Long-term tests

Is the legendary Volkswagen Golf GTI meeting our high expectations or, after six months, is it just too early to tell?

It look's pretty as a picture according to our man, but does the Lexus IS250 SE-L perform as well on the inside?

On paper Peugeot's 1007 sounds gimmicky, will it prove us wrong? Find out in the first report on our new fleet member

We were concerned about the Subaru Forester's economy last time, but has it made up for it through the winter?

Our man's been keeper of the Mitsubishi Evo IX for 7 months now, we find out how much attention he's courted

It's been crash, bang, wallop with our Mazda 3 Sport, but how's it performed when it hasn't been in the wars?

After 12 months of Skoda motoring it's time to say farewell to the Fabia vRS, but just how much will we miss it?

Our staff photographer has a long list of requirements, so has the Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 managed to meet them all?

Twelve months have passed and it's time for the A6 to cruise back to Audi, but has it left a lasting impression?

After walking through the arrivals lounge at the end of a long flight, all you want is something quiet and relaxing to get you home. Similarly, when y…

In the electronic age, we expect instant gratification. And that doesn't only refer to things like fast food or thrill-a-second computer games. We wan…

I don't know who was more looking forward to getting away; me or our long-term Corolla Verso. Since arriving in February, the Toyota has dealt admirab…

Does size matter? Will an extra inch make all the difference? Well, I can tell you that bigger isn't always better - when it comes to alloy wheels at …

Ever experienced deja vu? We have, with our Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec has suffered a recurring problem.

Oh dear, oh dear, what have I done? As Auto Express's road test editor, one of the biggest pleasures of my job is handing out the keys for the long te…

Spending most of its life in and around city streets, our Discovery has had a relatively easy life for the past few months.

With BMW launching the new range-topping 130i six-cylinder petrol model in Munich, I jumped at the chance to drive our long-term diesel back to the Ba…

When you get to my time of life, you don't tend to get as excited about birthdays as you do when you're a kid. But with my Honda Accord notching up mo…

One of my favourite TV programmes is Channel 4's Faking It. In this, an ordinary member of the public - who has no particular talent in a chosen field…

Whoever coined the phrase "less is more" obviously struck a chord at Mazda. A decade ago, the company was aiming high in the numbers game with its 323…

Today's city-dwelling 4x4 drivers have come in for a massive amount of criticism over their motoring habits. "What is the point of four-wheel drive, w…

Never has the saying "you don't miss something until it's gone" proven more true than on the Adams' holiday to Barcelona, Spain. The Golf has not one,…

There has been something rumbling deep in the belly of the Auto Express underground car park over the past few weeks... and it's the unmistakable soun…

When I lived in London, the car I drove was constantly under attack. Whether it was thieves, vandals, bad drivers or traffic wardens, there was always…

No two ways about it: the Skoda Fabia vRS is one of the most popular cars on the Auto Express long-term fleet. Everyone who drives it loves the neat h…

For convenience, most people get their car serviced at the nearest dealer. But when it was time for our long-term Audi A6's first check, we visited a …

After weeks of trying, I've finally figured out where the Citroen C2 VTS is most at home. Despite its city car credentials, it's really a B-road speci…

The whole world may be going crazy for the latest Harry Potter book, but not me. My current bedtime reading is an even lengthier affair than JK Rowlin…

Down tools, the Smart is back on the road! Our ForFour has endured a turbulent couple of months... and only now is it up to full strength

According to the Office of National Statistics, the average British driver travels 9,200 miles a year. But our Ford Focus swept past that after less t…

What's my favourite number? That's easy... it's seven. Not only was it emblazoned on my hero Kevin Keegan's shirt, but it was also the number of Mars …

As anyone with children will know, regardless of your occupation you always have a secondary job: as a taxi driver. And thanks to my sports-mad 11-yea…

Driving a MINI Convertible is a treat in more ways than one. Not only is it great fun, but it can get you discounts at trendy restaurants! I got 20 pe…

It's finally come good! After all the problems I've encountered with the Honda Accord Tourer (including a malfunctioning electric tailgate, scratched …

It doesn't matter how long I stare at our new BMW 120d, I can't decide whether I love the styling or not

Double trouble! That's what we've encountered in recent weeks as the Mazda 3 became the second car on our fleet to require a new rear bumper. As was t…