Road tests

New-look family hatch goes big on comfort, but loses the bold styling that marked out previous model

We bring the new Clio Raider together with its 5 GT Turbo predecessor

Four-door coupe gets styling tweaks, smoother ride and a cleaner engine

Last-of-line Impreza super saloon goes out with a bang

Old-school hot hatch pumps up the fun factor as it debuts in the UK

Our verdict on the petrol versions of Subaru’s new Qashqai rival

Our verdict on the powerful diesel version of the classy new A6 estate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cleanest version of the BMW 5 Series is also the best

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

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

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

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

Shogun off-roader gets cleaner engine and styling upgrades

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

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

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

We take a spin in Vauxhall's electric two-seater city car

New diesel Qashqai+2 blends economy with pace

New small-capacity diesel promises greater efficiency than ever

Our verdict on the hottest new Focus on sale now, the Zetec S with a 177bhp turbo petrol engine

We get an early taste of the new Honda CR-V to see if it's still a contender in the compact SUV class

Special-edition WRX STi turns up the heat, but the rally-bred saloon is still showing its age

Could the CX-5 be the new king of the crossovers? We find out...

We drive the new Toyota GT 86 - a 197bhp rear-wheel drive lightweight coupe