Road tests

Entry level city car the Kia Picanto gets a facelift

Kia Cee'd sprouts a load lugger in the shape of the SW-badged estate version

Citroen C-Crosser is the latest in a series of SUV triplets

Renault's latest Clio variant is both bigger and bolder

Mercedes brings back stop-start technology in its latest CLK 500 to boost fuel efficiency and win over green buyers

The entry-level MINI One is a stylish, great-handling little hatchback

SEAT's compact MPV is the first to receive VAG group's new heart, but does it pack a punch?

Say hello to the Mitsuoka Orochi, Japan's answer to the Ferrari

Ford's entry-level Mondeo offers the same space, but does it have the billing of its flagship brothers?

Volvo mildly revised load lugger looks better, but does it load better?

Renaultsport Megane dCi 175 offers comfort and waves of torque, pity it's too pricey

Mazda's CX-7 is a stylish soft-roader with sporting intentions. Does it deliver?

Edge HySeries Drive boosts Ford's green credentials

Epica's uninspired looks and underwhelming driving experience are far from epic

Fiat Barchetta previews what 500 Cabriolet could look like, if designed by Bertone

Peugeot is aiming to bring some sunshine into our lives with this: the new 207 CC.

There’s no car in the world quite like the Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster...

Peugeot's 4007 off-roader has car-like handling and a torquey, refined engine

With great pace and assured handling, Audi's S5 is a good alternative to offerings from BMW and Mercedes

When it comes to buyers' pockets and the environment, the Smart ForTwo makes a lot of sense as the city car of choice.

Vauxhall's Antara makes sense for buyers wanting a luxurious compact SUV with head-turning looks

Vauxhall's new 1.7 turbodiesel Astra betters its 1.9-litre brother in every way

Nissan's Qashqai flagship is a competent all-rounder and the 4x4 transmission adds versatility and genuine off-road ability

Cheaper and better looking than its Compass brother, the Jeep Patriot is an interesting alternative to a conventional family car

It drives better than a petrol car and the only downside is the lack of ethanol filling stations

Kia's Excee'd is a good looking car with an equally attractive seven-year warranty scheme and competitive pricing

The new Nissan X-Trail retains all the traits that made the first version such a hit

The Touran's engine features the new Combined Combustion System, and it seems practical and economic

The Delica is a quirky, stylish alternative to mainstream people carriers, but does the UK need an eight-seat off-road MPV?

Obviously stylish, but practicality is compromised by the lack of a seven-seat option, and cabin quality is average

SEAT's Altea Freetrack is safe, roomy, economical, soundly built and well equipped

The looks could be more distinctive, and the interior lacks style, but in every other area the i30 performs well

With a combination of good looks, impressive pace and well-furnished cabin, the 500 is a sure-fire hit.

With gutsy and efficient performance, the new Volvo V50 has strong appeal

The distinctive styling of the Chrysler Sebring could be its Achilles' heel

Citroen's first SUV comes with off-road looks, seven-seat versatility and car-like handling to make it an enticing proposition