Road tests

Treo, Treo! We want a Treo and we want one now! That's our verdict after an exclusive first drive of Jeep's newest car, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Sh…

All good things must come to an end. After a massive run of more than 21,550,000, Volkswagen is finally pulling the plug on the original Beetle, which…

How's this for the ultimate crossover vehicle? The appropriately named Aquada Bond Series is a roadster that can turn into a speedboat at the touch of…

In the past, there have been some memorable motoring tussles. The early Nineties saw the beginning of the Ford Mondeo's fight with Vauxhall's Vectra.

German cars are notorious for skimping on standard equipment. So it's worth knowing that if you want to perk up the package of your new BMW 530d SE, i…

If you fancy saving a bit of cash, it could be time to 'Czech' your tax bill. Skoda has introduced a new V6 diesel in the Superb, and because the engi…

Despite its excellent build quality, modern styling and capable driving manners, even Nissan will admit that the average age of a Micra owner is much …

So, you thought that Volvo already had a mid-sized saloon. It's called the S60, and is the company's rival to the BMW 3-Series. What, then, is this ne…

Without innovative ideas, the world would be a much less interesting place. For example, Isaac Newton would not have discovered gravity, Albert Einste…

If the Mercedes E-Class was meant to be a subtle, elegant and civilised cruiser, someone in Stuttgart forgot to send the memo to AMG - as the German g…

Sometimes, it pays to do things by halves. We're not saying that VW has cut corners on the new five-cylinder diesel version of its Touareg - but, at £…

We were the first magazine to reveal Jaguar's plans for the new X-Type Estate - now we're first to drive it. We climbed behind the wheel of the Covent…

They're having some sleepless nights at Land Rover. BMW's big X5 set new standards for on-road dynamics in the four-wheel-drive market. And now the Ba…

There's an atmosphere of real excitement and expectation as Saab's engineers and designers gather at our photo location for the arrival of the 9-3 Spo…

When the Alfa Romeo 166 was launched in 1998, it came as a bit of a shock. The company had a reputation for making beautiful cars, but its flagship sa…

It seems some cars barely make it from the factory to the showroom before they are facelifted. Take the Nissan X-Trail off-roader, for example, which …

Three years ago, Honda launched its clinically efficient Civic. There was no doubting the hatchback's practicality, but it never managed to offer enou…

If you've got a load on your mind, then maybe Vauxhall's latest offering will help you think straight. This is the new Vectra estate, and Auto Express…

It all started as a one-off anniversary celebration for 50 golden years of Honda. But the original S2000 was never the perfect present. That is why th…

These days there's a good case for choosing diesel over petrol, but is it worthwhile with superminis? When you consider the high price premium and the…

If you think owning a hot hatch is all about making a bold statement with huge alloys and wings, then Audi's most powerful A3 to date isn't for you. B…

It's official - the most exciting-looking new car on the UK's roads is a Chrysler! Auto Express has just spent three traffic-stopping days behind the …

Nothing is as you would expect with Mazda's stunning new RX-8. It looks expensive, but it's not.

It could be a page borrowed from a sports car brochure. A new model with lowered suspension, 18-inch wheels and a BMW engine linked to all-wheel drive…

Given that SEAT is considered the sporty arm of the VW Group, a performance variant of the new Ibiza has been a long time coming. At launch, the livel…

Finally! Pininfarina has fired up the sensational two-seat Enjoy and invited Auto Express to be first to drive it. It's a great moment, but one that v…

The Swedes might not shout about it, but the Saab 9-5 has been a real success for the past two years. New diesels and a neat Tourer have helped boost …

It's amazing how a shape can make you excited. In one swoop of the stylist's pen, an object can be created that defines speed, power and presence, and…

The British Bulldog is alive and kicking! MG Rover's V8-powered ZT models are finally with us, and Auto Express has been granted exclusive access to a…

There isn't a soul in sight as we pull the wraps from the first-ever production SLR to hit the road.

It's not only high-performance cars that Subaru is keen to develop for UK drivers. The fast-growing SUV market is becoming increasingly important for …

There are some big claims being made for the new Toyota Avensis. According to the latest television adverts, the upmarket Ford Mondeo rival is much mo…

Focus RS owners don't just drive a 'Ford' and M3 fans own more than a 'BMW'. So why do Impreza owners refer to their cars simply as a 'Scooby'? It see…

Watch out, Ford - Citroen has set its sights firmly on the top of the UK's sales charts with the sensational new C2.

Ford's current Focus is feeling the pressure. Although the family favourite is still riding high in the sales charts - it has been Britain's best-sell…

Here's another people carrier that aims to save you money on fuel. Buy any Volkswagen and you are usually better off going for the costlier TDI models…