupe has all the ingredients to remain the UK's biggest and best-selling coupe.

The 911 Turbo is an incredible piece of technology, yet is as easy to live with as any other Porsche

Mazda has done a great job with the MX-5. It is modern yet instantly recognisable, with an improved ride yet still great handling.

Expensive yet worth every penny, the Golf feels more upmarket and desirable than any rival. Comfort is a particular strong point.

The Cee'd is a fine all-rounder. It's easy to see potential family hatch buyers being tempted by the package on offer

The Touran looks dull and won't fire up enthusiasts, but it's a fine family car. It's versatile and the strong cabin can handle anything.

Audi’s first supercar is a masterpiece – stunning to look at, wonderful to own

The Civic Type R is not only better to drive than the old car, but out paces its rivals, too.

Hardcore fan shouldn't dismiss the Cooper S as a town car. It is a superb entertainer and a great investment.

The Range Rover remains highly desirable. It has a feel good factor other models lack, and the TDV8 is the best engine available for it.

Though competent, the Auris is found wanting against the class leaders in every department.

The 100HP has claws. The styling has been cleverly executed and the tuned suspension has raised the fun factor massively.

The S3 can't match the handling finesse, steering feel or silky engine of the best premium hot hatches

Mercedes has done it. The S-Class is the best luxury car you can buy.

The S-Max is an MPV with a lot to offer. Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed, the Ford has very few weaknesses in any area. Families need look…

The Octavia vRS is great value for money - but ignoring the cost, you're left with a car that doesn't tick every box.

The Passat is stylish and good to drive, with top build quality and an excellent diesel range.

The superb Honda Civic makes all its rivals feel mundane.

Styling aside, there's nothing old-fashioned about the Morgan Aero 8 - it's fast, generously equipped, great fun to drive and extremely charming.

The understated Audi S6 is a relaxed cruiser, but it lacks the drama and sheer power that makes a true driver's saloon.

The C4 looks smart and is keenly priced, while it's a very refined cruiser, but you should be wary of depreciation.

The 1007 is a difficult car to pin down and we're uncertain who it will appeal to, even though it has many positives.

Like so many of the mainstream hatches the Astra was all-new for 2004 - the only hangover remaining from the old range being the convertible models th…

Now firmly established, the Beetle may exhibit many of the hallmarks of the original, but is, in fact, completely different

Refined powerplants, a comfortable cabin and smooth ride mark the E-Class out, but it's expensive to buy and costly to run.

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