Road tests

Lotus-based electric sports car gets a reboot

Verdict on reborn 4x4, back from the USSR!

Stylish two-seat roadster blows in to the UK

Does all-new SUV make a big impression on British roads? We reveal all

Verdict as zero emissions taxi joins the ranks

Our verdict on ‘toned-down’ super-saloon

Flagship hatch turns up the heat

Latest version of the sporty three-door loses some of its lustre with diesel power

Is the facelifted MINI Cooper D good enough to take on the Audi A1? We find out.

We travel to Germany to try out VW's eco-racer, a modified Scirocco R that runs exclusively on compressed natural gas.

Smart's iconic ForTwo city car gets a revamp inside and out. Can the improvements keep it at the front of the pack?

This is the hottest new 9-5 we've tested yet, but how does the 'Aero' flagship compare with the rest of the range - and its premium rivals?

SEAT up the ante in the economy battle with its new green star the Ibiza Ecomotive - capable of over 80mpg.

The Cayenne is the world’s fastest 4x4 - and the new model hits Britain offering stronger performance and even greater efficiency.

Do tweaks make flagship V8-engined saloon eco-friendly?

Is Golf-based saloon still a bridge too far for British buyers? We hit the road in the US to find out.

Explosive Fiat 500-based supermini takes electric cars to new level.

Facelifted premium SUV remains a class leader.

Warm hatch shares its DNA with hot RS model.

It’s the sexiest supercar on the road, but can it back up the poster boys looks with a storming drive? We reveal all.

The long-wheelbase version of the new A8 claims to offer plush surroundings and surprising pace. We try Audi's new flagship.

In this world exclusive, Auto Express pits the MINI Countryman against another new arrival - the Nissan Juke crossover

Fiat's in house tuners aim to give this Italian supermini even more sting - without compromising everyday useability.

Luxury drop-top targets BMW 3-Series convertible, we get behind the wheel to find out it the Infiniti can beat its German opposition.

Is this the most practical people’s car ever? We hit road to give our verdict on Volkswagen's latest MPV.

Ford's US-only hybrid model maps out blue oval’s eco future - with hybrid versions of the C-MAX and Focus on the horizon.

Nissan's luxury SUV gets given a new lease of life thanks to a gutsy 2.5-litre diesel engine and styling revamp.

The latest and greatest incarnation of Porsche's rear-engined supercar has arrived - with more power than ever before - but what's it like to drive?

The 2011 version of Vauxhall's tail-happy sports saloon was on display at Goodwood, and we drove it up the hill to find out what's new.

Skoda's hottest ever hatch now comes with a twin-charged petrol engine, but has some of the personality of the old Fabia been lost?

Infiniti's luxury Japanese muscle car sets its sights on opposition from BMW and Audi, but does it beat them?

We get an early taste of the new Korean saloon hoping to shake up UK market when it arrives next year.

We drive the lightweight, stripped out Alfa Romeo racer up the Goodwood hill climb to mark the Italian brand's Centenary.