Road tests

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

Our verdict on the new, high-quality Hyundai i30 hatchback - can it compete with the Focus?

We hit amazing top speed as supercar stunner throws down the gauntlet

Classy Audi A1 finally adds 99g/km emissions to its list of talents

The VW up! promises to rip up the city car rulebook by delivering big car refinement and desirability

Is the petrol-powered version of the new 3 Series as impressive as its diesel counterpart?

We drive the new M5 on UK roads for the first time - how does it fare?

New hybrid luxury car promises more thrills than before. Does the new GS deliver?

The SEAT Mii is the third new city car based on the VW up! and is the brand's first entry into the small car market since the Arosa, so is it any good…

This Mazda 3 looks subtle, but it is Britain’s most powerful diesel hatch

We drive the mighty SLK 55 AMG which mixes pace with economy

We get behind the wheel of the most extreme C-Class yet – the C63 AMG Black Series

We get behind the wheel of the all-new BMW 3 Series ahead of its launch in February 2012

We get behind the wheel of the fastest-ever Jaguar convertible, and it’s also its most expensive model

US-only Volkswagen Passat is big on value, space and quality - it's just a shame we can't have it in the UK

All-new Suzuki Kizashi saloon claims to be a drivers' car with four-wheel drive and sharp handling. But is it any good?

Does the entry-level petrol Astra GTC measure up to the new coupe’s sporting image?

New range-extending version of the SEAT Leon promises 166mpg and 39g/km

The Land Rover Defender gets a fresh lease of life thanks to an all-new diesel engine

Sizzling Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition takes hot hatch flier to next level

Sharper-looking luxury soft-top promises better drive to match. Does it deliver?

SsangYong returns to the UK with all-new Giugiaro-styled Korando SUV

Shrunken Audi Q5 arrives to take the fight to BMW X1 with a blend of high quality and refinement

Skoda’s version of the Volkswagen up! offers all the style, space and quality of the VW, but for less cash

Electric concept previews future Renault commercial vehicles, but can a van really be exciting?

The big-selling Nissan Qashqai gets an all-new efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine and extra gadgets

We get behind the wheel of the range-topping, petrol-powered Honda Civic

Sportiest model in Range Rover line-up is refreshed for 2012

We hit the road in pioneering hydrogen-fuelled crossover

British firm updates Land Rover Discovery for 2012 model year

Upgraded Mazda 3 gets new looks, extra kit and revised suspension