Reviews
Tow poles tested
Tow poles tested
A tow pole can come to the rescue if you break down – and unlike a rope, it won’t fray or snap. We put eight of the best to the ultimate test...
Renault Megane GT
Renault Megane GT
Latest version of the sporty three-door loses some of its lustre with diesel power
MINI Cooper D facelift
MINI Cooper D facelift
Is the facelifted MINI Cooper D good enough to take on the Audi A1? We find out.
Citroen DS3 DSport
Citroen DS3 DSport
Latest addition to our fleet scores on specs appeal – as we have spent ages personalising it...
VW Scirocco R Cup CNG
VW Scirocco R Cup CNG
We travel to Germany to try out VW's eco-racer, a modified Scirocco R that runs exclusively on compressed natural gas.
Audi A1 vs Audi 50
Audi A1 vs Audi 50
We bring Audi’s new premium supermini face-to-face with its classic seventies forebear: the pioneering 50 in an exclusive test.
Smart ForTwo CDI
Smart ForTwo CDI
Smart's iconic ForTwo city car gets a revamp inside and out. Can the improvements keep it at the front of the pack?
Saab 9-5 Aero XWD
Saab 9-5 Aero XWD
This is the hottest new 9-5 we've tested yet, but how does the 'Aero' flagship compare with the rest of the range - and its premium rivals?
SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive
SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive
SEAT up the ante in the economy battle with its new green star the Ibiza Ecomotive - capable of over 80mpg.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
The Cayenne is the world’s fastest 4x4 - and the new model hits Britain offering stronger performance and even greater efficiency.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee
All-new flagship off-roader doesn't reach the UK for another 12 months, but already we've put it to the test.
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TSI
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TSI
Is Golf-based saloon still a bridge too far for British buyers? We hit the road in the US to find out.
All-new 9-5 vs Superb
All-new 9-5 vs Superb
Fresh from its recent troubles, revitalised Saab has introduced its all-new 9-5. Can it tempt buyers away from Skoda’s brilliant Superb?
Best 14k cars
Best 14k cars
With the average price of a new car £14,000, we try five very different top buys for the money...
Nissan 370Z
Nissan 370Z
As we pile on the miles in our long-term sports coupé, we ask if it could be today’s answer to the classic Seventies’ TV cop car?
BMW X5 review (2010 facelift)
BMW X5 review (2010 facelift)
Facelifted premium SUV remains a class leader.
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari 458 Italia
It’s the sexiest supercar on the road, but can it back up the poster boys looks with a storming drive? We reveal all.
Audi A8 L W12
Audi A8 L W12
The long-wheelbase version of the new A8 claims to offer plush surroundings and surprising pace. We try Audi's new flagship.
If I won the lottery... Lancia Stratos
If I won the lottery... Lancia Stratos
The Stratos is one of the most beautiful cars ever to have entered a special stage. Less than 500 were ever made, and they are now prized collectors’ …
Skoda Fabia vRS vs Super 2000 rally car
Skoda Fabia vRS vs Super 2000 rally car
We put the new Fabia vRS to the ultimate test – by rating it against Skoda’s ultra-successful supermini-based rally car...
SEAT Leon Cupra R vs Rivals
SEAT Leon Cupra R vs Rivals
First there was Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon. Then the World Cup.Now can Spain top off its success in the hot hatch class with SEAT’s new Leon Cupra R? W…
BMW 535i SE
BMW 535i SE
Can our Audi-loving editor be converted to BMW?
This cutting-edge 5-Series could be the car to do it...
MINI Countryman vs Nissan Juke
MINI Countryman vs Nissan Juke
In this world exclusive, Auto Express pits the MINI Countryman against another new arrival - the Nissan Juke crossover
Abarth Punto Evo
Abarth Punto Evo
Fiat's in house tuners aim to give this Italian supermini even more sting - without compromising everyday useability.
Infiniti G37 Convertible
Infiniti G37 Convertible
Luxury drop-top targets BMW 3-Series convertible, we get behind the wheel to find out it the Infiniti can beat its German opposition.
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI
Is this the most practical people’s car ever? We hit road to give our verdict on Volkswagen's latest MPV.
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford's US-only hybrid model maps out blue oval’s eco future - with hybrid versions of the C-MAX and Focus on the horizon.
Nissan Murano
Nissan Murano
Nissan's luxury SUV gets given a new lease of life thanks to a gutsy 2.5-litre diesel engine and styling revamp.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
The latest and greatest incarnation of Porsche's rear-engined supercar has arrived - with more power than ever before - but what's it like to drive?
Vauxhall VXR8
Vauxhall VXR8
The 2011 version of Vauxhall's tail-happy sports saloon was on display at Goodwood, and we drove it up the hill to find out what's new.