Long-term tests

It was in at the deep end for our new Mazda 3 MPS, with a trip to Europe's top race track. So is the car a winner?

A year with the sensational Jaguar XK, our car of 2006

A marathon football trip gave our Nissan Note the chance to earn its stripes out on the open road

What a pane! Just as we were falling for our new Peugeot 407 coupe, it was hit by a stroke of bad luck...

With gadgets becoming a bigger part of daily driving, our Hyundai Santa Fe’s mammoth capacity for hi-tech kit is welcome

With its panoramic screen, our new Vauxhall Astra gives a superb driver's view. We'll have to decide whether it's a great idea or just a gimmick...

That's what Kia said when we asked it to build us a Cee'd for our fleet. So we did just that at its Slovakian factory...

VW's golf GTI is one of our favourite cars, so this 'edition 30' birthday special is a very happy return to our fleet

A year on, how's our Octavia performing?

Does Honda's FR-V offer the right blend of practicality?

Is there a place in this day and age for an SUV that returns only 22 miles to the gallon?

Even a recent coming together with a concrete pillar hasn’t spoiled our enjoyment of the Renault Modus over the past year

Our Nissan note has made a big impression. But will the honeymoon last for the latest arrival on our fleet?

Our hybrid Lexus GS450H has impressive green credentials – but its blend of electric and petrol power also means immense pace

First impressions of our new Toyota Auris are that it's very similar to the brand's old Corolla

We've been going paddling in our stylish Audi TT, courtesy of its hi-tech steering wheel-mounted gearbox controls

Nissan's big off-roader has been a trusty workhorse, but has its exhaust left a black cloud over its time with us?

Time is up on our year-long test of Mazda's MX-5. How does its final report card read?

Moving house can be a stressful business, but with our Passat estate doing all the carrying, things went smoothly

Our sporty Skoda Octavia vRS estate is a real trooper, but the miles are starting to take their toll...

There's a bright new addition making an impact on our fleet in the shape of SEAT's sporty Leon

After seven months on the fleet, our Hyundai Santa Fe's copybook was seriously blotted following a nightmare service

A minor power loss, then business as usual

Our latest fleet addition's superb on the twisty bits, but a duck out of water in town

Steamed up! That's how I am feeling about Auto Express's long-term C4

A Christmas shop tests the Aygo's load-carrying ability

"Never work with children or animals" as the old saying goes. With the Pathfinder, you'll probably work with nothing else...

As the weather is getting colder, our Honda FR-V has been equipped with winter tyres to help it through the next few months

Audi's TT is so easy to drive, you could do it blindfolded...

Road-works and potholes are an ever-present nuisance, so thank goodness our Sportage can cut through the distractions with relative ease

Everyone loves a hot hatchback and our test team was no exception

Renault's Modus is cheap to run, nippy in traffic and will be missed when it's returned

Throughout my tenure with the otherwise delightful 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5, I’ve attempted various tasks which have left me feeling somewhat frustrated

The Santa FE's piled on the miles and has exceeded all expectations of our test team

Blue lights were flashing, sirens wailing. The ambulance wanted to get through, but where was I supposed to go?

Road test editor Oliver Marriage has handed on custody of the long-term Volkswagen Golf GTI