Car group tests

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?

Rear-wheel-drive coupes go head to head as the new Toyota GR86 takes on the two-door BMW 230i

We put eight sports cars and supercars through their paces to determine the best driver's car of 2023

These are our favourite long-term cars from the past year

On its 50th anniversary, we celebrate the arrival, trajectory and future promise of the Renault 5

We've pitted many cars against each other over the past year, and these are our favourite battles

We drive some of the greatest Audis of all time to see how the brand has developed over the years

All-new Range Rover Sport meets Audi rival in a premium SUV rematch

There’s an all-new BMW X1 in dealers – does it have the talent to see off the current Audi Q3?

With plenty of heritage behind it, can the new Honda Civic show these rivals how it’s done?