Road tests

Nobody's perfect, and the same is certainly true of cars. But we've always rated the Nissan X-Trail as one of the best 4x4s around - so were anxious t…

Entering the world of rallying is no easy task for a manufacturer. Not only do you have to pay to see drivers smash your priceless cars to pieces, you…

If there's one thing BMW knows about, it's driver's cars. Say what you like about the styling, or even the image, but from the entry-level 3-Series al…

What is your idea of class-leading fuel economy? Is it 40mpg? Or 50mpg? Well, now there's a new crop of superminis on the market with only one target …

We've seen the future of Skoda - and it's set to offer a new dimension in space travel. The Roomster, which wowed the crowds at the Frankfurt Motor Sh…

We've found an Australian with a kick that's nearly as good as England rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson's! It's the bargain Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo, which is…

There's a mountain bike propped up against the office wall which has 27 gears. This might seem a little bit excessive to those of us who were brought …

There's nothing too complicated about Mazda's MPV. It does exactly what it says on the tin: carrying up to seven people in comfort while providing all…

Life's tough in the city - and it's about to get even harder for the Smart micro car. After a four-year unchallenged reign, the tiny two-seater faces …

With flights to Europe costing as little as £1, travelling has never been so affordable. But a long time before budget airlines came along, the proper…

Cover up the badges and what does this four-door saloon look like to you? We think there's more than a hint of executive car about the styling, yet th…

It's still too early to tell whether Rover's Streetwise on-roader will be a hit or a miss, but it has certainly been attracting attention and dividing…

We were first to bring you a world exclusive drive of the new Rover CityRover in September, when we took to the road in a pre-production version. Now …

If there's one thing that the French know how to do well, it's making something quite dull into an item of desire. Alongside pain au chocolat, cheese …

BMW enthusiasts will be pleased that designers have left the handsome looks of the X5 largely intact during its first major facelift.

Thanks to our tight and twisting country B-roads and costly fuel, V8 muscle cars from across the Atlantic have never caught on in Britain.

You are looking at Hollywood's latest must-have accessory. It might not wear an Italian designer label, but where cars are concerned, green is the new…

The waiting is over! After months of rumour and speculation, Lotus has finally pulled the wraps from its new Toyota-engined Elise - and Auto Express i…

A legend lives again! The MG ZT 260 has finally hit the road, recalling the spirit of glorious V8 Rovers of old. And to see if it lives up to the fine…

With acres of interior space, immense practicality and budget pricing, cars such as the Renault Kangoo, Citroen Berlingo Multispace and Peugeot Partne…

The first BMW coupe ever to be fitted with a diesel engine has arrived in Britain, mixing practicality with performance in a bid to shake Mercedes' gr…

Not that long ago, the mere mention of diesel engines in a conversation about Alfa Romeo would draw disapproving looks and provoke a stony silence.

Think Mitsubishi, and the chances are that only two models will spring to mind - the Shogun mud-plugger and the thrilling rally-inspired Evo VIII. Bot…

It just has to be a job for The Professionals - but it's Auto Express, not TV 'tecs Bodie and Doyle, which was first to drive Ford's sensational new C…

A familiar pattern is emerging at SEAT - and it's great news for drivers on a budget.

Back in the mid-Nineties, buyers in the market for a small executive car had a limited choice. Only three names dominated - BMW, Mercedes and Audi. It…

The security guard at Brunting-thorpe Proving Ground knows a thing or two about cars.

If you think the car in the pictures looks a little like the old Mercedes E-Class, then that's because it is! It's the new SsangYong Chairman, and it …

Let's face it - looks are important. No matter what qualities we admire in others, attraction is largely based on whether or not we like what we're se…

Will car firms ever get bored with dreaming up catchy yet indecipherable tags for their latest creations? We've already had the MPV (Multi Purpose Veh…

Gran Turismo. To the videogame generation, it's a name that conjures up imagery of screaming Japanese supercars in high-speed computerised duels.

If you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves. It's a message that's certainly true when you buy Citroen's latest addition to t…

Not all wealthy people want to make a huge impression. The amazing success of Lexus over the past 14 years is proof positive, thanks to a range of wel…

We don't usually feature racing cars on these pages, but this was an opportunity too good to miss. Bentley gave us the chance to have a few laps behin…

Throughout its eight-year production run, Nissan's Almera has never really set our pulses racing, but this special edition has caught our eye.

We Brits are big fans of practicality. As a result, we buy more MPVs than any other country in Europe and, when it comes to mainstream models, the hat…