Road tests
Vauxhall Vectra 'no-hands'

Vauxhall Vectra 'no-hands'
Vauxhall planned to introduce amazing self-driving technology - and we can now deliver our verdict in an exclusive first drive.
Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD Route 66

Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD Route 66
It's had more facelifts than Cher, but Chrysler says its revamped PT Cruiser now has even greater pulling power
Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe
Getting established in the SUV market isn't easy - just ask Hyundai! The firm already has three 4x4s in its line-up, but only the entry-level Tucson i…
Nissan Micra C+C Essenza

Nissan Micra C+C Essenza
It's cold, it's damp... but Nissan is doing its best to bring a dash of sun into the winter gloom - the cute little Micra C+C is here!
Honda Civic ES i-SHIFT

Honda Civic ES i-SHIFT
With its futuristic styling and hi-tech interior, few cars have generated as much pre-launch excitement as the new Civic.
Toyota Yaris T3 5dr

Toyota Yaris T3 5dr
It's tough to stay ahead in the supermini class. One minute, people want tiny dimensions to help zipping around tight city streets, the next they're d…
Audi S8

Audi S8
Big, fast luxury motors are quickly becoming an Audi speciality. In the past few years we've seen the rapid S4, RS4 and S6 prove that the German manuf…
Dodge Magnum RT

Dodge Magnum RT
If you're after a fast big estate, but don't want one of the traditional German choices such as the new Audi A6, America could well have the answer.
Ruf RT 12

Ruf RT 12
Forget the powerful Carrera GT; for those who want the ultimate performance from a new Porsche, there's a far more spectacular - and cheaper - solutio…
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro SE

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro SE
When it comes to building big estates with supercar performance, Audi has proved more than once that it knows what it's doing.
Citroen C6 3.0i V6 Exclusive

Citroen C6 3.0i V6 Exclusive
It's taken 50 years, but a goddess is returning to Citroen! In 1955, the French firm wowed crowds at the Paris Motor Show with the debut of its most l…
Fiat Panda Cross

Fiat Panda Cross
Fiat has transformed its Panda into the ultimate go-anywhere plaything - complete with Fisher-Price-style bodywork
Fiat Sedici 1.6

Fiat Sedici 1.6
Stop to take pictures of a car in the UK and there's every chance you'll get beaten with a stick until you leave. Thanks to militant environmentalists…
Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate

Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate
Massive performance and a big boot - it's a formula that has proven popular with plenty of upmarket car manufacturers, most notably Audi and its range…
Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport
When Auto Express tested Mazda's all-new MX-5 against its competitors in issue 883, we were smitten with its lively handling, styling and well built c…
Mercedes R320 CDI

Mercedes R320 CDI
Like it or not, British drivers love SUVs. Sales of the urban 4x4s have doubled in the last five years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. …
Lexus IS220d SE-L

Lexus IS220d SE-L
If there's one thing modern executive cars simply can't do without, it's a diesel engine. Unless there's a frugal oil-burner in the line-up, buyers wi…
Audi A8 4.2 TDI SE

Audi A8 4.2 TDI SE
When it comes to finding cars which have big, torquey engines, Audi's A8 range is hard to beat. But now the firm has reached new heights. With a massi…
Citroen Berlingo HDi Desire

Citroen Berlingo HDi Desire
If there's one thing that all parents agree on, it's that having children is an expensive business. With household bills mounting up, finding cheap fa…
Honda Civic Type R final edition a/c

Honda Civic Type R final edition a/c
The people who helped to design and build Honda's Civic Type R learned their trade with the firm's Formula One team
Nissan Infiniti M35

Nissan Infiniti M35
In 1990, Toyota went from leader of the bland to champion of the premium car brand. In launching its luxury Lexus division, the firm took on the likes…
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI SE

Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI SE
New estate cars fall into two distinct categories these days: stylish, trendy tourers, and boxy, practical load-luggers. But VW is aiming to blend the…
Mazda Sassou

Mazda Sassou
Sleek, stylish and futuristic. If we had to choose three words to sum up Mazda's current 2, none of those would spring to mind. All that is about to c…
BMW M6

BMW M6
Meet BMW's fastest-ever road car. Capable of hitting 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and with a top speed of more than 200mph, the new M6 is even quicker than …
Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG

Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
Car makers have thrown away the hot hatch rule book. Volkswagen, Ford and Vauxhall have all produced high-performance family models offering greater p…
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 V6

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 V6
In a world where engineers are building MPVs which drive like sports cars, it's no wonder some experts are claiming the days of the plain and simple s…
Nissan 350Z S-Tune S2

Nissan 350Z S-Tune S2
Nissan upgrades the cabin of its 350Z to match the components elsewhere
TVR Tuscan Convertible

TVR Tuscan Convertible
Is TVR growing up? Vivid red and black paintwork aside, the Tuscan Convertible is hard to dismiss as yet another crazy creation from the famous Blackp…
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.8T

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.8T
Even after seven years, it is obvious why Volkswagen has resisted the temptation to meddle too much with the Beetle.
Mitsubishi i

Mitsubishi i
Small cars are the last thing you think about when someone mentions Mitsubishi. Its reputation for building fire-breathing saloons such as the Lancer …
Mitsubishi Outlander 2005 review

Mitsubishi Outlander 2005 review
The Mitsubishi Outlander may share a badge with its unloved predecessor, but the two cars are the motoring equivalent of chalk & cheese
Vauxhall Zafira VXR

Vauxhall Zafira VXR
Meet the second of the VXR newcomers. If you need to move your family fast, and the hot Vectra hasn't got enough seats for you, Vauxhall has the answe…
Vauxhall Vectra VXR

Vauxhall Vectra VXR
It's the fastest Vectra ever! With a 161mph top speed, the only other four-door Vauxhall to have gone quicker than the new Vectra VXR is the legendary…
Fiat Doblo 1.3 Multijet Family

Fiat Doblo 1.3 Multijet Family
There's no such thing as a glamorous van. They might be practical, versatile and frugal, but your average commercial vehicle lacks the visual appeal t…
Toyota Corolla Compressor

Toyota Corolla Compressor
Time is running out for the Corolla T Sport. With tighter emissions regulations set to come into force next year, it's bowing out
Renault Clio 1.4 Dynamique

Renault Clio 1.4 Dynamique
Papa, Nicole and Thierry Henry have been and gone, but the Renault Clio is going nowhere - at least, that's what company bosses hope