In-depth reviews

How good is Audi's super estate? We rate the C7-generation RS6 Avant

We're already a couple of facelifts into the Toyota Avensis, and the Ford Mondeo and Mazda 6 rival is showing its age

The Toyota Avensis Touring Sports is a very capable family estate - although it does lack a little excitement

Constant updates keep the hot hatch originator near the front of the performance car pack

Striking Lexus RC is one of the most imposing four-seat coupes around, but also has a high-quality cabin and efficient hybrid

For no-frills, dependable family motoring the Toyota Auris delivers, but it’s far from inspiring

The latest Toyota Auris Hybrid is efficient but it still falls behind rivals for quality and excitement

The estate version of the Toyota Auris offers plenty of space and the option of an efficient hybrid powertrain

The Ford C-MAX is a five-seat MPV that feels like a hatch to drive and has decent diesel engines

With elegant styling and superb performance, the Jaguar XJ confidently rivals German luxury models

The fourth generation RS 4 replaces V8 with turbocharged V6, but its all-weather pace and ability are better than ever

Small, stylish and comfortable, the Peugeot 108 city car offers a range of trim levels for all pockets

The Nissan Pulsar fills a hatchback niche that was left vacant when Nissan first introduced the Qasqhai crossover

A turbocharged 296bhp powertrain, agile chassis and quattro four-wheel drive make the stylish Audi S3 a potent hot hatch.

The Honda Jazz has served as a versatile supermini for many years, and the latest car is the most practical and well equipped ever

The Aston Martin Vantage blends modern styling with a Mercedes-AMG V8 and is one of the most appealing cars in its class

With powerful engines, a sublime chassis and a luxurious interior, the Panamera Sport Turismo could be the ultimate executive express

The i30 Fastback adds some coupe style to the Hyundai compact hatchback formula

Kia’s stylish shooting brake is a worthwhile range flagship

The fastest-ever AMG saloon, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe takes on the Porsche Panamera and BMW M6 Gran Coupe

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a classy, comfortable and capable alternative to the Audi A4 Allroad

More spacious and better to drive, the fifth generation Subaru Impreza is a highly likeable four-wheel-drive hatchback

Mitsubishi reintroduces its seven-seat Shogun Sport SUV to the UK, but it lags behind key rivals in many areas

Not the most engaging to drive, but the Audi A6 Avant is one of the biggest and most efficient premium estates

The refined Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet is one of our favourite four-seat luxury convertibles

The Mercedes C-Class Estate is a practical and comfortable family car

The Aston Martin DB11 is an old-school grand tourer that blends gorgeous looks with blistering performance and surprising comfort

The Mercedes CLS was the original premium four-door coupe, but this third-generation car moves the game on in almost every area

Anyone familiar with VW's city car will feel at home behind the wheel of this new Volkswagen e-up! electric car

The Kia Soul EV is an urban commuter car that’s cheap as chips to run, but comes with a hefty price tag

The hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai is a demonstration of future car tech you can buy today

The Ford Edge has plenty of space and technology, but it's only a five-seater

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is an entertaining and impressive little pocket rocket, but it falls short of the class leaders

The BMW M2 Competition is the entry point to high-performance BMW ownership, but some would argue it's the best

The Combo offers a choice of engines, a decent drive and the highest payload in its class

Mercedes’ latest E-Class Coupe is luxurious, but not as sporty as it looks