Road tests

The Audi e-tron Spyder is a plug-in hybrid with a twin-turbocharged diesel. But it also previews a baby R8 sports car. We drive it...

All-electric Renault Fluence Z.E. is the first zero-emissions saloon – but is it any good?

We drive Audi's diesel-electric hybrid convertible that previews entry-level supercar

Efficient diesel is set to be the top-selling new 1 Series – and we try it on UK roads

Entry-level petrol version of new supermini aims to keep running costs to a minimum - we try it out on UK roads

Our verdict on the Volkswagen up! city car in £8,970 mid-level Move trim

Our verdict on monster HEMI V8 that gives SUV a supercar punch

We try the 78.5mpg diesel version of the Chevrolet Aveo supermini.

We deliver our verdict on the Chevrolet Camaro that's been tuned for UK roads

We drive the faster and more efficient Audi S8, fitted with an all-new 526bhp 4.0-litre V8

Uniquely styled diesel hybrid is a quirky but compelling choice

Our verdict on the diesel Hyundai i40 saloon - it looks great and is good to drive, too

All-new, luxurious Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is set to take on the Ford S-MAX

All-electric version of 1 Series Coupe previews the powertrain that will be fitted to the BMW i3

We drive the new 458 Spider. It looks set to become Ferrari's best-selling model and it's easy to see why…

Our verdict on the 1.6-litre petrol powered version of the new Mercedes B-Class

Striking new supermini from Chrysler makes a big impression

Our verdict on the spacious new Audi A6 executive estate

New MPV aims to take on C-MAX with a sporty drive and efficient engines

Upgrades under the skin promise to make four-door better than ever

Is the big-capacity diesel the best version of new Rio supermini?

Rebadged Lancia arrives in UK promising ‘style and luxury’

Plug-in version of hybrid favourite promises 135mpg. It’s here next year

We hit British roads to see if new hatch resolves previous flaws

Cooper SD model blends potent performance, thrilling handling and 65mpg potential to dazzling effect

BMW launches its most economical 5 Series yet, which can do 62.8mpg and emits just 119g/km of CO2

We put the beautiful new Bentley GTC through its paces

We see if mid-range model is the best choice

Drop-top looks great, but is it as good to drive?

Can the first ever turbocharged M5 deliver the driving thrills of its predecessors? We get behind the wheel to find out

British luxury flagship gets a refresh for 2012 – but is it still better to drive than be driven in?

Range-topper brings even more verve to sporty hatch

Clever engine tech helps supersaloon clean up its act

Can upgrades keep stylish four-door at top of its game?