Road tests
Mercedes G55 AMG

Mercedes G55 AMG
If you ever drew cartoon cars as a child, there ought to be something familiar about Mercedes' ridiculous new G55. Massive wheels, comedy panel gaps a…
Vauxhall Vectra VXR

Vauxhall Vectra VXR
The fastest Vectra that Vauxhall has ever built has hit the UK! And, following on from our international drive in issue 882, we couldn't wait to see h…
Peugeot 407 Coupe 3.0 GT

Peugeot 407 Coupe 3.0 GT
If you're a style-conscious buyer, what makes you sign a cheque for a coupe? Look at class sales figures over the past few years, and the answer appea…
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM
When it comes to producing beautiful cars, no one does it better than Alfa Romeo. Whether it's a sporty coup� or a svelte estate, jaw-dropping styling…
BMW Z4 Roadster M

BMW Z4 Roadster M
It's been a long time coming, but BMW has finally let its famed M Division loose on the Z4, and the results are spectacular. Not only does the car loo…
Chevrolet Epica

Chevrolet Epica
Falling sales, disinterested buyers and increasing competition from trendy people carriers and off-roaders mean makers have to be either brave or misg…
Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi

Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi
Let's hear it for Kia! In recent years, few makers have enjoyed the Korean firm's success, with hit models such as the Picanto supermini and new Rio h…
Vauxhall Astra Triple Eight

Vauxhall Astra Triple Eight
It's the diesel VXR! With a 200bhp turbocharged CDTI engine, sports suspension and uprated racing brakes, this hot Vauxhall Astra can run rings around…
BMW X3 3.0d

BMW X3 3.0d
The concept is simple - take all the refinement and luxury of the X5 and shrink it into a smaller SUV package.
Mercedes SL500

Mercedes SL500
Is Mercedes guilty of a cover-up? It claims this is a new-generation SL, but even the designers can't deny that it's hard to spot the alterations.
Fiat Grande Punto Sporting

Fiat Grande Punto Sporting
No wonder Fiat is billing its new Grande Punto as a mini-Maserati; it looks every inch the baby Italian supercar. But does the hot-test model in the s…
Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Saab 9-5 Aero Auto
When it comes to customer loyalty, Saab is in an enviable position. Few other brands are followed with such passion - or patience. In fact, 9-5 buyers…
Toyota RAV4 D-4D 140 XT4

Toyota RAV4 D-4D 140 XT4
With more than 20 new off-roaders due to be launched in 2006, car builders can't afford to make mistakes when it comes to design
Vauxhall Meriva VXR

Vauxhall Meriva VXR
Who said that family cars can't be fast? Not Vauxhall, that's for sure. The Luton firm has added a 178bhp turbocharged engine and a VXR badge to its f…
Saab 9-3 TiD Convertible

Saab 9-3 TiD Convertible
Drop the hood, don the sunglasses... and cover your ears. That's what drivers might expect to do in a diesel convertible
Ford Fusion Plus Durashift

Ford Fusion Plus Durashift
There's no denying that Ford was completely caught out when it launched the original Fusion.
Proton Savvy Style

Proton Savvy Style
Adding a city car to its limited line-up certainly sounds like a good move for Proton, but how smart is the all-new Savvy?
Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber
You wait years for a new US car company to be launched in the UK, then two come along at once. Just as we were starting to get used to the idea of Cad…
Nissan Note 1.6 SVE

Nissan Note 1.6 SVE
The time for tuning up is over and Nissan's Note is set to perform! Too small to be a compact MPV, yet about 25cm longer than a Honda Jazz, the latest…
Suzuki Grand Vitara DDiS 5dr

Suzuki Grand Vitara DDiS 5dr
Good to drive, well built and ruggedly styled, Suzuki's Grand Vitara is a massive improvement over its predecessor