Road tests

Peculiar doors and challenging styling mean there is lots that's new about Peugeot's 1007 - not least the name. This is the 'one thousand and seven', …

Auto Express lifted the lid with the first pictures of Porsche's new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet earlier this month - but what is the fastest Porsche dro…

For drivers who like their hatchbacks a little more exciting, the new Suzuki Swift Sport is big news. With its sights set firmly on entry-level MINI b…

When it comes to budget off-roaders, Suzuki is top of the class. Whether it is the Jimny or Grand Vitara, the Japanese maker's 4x4s have a reputation …

The waiting is finally over! Vauxhall's volcanic Astra VXR has hit the road, and Auto Express was first behind the wheel. The turbocharged newcomer go…

Reinventing the ForFour does not come cheap. Smart has added nearly £10,000 of Brabus bits to its supermini

Successful people carriers need to be stylish, spacious and cheap to run. Mitsubishi's Grandis scores well on two counts, yet its petrol engine means …

Let's face it: while the Exige is a sports car enthusiasts' dream, it is not above criticism. For example, the 1.8-litre Toyota engine has to be worke…

When you are keen to make the jump from little known budget brand to class pacesetter, every new car has to hit the bullseye. And that's exactly why t…

Why produce one facelifted model when you can do two? Not con- tent with overhauling its Forester, Subaru has found time to tweak the Legacy line-up, …

You could never accuse Subaru of rushing into things. Although the recent launch of the Tribeca SUV might have come as a surprise, it shouldn't be for…

Thinking of joining the jet-set? Then you will need a Flying Spur... The eagerly anticipated Bentley saloon has finally hit the UK's roads - and Auto …

When it comes to hot versions of existing machines, Toyota's warmed-up Celica is not alone. The SRT-6 variant of the stylish Chrysler Crossfire Roadst…

Coupe buyers love to be noticed - but if you want to be looked at, nothing less than dramatic styling, a ground-hugging stance and aerodynamic extras …

Despite healthy sales, there is something about the three-door Audi A3 that has obviously been irritating company top brass since its launch in 2003.

It was only after years of losing customers to specialist importers that Subaru decided to make its Impreza STi available in the UK.

You might be surprised to learn that British hot hatch buyers purchase 50 per cent of all Renaultsport cars produced. The tuning firm's work on the Cl…

You have to feel sorry for Saab engineers. The firm that built its reputation on safe, environmentally friendly cars has endured some tough times of l…

Off-roaders and people carriers are all the rage for those who want a practical vehicle these days. But it is easy to forget that when it comes to car…

Even great cars such as the Bentley Continental GT need the occasional facelift to stay ahead of the competition - so as part of a raft of improvement…

Luxury car buyers demand the best. They seek out the sharpest looks, most opulent cabin and warp factor 10 acceleration. Audi's flagship A8 ticks all …

You cannot criticise Subaru's designers for lacking a sense of adventure... Who could forget the radical bug-eyed Impreza facelift of August 2000? Now…

With new styling, updated engines and revised standard equipment, the Peugeot 307 looks more appealing than ever - but what is it like to drive? Set t…

Class-leading quality, reliability and silky performance... Lexus is well known for all of them. But until now, one vital ingredient has been missing:…

It might not be a thriller, but the Vauxhall Zafira is undoubtedly one of the most influential cars of recent years. It was the first model to provide…

Nicole and Papa may no longer be around, but the Clio they famously advertised is still doing the business for Renault. However, times are getting tou…

As the maker of some of today's best-looking cars, SEAT has come a long way since the bargain hatchbacks of the early Nineties.

As first attempts go, the latest Mercedes diesel takes some beating. The German firm has never built a V6 oil-burner before, but with 3.0 litres, six …

Whether powering a 5,000bhp train or a 50,000bhp cruise ship, diesel engines can be mighty machines - and this is a fact that's not lost on car builde…

Once upon a time, the pick-up was the kind of car only farmers drove. Not any more. Demand for US-style high-spec models with big wheels and butch loo…

Want to drive one of racing's most famous names? Then here is the car for you - the Fiat Stilo Schumacher! The new special edition, which is based on …

The Carrera 4 is back, but can the latest 4x4 evolution of Porsche's 911 finally silence its critics? Previous generations of the car have been slamme…

Could Italy's most famous sporty saloon be better than Germany's? Alfa says its 159 - the eagerly anticipated replacement for the 156 - has got what i…

Everybody has to grow up one day, even boy-racers. But what can they turn to when their Subaru Impreza STi has lost its appeal and the run to the rall…

No wonder James Bond had his DB5 kitted out with gadgets to beat the baddies. If ever there was a car to make a secret agent stand out rather than ble…

The Polo's freshened up! Volkswagen is set to celebrate the car's 30th birthday by giving it a new look and a revised engine range