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127 new cars for 2012

Our end-of-year special preview of all the great new models coming your way in the next 12 months

Car group tests

24 Dec 2011

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Peugeot 508 SW: Second report

Ho ho ho! Our practical estate has been borrowed by Santa for his festive deliveries

Long-term tests

21 Dec 2011

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Renault Twingo

We drive the facelifted Renault Twingo, which gets sharper looks and improved cabin quality

Road tests

20 Dec 2011

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Fiat Panda TwinAir

The new Panda impressed in diesel form, so now we try the ultra-efficient TwinAir version

Road tests

19 Dec 2011

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Citroen DS5 Hybrid4

We drive the new large luxury hybrid from Citroen - is it worth the high price?

Road tests

19 Dec 2011

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Hyundai ix35: Final report

Does the ix35 tick all the boxes for family buyers? After 12 months at the wheel, our man is well placed to reveal all

Long-term tests

19 Dec 2011

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Kia Rio vs VW Polo

Downsizing to an eco-friendly supermini can slash your costs. But does Kia’s ultra-efficient new Rio demand any compromises? We find out as it meets t…

Car group tests

19 Dec 2011

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Audi A5 3.0 TDI Coupe

Increased power, sharper styling and greater fuel economy make A5 coupe more appealing

Road tests

16 Dec 2011

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Audi R8 4.2 Coupe Limited Edition

High-spec special-edition version of the Audi R8 celebrates the firm's Le Mans wins

Road tests

14 Dec 2011

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Saab 9-5: Final report

We say goodbye to saloon. Is it goodbye to the brand, too?

Long-term tests

14 Dec 2011

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MINI Coupe vs rivals

New diesel MINI Coupe mixes striking looks with low costs. Can it see off a trio of stylish rivals?

Car group tests

14 Dec 2011

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New Fiat Panda

All-new Panda supermini gets bigger and better cabin, plus range of clean engines. So is it a winner?

Road tests

14 Dec 2011

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Plantronics M155 Marque hands-free kit

Stylish Bluetooth earpiece takes design cues from the latest Apple iPhone

Product reviews

14 Dec 2011

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Hycote Pro Valet black polish review

Polish hides swirls and scratches in your bodywork, but takes some effort to apply

Product reviews

14 Dec 2011

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Revell Audi R8 radio-control car review

We test the new radio-controlled Audi R8 from Revell

Product reviews

14 Dec 2011

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MINI Countryman JCW

We drive a prototype of the storming four-wheel drive Countryman JCW in the snow

Road tests

13 Dec 2011

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Ford Focus Zetec S 2.0 TDCi

The Focus Zetec S has impressed in petrol form. Is the diesel version just as good?

Road tests

12 Dec 2011

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SsangYong Korando vs Hyundai ix35

Is the new Korando a fresh start for SsangYong? We test it against the Hyundai ix35

Car group tests

12 Dec 2011

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Suzuki Swift: Second report

Our roving reporter has been canvassing opinion on the Swift – and it’s been proving popular with the Auto Express jury

Long-term tests

12 Dec 2011

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Toyota iQ EV

We get behind the wheel of the electric Toyota iQ ahead of its launch next year

Road tests

12 Dec 2011

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BMW Z4 20i

The Z4 roadster is now available with an entry-level four-cylinder engine. We drive it…

Road tests

12 Dec 2011

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Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D

Subtle styling and revised diesel make the facelifted Avensis a smooth operator

Road tests

9 Dec 2011

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Subaru BRZ

We're first to drive Subaru's version of the Toyota GT 86 coupe - how does it compare?

Road tests

9 Dec 2011

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BMW 520d EfficientDynamics

Cleanest version of the BMW 5 Series is also the best

Road tests

9 Dec 2011

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Honda Jazz EV

We drive the new electric supermini-MPV from Honda that breaks new ground

Road tests

9 Dec 2011

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Hyundai Veloster

The Hyundai Veloster coupe hits British roads. So is it really a Scirocco rival?

Road tests

7 Dec 2011

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Subaru XV

We've driven Subaru's answer to the Nissan Qashqai - can it cut it in the already congested compact SUV market?

Road tests

7 Dec 2011

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Audi A4 Avant

We drive the flagship diesel version of the updated Audi A4 estate, that blends pace, space, efficiency

Road tests

7 Dec 2011

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Mitsubishi Shogun SG4

Shogun off-roader gets cleaner engine and styling upgrades

Road tests

7 Dec 2011

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VW up! vs rivals

Has the new VW up! redefined the city car class? We find out in its first test on British roads

Car group tests

7 Dec 2011

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Navigon 42 Premium sat-nav

Simplicity is the name of the game with Navigon's latest software

Product reviews

7 Dec 2011

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Bluecol Anti-freeze Tester

New gadget checks how well your coolant is working

Product reviews

7 Dec 2011

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Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi

We drive the new Mondeo-rivalling Kia Optima, hoping to storm the family saloon class with its striking looks and value for money

Road tests

6 Dec 2011

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Audi A1: Final report

After six months, our senior road tester bids a fond farewell to our smart and sophisticated supermini

Long-term tests

5 Dec 2011

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Range Rover Evoque 2WD

Our car of the year is now available as a more efficient front-wheel drive model

Road tests

2 Dec 2011

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VW Golf GTI 35

We hit the road in the sizzling anniversary edition of the VW Golf GTI hot hatch legend

Road tests

2 Dec 2011