Road tests

This track-focused Mercedes boasts searing performance and well judged styling additions

If you're looking for an honest performance saloon that offers real 'bang-for-yer-buck', the VXR8 is it.

The new Volvo V70 is a refined cruiser with a classy image and some practical touches

Blending all the attributes of a four-door with a practical load space makes the M5 Touring a strong addition to BMW's M line-up

The Cruise Crosser is a sensible first attempt at a pick-up truck, and proves Citroen is serious about joining the market

The Ford C-Max gets a well-deserved facelift and improved cabin quality

Revisions to the latest Jaguar XJ flagship are mainly cosmetic. If you were unconvinced by the original, the revised car won't change your opinion

With great looks and strong performance, the SEAT Leon FR DSG has all the right credentials

Volkswagen's Passat is expensive, but it's ecologically-friendly and has good fuel economy, too

With an elegantly executed exterior and a spacious, refined cabin, Fiat's Linea is sure to be a hit.

MG is back and better than ever with the new Chinese-built MG 7

Not as visually stunning as the European counterpart, but this Type R is superior in almost every other way

The Ford C-Max come with more equipment and a better road presence than before

The Audi's V8 engine is one of the very best performance engines around and the car is a gem to drive

The Bluemotion offers big savings in fuel economy and reduced emissions over previous models

A good SUV without the brash overtones - but go for the 3.0 TDI over the 3.2-litre FSI

Along with excellent design, the GTC has a gutsy V6 engine and superb 4WD system

Impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions round off an appealing package

The revised Cayenne is fast, nimble and comfortable, and vastly expensive

The Audi S5 is capable of travelling long distances at speed and in comfort

Not as stylish as the S-Class and expensive, too, but undoubtedly special on the road

The Mercedes CL600 is an amazing super-Coupe which outclasses the Bentley in almost every area

Those after driveability, road presence, plus affordability should look at the Peugeot 207 GT HDi

The Fabia is spacious, solidly constructed, feels grown-up and is comfortable and easy to live with

The MINI's new diesel engine is a big improvement over its predecessor and it's more refined and responsive, too

The Mazda 3 possesses a fine mix of subtle design, good economy and strong performance

The Clio 197 is arguably one of the finest hot hatches on sale with dynamic depth and back road ability

The new Auris impresses by balancing a super-torquey diesel engine with excellent fuel economy

The Focus CC-3 is good value and fun to drive but it's short on interior space and performance

The Corsa may be growing in size but it still has excellent engine performance and comes with some great extras

The S600L is one of the best luxury cars in the world but there are less financially intimidating versions in the range

The Touareg's V6 engine is well made, but many would prefer the SE spec trim over the Altitude's

The Focus runs on cheaper, cleaner biofuel and costs no more than the regular version

The car is a great drive and has a great exterior, but the interior is unimpressive

The new C-Class improves upon the previous version in almost every way