Road tests

We drive the VW XL1 - world’s most economical car - on the streets of Doha to see what it feels like to return 313mpg.

We give our verdict on the top-spec diesel version of Ford's new Focus -this time with a manual gearbox.

Nissan's popular Qashqai crossover cleans up its act with stop/start, we test it here first.

Ford's massively popular US pick-up gets all new high-tech petrol engine - we head to Detroit to try it out

Freelander eD4 is the first two-wheel drive Land Rover, but is the eco-friendly off roader hit or miss?

Audi's all-new A6 is quicker, more agile and better quality than ever before, but is that enough for it to topple the 5-Series? Read our review to fin…

VW’s latest mid-sized saloon attempts to step out of Golf’s shadow and make an impact of its own

Audi's Q5 will be the first compact SUV hybrid in the world when it goes on sale in June, and Auto Express has taken an exclusive first drive to find …

Mazda's smaller, more powerful engine boosts quirkily styled seven-seat MPV

We take an exclusive drive in Italian tyre firm Marangoni's tuned Alfa Romeo Giulietta - which features an iPad dock and built in Segway scooter as st…

Petrol turbo expands family car’s appeal

New 6-Series Convertible hits the road and we're first to drive it

Is punchy new diesel the best version of exec?

Cabriolet version of Fiat 500 gets clever two-cylinder engine

Firebreathing version of all-new four-door coupé promises the ultimate driving experience

Does four-wheel drive give bold hatch added appeal?

Verdict on CVT auto version of new supermini

Famous four-wheel-drive system adds a new dimension to baby hot hatch

Can Lion’s new family car maul the Mondeo? We get behind wheel to reveal all...

We get behind wheel of latest version of family class best seller, top-spec diesel hits road first.

Ford’s all-new 180bhp EcoBoost petrol engine debuts in the Focus – and we take to road to see if it’s the perfect partner to family hatch...

We get an exclusive first drive of Audi's ultimate hot-hatch, the storming 335bhp RS3.

The Skoda Superb has been one of our firm favourites for a while, and with the wintry weather conditions causing havoc, there was no better time to ge…

We give our verdict as the Hybrid version of the luxury 4x4 hits British roads for the first time - is the innovative petrol electric drivetrain worth…

The CL has been improved thanks to an all new turbocharged V8 engine that's cleaner and more powerful than ever, but how does the big coupé cope on UK…

A styling update and a superb diesel engine promise to make the 2011 Renault Laguna a real class contender, we were first behind the wheel to see how …

Lotus-based electric car delivers thrilling pace

Hot special edition version of Saab's ageing 9-3 pays tribute to rallying legend - and boasts a combination of V6 power and four-wheel drive grip, but…

The diesel version of Hyundai's supermini MPV impressed us, winning a group test shoot-out against the Nissan Note and Kia Venga, but can the petrol v…

Renault bring in a raft of styling updates for the Laguna family car - so do the changes turn the forgettable wagon into a class contender?

Lexus' flagship V8 powered four-door saloon gets a range of updates for 2011, but how does it stack up to the competition? We get behind the wheel to …

Midlife facelift for the Passat brings plenty of improvements, but mild styling changes mean that it impresses rather than dazzles.

Forget Santa's sleigh! We’ve driven the famous Kenworth truck from Coca-Cola’s Christmas adverts.

Does new hot baby finally deliver same thrills as legendary big brother?

Nissan launches its all-new Micra in 160 countries across the world, but what do we make of it in this one?

BMW's brilliant saloon blends blends pace and economy like no other