Long-term tests

Diesel hot hatch was wearing the battle scars of nine months on fleet – so we called in the experts to give it some tlc

After two petrol Auris models, we've moved on to a clever hybrid...

It starred on a stag, and got us to the church on time, so do we look forward to a long life with crossover? We do!

Our man has been on the hunt for the best version of our Car of the Year, and it looks like he’s tracked down a winner!

Supermini-MPV has caused a family feud with its optional panoramic roof!

Latest addition to our fleet scores on specs appeal – as we have spent ages personalising it...

Our very own Lovejoy gives a big thumbs-up to compact SUV!

As we pile on the miles in our long-term sports coupé, we ask if it could be today’s answer to the classic Seventies’ TV cop car?

Can our Audi-loving editor be converted to BMW? This cutting-edge 5-Series could be the car to do it...

A consummate all-rounder – that’s our verdict on Czech star after a hugely impressive nine months with us.

As the holiday season arrives, the queue is growing to get behind the wheel of our stylish new five-door...

Our man can’t wait to take hot hatch for a blast where it really excels – on the track

Our seven-seater is wearing the scars of a battle with a pothole – but it’s still a great family car

Our Legacy is about to gallop off into the sunset after eight months. Has it proven a thoroughbred with us?

Our man’s been involved in a battle of the Beemers!

Our hatchback has been in for accident repairs, but now it’s back to full fitness

Our man has a lightbulb moment when loading hatch

Our man doesn't need insect repellent - he's got another fly killer!

A late problem with an exhaust sensor couldn’t blot our coupé’s copybook after a thrilling 12 months on our fleet

Our little city car needed a big clean after sixmonths as a test bed for our consumer writer!

Our man rolls with it in the hugely capable supermini

Our fleet workhorse plays a vital role in photoshoots across UK, but miles are taking their toll

Our mini-MPV proved its worth with an awkward load to carry...

Listen up! Our supermini’s voice recognition system has proven a massive hit...

A key role in our most dramatic photoshoot ever saw Czech model hailed by all as a real runway success!

Compact coupé evokes memories of firm’s legendary 2002 Turbo. But how do the two models compare...?

Is the latest Z-car the ultimate long-distance companion? We put it to the test by piling on the miles on a driving holiday...

Can our diesel hatch match the thrills of a Ferrari? It’s closer than you think...

Spot the difference... We’ve traded up to new, revised version of hatch. Is it a significant improvement?

Britain’s pothole crisis and a newly arrived baby have been the latest challenges for our MPV

New headlamp bulbs give our city car star a bright future!

Our fitness fan can’t keep up! Supermini-MPV is in fantastic shape, barely breaking into a sweat as it piles on the miles...

No, it’s not a GTI... but our fleet’s latest addition is equally as impressive!

A move to the countryside has brought out the best in our supermini star

Our man is king of the hills on his mountain bike at weekends – and 4WD estate is proving the perfect countryside companion

We’re having to watch our backs in our diesel coupé – as the neat pop-up spoiler is advertising its sizzling performance...