Road tests

Vauxhall's Corsa is keenly priced, well built and handles far better than predecessors

Mazda's MX-5, the world’s most perfect two-seater, has just got even better

Bentley’s GTC is truly special. Add in superb build and a great sense of occasion, and Bentley fans will be smitten

Not a revolutionary advance but the formula was already good, and handling's a huge improvement over old model

With the Scenic's glass roof and versatile seating arrangement, Renault is promising a room with a view

The new two-door BMW 335Ci may not look as dramatic as the Audi TT or Lotus Europa - but it's a practical and refined coupe

Lotus's Europa S is more practical than the Elise and will have no trouble finding buyers

A facelifted X3 keeps BMW's SUV up-to-date against the opposition

When is a compact MPV not a compact MPV? When it’s Cit­roen’s new high-tech seven-seater C4 Picasso

Fine-handling, well built and equipped and a sound financial package. But does it have the character of rivals?

In recent months, Jaguar has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong rea­sons

For fans of American muscle cars, the mere mention of Shelby is enough to weaken the knees

When the all-new Wrangler goes on sale in the spring, it will offer four doors and the option of diesel power for the first time

With its fresh looks, the revised Hyundai Accent is aiming to make a splash with buyers on a budget

The C1 Airplay comes with a free Apple iPod Nano digital music player and sturdy holder

The French firm has added the Latte special edition to the Citroen C3 line-up

Great looks and an awesome V12 soundtrack – there’s no doubt Aston Martin’s DB9 qualifies for supercar status

Citroen’s C1 has now morphed into something more like a supercar

While rivals are working on efficient new diesels and hybrids, Jeep engineers are doing the opposite

It’s all go at Skoda! Once seen as the VW Group’s sensible arm, the Czech firm is rapidly changing its image

There are big 4x4s, and then there’s the new Mer­cedes GL-Class

Is Mazda’s facelifted supermini too good ‘2’ be true?

There are long Qs forming outside Audi dealerships across the country, and not everyone is asking for a brand new TT.

While the three-door Corsa has the looks, buyers who need space and practicality need to know what the five-door has to offer

You don’t need to spend £70,000 to buy a range-topping SUV

This is what happens when Nissan’s technical experts get their hands on the 350Z!

The Antara drives well on and off road and the cabin is spacious and practical

There’s no stopping Lexus! The Japanese brand that once copied its German rivals is heading out on its own.

Pick-ups face an uncertain future. Tax breaks for company car users brought a new breed of motorists to the wheel, but that’s all set to change.

The fight to build the world’s most powerful cars shows no sign of slowing

Who better to design an off-roader than Subaru?

Bioenthanol boosts power and cuts emissions, but few outlets sell the alternative fuel

It’s official! Kia is not only the world’s fastest-growing motor manufacturer, it’s on track to prove itself the planet’s most improved car firm, too