• Buyer's guide: VW Golf GTI MkV

Fifth generation brought hot hatch back to top of the class – but is there anything to watch out for?

• Buyers guide: Ford Mondeo

It's Britain's family favourite and there are loads about, so how do you ensure you get a good one?

• Beware the Tax Trap

New emissions-based road tax rules are set to hit drivers hard – unless you buy carefully

• Ford Mondeo ST TDCi vs Octavia vRS

Hot diesels from Skoda and Ford are bargains right now. Which is our choice?

• Smart ForFour vs Nissan Micra

Small, light and cheap to run – these cars from Nissan and Smart have the lot!

• Badges of honour...

Bag a prestige car at a value price with Mercedes’ A-Class and BMW’s 1-Series

• Honda S2000

Want a roadster that’s a good everyday car and great fun on a track, too? Look no further...