• Chevy Spark vs rivals

Tiny city cars are big news – but is the new Chevrolet Spark a contender? We find out as it meets key rivals.

• Skoda Superb estate vs Vauxhall Insignia Sports tourer

Skoda’s impressive Superb is now available as an estate. Is it good enough to take class honours from our current champion, Vauxhall’s Insignia Sports Tourer?

• VW Scirocco R vs. rivals

Volkswagen's new Scirocco R meets three red-hot rivals in a sizzling shoot-out. Can it blast its way to the front of the pack?

• New Jaguar XJ vs. rivals

It's the big test for new diesel XJ as it takes on BMW and Mercedes

• Kia Venga vs. Citroen C3 Picasso

Kia has entered the supermini-MPV market with the smart-looking Venga. But stacked up against it is one of the best family cars money can buy...

• Old favourites vs new challengers

Stand out from the crowd – and save money – by choosing an alternative to the most popular new cars. We pick substitutes for the current top five...

• Citroen DS3 vs. MINI Cooper

It’s the most important Citroen in years – so we see if the new DS3 premium hatchback is worthy of its famous name as it takes on the class-leading MINI