Long-term tests

After 12 months, it’s time to say a fond farewell to our classy SUV

Is eco supermini our man’s best friend?

Can our turbocharged supermini really cut the mustard as a family runaround?

Small car is making big impression as a family runaround

We’ve had to get a screen chip fixed, but this hasn’t spoiled our enjoyment of crossover

Stylish and spacious supermini estate is an ideal companion for expensive shopping trips

It takes a lot of washing, but the Superb Estate has shone in every area during its time with us

Family man traded up from hatch to seven-seater for festive break. Has he been persuaded to make the switch permanent?

We put our electric car to test on the Brighton to London run

Not even a Christmas Day breakdown could blot our practical estate’s copybook

Compact SUV is set for a gruelling stint on our fleet in the hands our staff photographer

Our trusty estate has one last trick up its sleeve – it’s started talking!

Winter is here – and our MPV is prepared for anything

Our new drop-top makes a grand entrance at the Red Bull victory parade in Milton Keynes

Ho ho ho! Our practical estate has been borrowed by Santa for his festive deliveries

Does the ix35 tick all the boxes for family buyers? After 12 months at the wheel, our man is well placed to reveal all

We say goodbye to saloon. Is it goodbye to the brand, too?

Our roving reporter has been canvassing opinion on the Swift – and it’s been proving popular with the Auto Express jury

After six months, our senior road tester bids a fond farewell to our smart and sophisticated supermini

Our compact estate has been travelling the length of the country... and impressing with its comfort and cruising ability

A recent scrape has shown just how popular the Kia is proving – as parts shortages mean we faced a month-long wait for a repair

Five-door Focus has won over our family man with its entertaining drive as well as its gadgetry

After four months with our first-ever electric car, do the sums add up?

Saab’s tale of woe in recent months has resembled a horror movie – but it hasn’t spoiled our enjoyment of classy saloon

We’ve picked up the keys to the Nissan Leaf EV trailblazer – and it’s impressed already

Having wrapped up himself, our man turns attention to readying supermini for winter

Is the Superb Estate any good? Absolutely... it more than lives up to its name!

Compact estate is ideal choice as our man tees off with a new hobby

Can a 1.2-litre Polo really match our man’s classic Golf GTI for pace? We carried out a unique test to find out

Racer Owen has piled on the miles getting to tracks around the UK in our baby Audi. What’s his verdict?

After grinding to a halt, our MPV was sparked back to life with a simple reboot

Black magic? Our menacing new 508 has impressed with its blend of style and practicality

Our publisher loves the ix35, but was intrigued to find out how it compared to its classy Kia Sportage cousin

Five-door supermini is proving a hit as family transport – and the diesel engine is impressing, too

Is driving from London to Orkney realistic in an electric car? Our intrepid reporter weighs up the options...

We prepare to wave a fond farewell to estate after a year of great service as a capable long-distance star