In-depth reviews

The Polo is a very grown up supermini that exudes quality, though rivals offer a sharper, sportier drive

A technical tour de force that drives beautifully, yet is also easy to live with, the Porsche 911 is the world's best sports car.

The A6 allroad excels in many areas. It handles sharply, has a top quality interior and a versatile boot

BMW facelited the Z4 for 2006, but fans of the two-seat roadster should not worry.

The Terios is an attractive package, with the right 'fun factor' and real off-road capability

The temptingly priced and rapid Focus ST delivers real thrills and practicality in abundance. I

One of a number of 'family-vans' that compete in entry-level compact MPV price range, the Partner Combi is Peugeot's twin to Citroen's Berlingo.

Inspired by the seven-seat Zafira, Vauxhall's Meriva takes flexible rear seating for five to a different sector.

The initial rush of buyers that was caused by the introduction of the PT-Cruiser has ebbed, now it's become a more familiar sight

The Micra is a charming supermini that in many guises looks a steal - especially given the firm's reputation for quality and longevity.

We like the Murano's image, practicality and car-like handling.

Toyota's most important model world-wide after the Corolla, the Land Cruiser has built up a tremendous reputation for reliability and strength in its …

A best-selling supermini that is a top drive and roomy too, but could be quieter and better-equipped.

As impressive as sales were for the old ML in the last few years of its life it was seriously outclassed by its newer rivals.

Suzuki Ignis reviewed - one of the "forgotten cars", but is it any good?

Classy styling and low running costs mean the Audi A4 Cabriolet isn't easily dismissed

It's taken a long time to finally reach the showroom but the Invicta S1 is now available.

The Sharan's recent makeover has moved the MPV game upmarket.

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The bargain-priced Fiesta ST is basic but hugely entertaining and very good value.

Seat's Ibiza is the Spanish firm's sister model to the Skoda Fabia and the classy VW Polo

The 9-5 is disappointing, with competitive pricing failing to compensate for age-related shortcomings.

While the Aveo is well equipped and keenly priced, that’s not enough to make it a good buy.

Aimed at the sort of buyer who's looking for value and space the Rodius is certainly a bit left field.

Any version guarantees an intense, racecar-like driving experience in a way no other road car can. That's what makes it so brilliant.

The C2 looks great and the cabin is smart - and it's hard to beat for value - but many versions lack straight-line speed

With an unbeatable diesel range and other engineering upgrades, the Avensis is good to drive, but falls short of its competitors.

Excellent ride and handling, a roomy cabin and great refinement hand the 5-Series victory in the executive car class. It's also economical to run, tho…

Competing in the prestige coupe and cabriolet market the CLK has it all.

The Polo GTI looks similar to the Golf GTI, but doesn't match its bigger brother's superb ride and handling.

Citroen's affordable van-based MPV tested.

Ageing French supermini is off the pace and due for replacement, but has enough charm to ensure it remains popular to the end.

The Arnage benefited from major revisions in 2006.