In-depth reviews

Great to look at, agile and fun to drive, the Punto Sporting has a lot going for it. It's well equipped too, and offers a fine blend of performance, e…

The original hot hatch is once again one of the world's best.

The Civic Type-S is one of the best cars in its class. Revised suspension gives the three-door more bite, while the five-door's clever rear seats and …

Stunning and charismatic, the Brera fills the coupe brief to the letter. It's a car you would be proud to own and drive.

The 197 handles wonderfully. With nimble cornering ability and bags of grip, it's every inch the hot hatch.

Many said Bentley were being foolish to move 'downmarket' with a range of cheaper cars but the success of the Continental GT has underlined what a sen…

The XKR is pretty and endowed with superb road manners, a great cabin and muscular performance.

The Fusion, as its name suggests, combines elements of different cars to create what Ford has dubbed an 'Urban Activity Vehicle'.

The Toledo is a hatchback based on an MPV that's trying to be a saloon.

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.