Long-term tests

Before the highly rated diesel five-door leaves our fleet, we bring it together with its Eighties’ hot hatch forbear...

Despite the recent recall media frenzy, our hatch has been problem-free.

Coupé is perfect for golf club car park – but will driver’s drivers fit in boot?

First Report: The future’s bright as dramatic orange hatch joins our fleet!

Final report: After 12 months on fleet, our compact SUV’s record makes for good reading

Does irritating puncture take the polish off Lion’s versatile crossover?

A family man needs a family car, so how is our mini-MPV fitting in with the Hope household?

First report: Rugged new Octavia is living up to its promise – but does it get 10 out of 10?

Final report: Ford’s great estate is going to be sorely missed

Sprightly small car is big on equipment and proving an instant hit with consumer writer Jamie Fretwell.

First report: Jacked-up Korean supermini has wide all-round appeal

Two wheels or four? The choice was far easier than our news and features editor feared..

After a flat start, our Sport Tourer is making up for lost time.

Despite a chilling reputation, there’s nothing to be afraid of on excellent-value hybrid.

Our time with hot hatch is nearly up – so we’re making the most of it

Small-capacity stop-start hatch is making a big impression in town

Fond farewell to city car – which has proved a big hit for carrying kit!

How will award-winning baby fare as it joins our fleet?

There was one thing missing on our Hyundai i30 – but not now. Fitting parking sensors just made a great car even better!

Look out Simon, Dannii and Co... there’s a new X Factor star in town!

Despite its large dimensions, our SUV is a top choice for town driving.

Does sporty coupé measure up as family runaround?

Supercar... or a super car? After 28,000 miles,our snapper knows what he prefers!

Second report: Our top-spec coupé-cabrio is still turning heads

Final report: Its looks split opinion, but our snapper is sorry to see it go...

Change of drivers means our compact SUV is now the talk of the town.

Departing hot hatch will be a hard act to follow on our fleet.

There are niggles behind wheel, but hybrid still adds up.

After much deliberating, our supermini has finally made it out of town!

It’s time to bid our super city slicker a fond farewell.

Third Report: New meets old as we line up hot hatch against first-ever production Mini to leave the factory

FOURTH REPORT: A date with a dealer’s laptop has worked wonders on our big family carrier...

SECOND REPORT: It’s the chequebook challenge – will our man be tempted to swap his commuting city car for a quad bike?

Final REPORT: Sharp to look at, easy to live with... and that’s just the car! Estate is a great load carrier, too, as our family man can testify

Fourth report: Life’s a beach as our SUV heads on a family holiday!

First report: Coupé-cabrio is a welcome addition to fleet in the late summer sunshine.