Road tests
Rover 75 Limousine

Rover 75 Limousine
After years of being driven in foreign motors, the man at number 10 has at last bought British. Premier Tony Blair's official car is one of these, the…
Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Eleg.

Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Eleg.
The Fabia has been a huge hit since its UK launch in 2000, with nearly 100,000 cars finding buyers.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 16v JTD Lusso

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 16v JTD Lusso
The gloves are off in the premium hatch sector. Alfa Romeo has now revised the 147 to join the bitter fight for sales.
Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive

Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive
What does Citroen mean to you? A heritage of wacky technology? Well, here is the most intriguing Citroen for a long time
Range Rover V8 Vogue

Range Rover V8 Vogue
Image is everything at the top end of the SUV market, and few cars have better credentials than the Range Rover.
Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup

Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup
When your football team gets pipped at the post in the league, the next step is to concentrate on the Cup. In our epic hot hatch shootout in Issue 801…
Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport

Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport
Sporty diesels are proving to be very popular additions to manufacturers' ranges these days, so when Saab announced the arrival of its latest 9-3 TiD …
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B
Mention performance Subarus, and most people will think of the rally replica Impreza WRX. The four-wheel-drive saloon has been a huge hit for the Japa…
Mitsubishi Colt DI-D Equippe

Mitsubishi Colt DI-D Equippe
The new Mitsubishi Colt is everything its predecessor wasn't - stylish, great to drive and desirable.
Porsche Boxster S

Porsche Boxster S
Anyone who's played the "what car would I buy if I won the lottery?" game must surely have a Porsche on their shortlist somewhere. Chances are it will…
Audi A6 2.4 SE

Audi A6 2.4 SE
Looks can be deceptive. The Audi A6, for example, appears to be a big, bulky car. One that you'd expect to be comfortable and refined, but not offerin…
Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR

Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR
Most mid-term facelifts involve a slight tweak to a car's bonnet profile, some new headlamp lenses and maybe a bit of a spruce-up to the cabin. But Ci…
Renault Grand Scenic 2.0T Dyn.

Renault Grand Scenic 2.0T Dyn.
When it comes to people carriers, Renault is king of the school run. With a range of family ferriers which runs from the compact-MPV Modus to the full…
Koenigsegg CCR

Koenigsegg CCR
The Koenigsegg CCR could just be the fastest car you've never heard of. Built in the south of Sweden by a wealthy young entrepreneur called Christian …
Jeep Grand Cherokee Platinum

Jeep Grand Cherokee Platinum
The Grand Cherokee was a huge image booster in the UK for Jeep, giving it hardcore off-road credentials to compete with premium 4x4s like Land Rover's…
Jeep Cherokee Renegade

Jeep Cherokee Renegade
Four years after the launch of the softer, rounder, quieter, latest generation Cherokee, Jeep is giving the capable but compromised 4x4 a much needed …
Ford Focus Ti-VCT Titanium 3Dr

Ford Focus Ti-VCT Titanium 3Dr
We've poked it, prodded it, driven it in left-hand drive across Europe and seen how it compares to top-class rivals - but now Auto Express has brought…
Renault Modus 1.4 Dynamique A/C

Renault Modus 1.4 Dynamique A/C
Every so often, a car comes along that redefines people's expectations. The Modus is billed as such a model - and it's one that UK buyers are bound to…
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Porsche 911 Carrera S
As many Hollywood movie legends have discovered, remaking a classic is no mean feat. The same can be said about cars - which might explain why Porsche…
Perodua Kelisa 1.0 GXi

Perodua Kelisa 1.0 GXi
The Perodua Kelisa may be cheap, but it's not one of life's great lookers - which goes some way to explaining why there aren't more on our roads. Afte…
Audi TT 180 Coupé FWD

Audi TT 180 Coupé FWD
While the UK's property prices and fuel costs are the highest they've ever been, some things are actually getting cheaper. It's now possible to fly to…
Honda Legend

Honda Legend
There was nothing legendary about Honda's previous flagship saloon. With front-wheel drive and forgettable styling, the old Legend didn't measure up t…
Jaguar XJ8 Sovereign LWB

Jaguar XJ8 Sovereign LWB
Hen nights and birthday parties have done nothing for the reputation of stretch limousines. Take a trip into any busy city centre and you're bound to …
Renault Dacia Logan

Renault Dacia Logan
There can be a big difference between a cheap car and one that offers value for money. As soon as the fine line separating bargain and basement is cro…
Citroen C3 Stop&Start

Citroen C3 Stop&Start
How long do you sit in stationary traffic before turning off your engine? Two minutes? Five? Just think how much fuel you could save if your car switc…
SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI

SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI
There was a time when the car market was simple. You could buy small cars, medium-sized cars and big cars. Then came MPVs, SUVs and models that were s…
Ford Mondeo ST TDCi

Ford Mondeo ST TDCi
It had to happen sooner or later! Ford's performance engineers have finally been given free rein with the impressive TDCi diesel.
Honda FR-V 2.0 Sport

Honda FR-V 2.0 Sport
If you want a lean body and a six-pack, you'd have to spend hours at the gym. Alternatively, you could visit your local Honda dealer, where the all-ne…
Citroen C5 HDi 110

Citroen C5 HDi 110
Big French cars have struggled in recent years. Awkward styling, floaty road manners and questionable reliability tend to contribute to dismal sales. …
Fiat Panda 4x4 1.2 Climbing

Fiat Panda 4x4 1.2 Climbing
Potential buyers will be over the moon to learn that the new 4x4 Panda is soon to go on sale in the UK
Mercedes A200 CDI Autotronic 3dr

Mercedes A200 CDI Autotronic 3dr
It might have been a sales hit, but if the old A-Class faced one problem, it's that it was too dull for some. The upright stance and top-heavy dynamic…
Nissan Patrol 3.0Di SVE

Nissan Patrol 3.0Di SVE
There are some people you simply don't want to pick a fight with - characters so imposing that you wouldn't even whisper an insult behind their back, …
BMW M5

BMW M5
The new BMW M5 is not a car for the faint-hearted. And it's not aimed at those who like the quiet life and live in an eco-friendly house amid self-sup…
Audi A4 2.0 FSI Turbo

Audi A4 2.0 FSI Turbo
When is an all-new car not an all-new car? The answer is not as straightforward as you might expect... Audi's heavily facelifted A4 is the perfect exa…
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI
It's back to basics for Volkswagen's legendary GTI badge - at least, that's what we are promised as company executives hand us the keys to a near pric…
Smart ForFour Pulse

Smart ForFour Pulse
With only the two-seat ForTwo and Roadster in its line-up, Smart never had a chance to establish itself as a family favourite