Long-term tests
Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octavia
Skoda's load-lugger continues to put a smile on our faces, even after 17,568 miles
Subaru Forester 2.0 XE auto

Subaru Forester 2.0 XE auto
Our Subaru Forester's been reliable but it does like to drink fuel
Toyota Aygo 1.0+ five-door

Toyota Aygo 1.0+ five-door
The Aygo's perfect in town, enjoyable to travel about in and a delight to park
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design
The Zafira's become a favourite amongst the Auto Express road test team
MINI Cooper S Convertible

MINI Cooper S Convertible
Has our MINI begun to self-harm? It certainly seems so
Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-320

Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-320
The rumble of our Mitsubishi Evo has left a deathly silence behind it...
Honda FR-V 2.2 i-CTDi Sport

Honda FR-V 2.2 i-CTDi Sport
Now just past the 10,000-mile mark, our Honda's fuel consumption has settled to around 35mpg
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi T-Spec

Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi T-Spec
The Nissan Pathfinder continues to impress our tester
Citroen C4 1.6 HDi SX

Citroen C4 1.6 HDi SX
Citroen’s C4, has been proving its worth as a bag-carrier supreme during its stint on our fleet
Ford Focus ST-2

Ford Focus ST-2
Happy faces all round as Ford's Focus ST-2 joins our long-term test fleet
Renault Modus 1.5 dCi 86 Initiale

Renault Modus 1.5 dCi 86 Initiale
The Modus' leather interior is needing more upkeep than expected
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 vgt CDX+

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 vgt CDX+
On your bike! That's been my response so far to colleagues who have asked to borrow the latest addition to our long-term fleet.
Mazda MX-5 2.0i

Mazda MX-5 2.0i
The Mazda MX-5 has worked its charms on our reviewer. Now they're inseparable
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS
The Sportage does exactly what it says on the tin...
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI
The GTI's nature and power output contribute to its unhealthy appetite for tyres
Lexus IS250 SE-L

Lexus IS250 SE-L
An obstructive gearchange has troubled most drivers who've taken over the keys of our Lexus
Peugeot 1007 Dolce 2-Tronic

Peugeot 1007 Dolce 2-Tronic
Auto transmission didn't suit the 1007 in town, but on the motorway things look up
Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover Discovery
Disappointing fuel economy, for obvious reasons, but well suited to hard family use
Subaru Forester 2.0 XE auto

Subaru Forester 2.0 XE auto
Sometimes, two wheels are better than four. Certainly, as the warm weather arrives, cycling has become an enjoyable experience. And, thanks to the spa…
Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-320

Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-320
Immense performance and handling, but attractive to thieves and high running costs
Toyota Aygo 1.0+ five-door

Toyota Aygo 1.0+ five-door
Slick gearbox, funky design and great fun to drive with impressive fuel economy
Skoda Octavia vRS

Skoda Octavia vRS
I might as well tear up my licence now. After 15 years of virtually blemish-free driving, my pristine permit is under threat as never before.
MINI Cooper S Convertible

MINI Cooper S Convertible
Getting your car serviced can be stressful - especially when it comes to paying the bill. So, why not treat yourself to some tlc and relax? That's exa…
Citroen C4 1.6 HDi SX

Citroen C4 1.6 HDi SX
Petrol or diesel? It's the dilemma many motorists have been facing, as fuel costs spiral out of control. And with sales of oil-burners rising by 40 pe…
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi T-SPEC

Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi T-SPEC
It's smaller than a five pence piece, but it's worth its weight in gold. Actually, I don't suppose it makes much of an impression on the scales, but y…
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design
How many kids does it take to fill a Zafira? In the case of the Gibson household one - my daughter, Olivia - is plenty. But that doesn't mean the othe…
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS
The Kia Sportage has had two months to prove itself, but is it turning out to be a sporting hero?
Honda FR-V 2.2 i-CTDi Sport

Honda FR-V 2.2 i-CTDi Sport
The Honda FR-V joined our fleet just weeks ago and is already winning fans. Read on to find out why...
BMW 120d SE

BMW 120d SE
We're now 10 months into our year with the BMW 1-Series, what we want to know is how's it shaping up?
Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRTD

Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRTD
We've traded in Hyundai's Sonata for its new-look Getz, so how does our latest long-termer compare?
Mazda MX-5 2.0i

Mazda MX-5 2.0i
It promises masses of summer fun, but how's the little Mazda MX-5 been coping in the cold?
Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro SE

Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro SE
We've swapped the Audi A6's keys for the A4 Avant's. Blind madness or a wise move? Read on to find out...
Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
It's a big car with a big reputation, but has the Land Rover Discovery made a big impression with us over the last year?