Car group tests

Is it second time lucky for the Volkswagen ID.3? We see if early updates can see off the MG4

A refresh has upped the ante for Mercedes-AMG’s A 45 S. How does it shape up against our reigning Hot Hatch of the Year, the Honda Civic Type R?

Honda is aiming at the big-selling Nissan Qashqai with its new ZR-V. We find out if it’s got what it takes

Can the Maserati Grecale beat the Porsche Macan for hot-SUV honours?

We’ve been impressed by the BMW M2 so far, but how does it fare against the performance-focused Porsche 718 Cayman GTS?

We rank the UK’s one-tonne pick-up trucks

Hyundai’s slick new Ioniq 6 takes on the BMW i4 in a fight for electric executive honours

The all-new Renault Austral takes on the class-leading Hyundai Tucson

As the last-ever Fiesta rolls off Ford’s production line, we take a look back at this iconic small family supermini testing every version

M Division’s latest creation goes head-to-head with one of its greatest hits to see how 20 years of progress have shaped its performance coupes

The updated Honda Jazz now comes in Sport guise. Is it any more fun than the Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport?

The Mercedes A-Class is the definition of a premium hatchback – can the DS 4 deliver a fresh alternative?

SUV-styled models are all the rage, but is the Karoq or T-Roc tops?

VW’s Golf is the family car benchmark, while the Octavia wins the space race. Which is the best, though?

These swoopy coupe-SUVs both use full-electric drivetrains, but which do we prefer?

Both these superminis pack great refinement, space and tech into a solid package – but which is best?

The Track Pack version of the Focus is the latest fast Ford. We put it through its paces against Hyundai’s i30 N hot hatch

Vauxhall has tweaked the Grandland to provide a stronger rival to the big-selling Kia Sportage. We find out if it has succeeded

The big-selling Tesla Model Y is the car to beat in the premium electric SUV class. Can the new Lexus RZ do it?

The BYD Atto 3 is the first of a new wave of Chinese EVs - can it beat the already established Kia Niro?

Audi’s Q8 e-tron gets an update and a new name – but is that enough to beat the Genesis Electrified GV70?

Smooth, refined electric executive saloons from Mercedes and Genesis battle it out

The updated Toyota Corolla takes on the Honda Civic and Kia Ceed in a three-way hatchback clash

Small electric SUVs offer a fine mix of efficiency and desirable looks. Is the BMW iX1 a better option than the Volvo C40?

Nissan’s latest X-Trail aims to be the perfect solution for families who need a seven-seat SUV. We pitch it against the Kia Sorento

The swoopy new Peugeot 408 locks horns with Cupra's Formentor crossover

Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz takes electric family-car desirability to a new level – but can it beat the Tesla Model Y?

New Honda Civic Type R locks horns with most powerful VW Golf R ever for bragging rights

The BMW M3 Touring offers a new take on the fast family wagon. But is a Jaguar F-Pace SVR actually a better bet?

Mercedes has let AMG loose on the latest SL. We put it to the test against BMW’s M850i Convertible

Can a performance SUV compete with a four-wheel-drive hot hatch for driving fun? We find out, courtesy of Porsche and BMW

We line up superminis from Dacia and Citroen in our head-to-head road test to find the best-value option

The Solterra marks Subaru’s first step into electrification. Can it beat the Skoda Enyaq?

They’re not hot hatches, but these three models from Cupra, BMW and Mazda still have sporty pretensions

The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is seen as yet another relaunch for the Italian firm - does it have the measure of the Volvo XC40?

The GWM Ora Funky Cat blends electric drive and stand-out style in a value package. Can it beat the MG4?