Reviews

The McLaren 650S Spider is even more intense than the coupe version, delivering open-top thrills

Special edition adds more flair to Suzuki Swift supermini

The Vauxhall Corsa SXi offers sporty looks, but it can't match them with driving enjoyment

New Cadillac CTS is a great cruiser, but can't quite keep up with its German rivals

Apple seems to be the car wash fragrance as this thick cleaner from Muc-Off is packed with it once mixed in the bucket

If you want the snow foam look but can’t afford a pressure washer and lance, this achieves a similar all-white coating using just a hose

We’ve been impressed with some products from this revamped Mer range, but High Shine Car Wash had to give best to rivals in the water beading test.

There’s a pleasant apple scent from a bucket of this Angelwax car wash, which can also be applied through a pressure washer snow foam lance.

Usefully, ValetPRO claims this won’t remove any wax or paint sealants on the car and instead prolongs their life.

You need to take care when mixing this wash as we measured the recommended four capfuls per gallon as more than the 28ml alternative in the instructio…

Another shampoo that claims to leave “a high gloss, water repellent finish”

If you’re after a cheap but effective car wash, look no further than this big pack from Simoniz.

After our top two, the results were very close, but Autoglym just squeezed on to the podium

Despite the big pack, Halfords’ own-brand car wash is not on our podium because of its cracking low price

Alongside the big Halfords and Simoniz packs, this 300ml bottle of Bilt-Hamber looks expensive

Cadillac CTS 2014 rivals the BMW 5 Series, but can it match the German saloons for desirability?

Packed with loads of standard kit, the Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition plays the value for money card well

First-ever plug-in hybrid SUV promises to save owners thousands of pounds

Has Nissan captured the spirit of the original Note with this all new model?

Turbo-less three-cylinder in this Ford Fiesta 1.0 80PS keeps costs low

The top-spec Ford Fiesta Titanium is great to drive and comes with plenty of kit

New Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6 CDTi promises mixture of strong efficiency and great refinement

Mercedes C200 BlueTec has highest economy and lowest emissions in the range

Similar to the Odyssey 325, but a bit smaller, pricier and harder to fit.

Smaller brother to the Exodus 470l, the 360l is narrower and thus easier to fit.

New Mercedes GLA looks sporty in 220 CDI AMG Line trim - but it's still comfortable and practical

New low-CO2 Mercedes A180 CDI ECO aims to take top spot in the economical family hatch class

Stylish Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sportiva hatch gets new trim levels and improved cabin for 2014

Frugal new 1.2 e-THP petrol engine for Citroen C4 VTR+ is pick of the range