Road tests

New diesel allows SUV to finally fulfil potential

People carrier is sharpened up to fend off challenge from improved rivals

Japanese MPV gets a facelift, too. But what’s it like on road?

Ignore the crazy disguise. This firebreather evokes memories of the first M3!

Ariel's massive new engine makes the lightweight Atom an even faster, crazier drive than ever before.

Do the CLS's sharp new looks, improved cabin and cleaner engine line-up keep the Mercedes ahead of the four-door coupé pack?

We take to the track for a drive in the most hardcore SLS yet to see if it can live up to Mercedes rich motorsport history.

Troubled Korean firm Ssangyong are turning over a new leaf with this compact crossover - its first model ever to feature a monocoque chassis.

We drive the most powerful diesel version of Seat's sporty supermini estate to find out if the extra room in the back spoils the fun factor.

Now you can rip up the road guilt-free, as Italian V8 stunner gets stop-start.

Our verdict on classier version of Toyota’s hybrid Prius, and new entry point to luxury arm’s range.

Raft of changes makes open-air super Brit even more desirable

Do nip and tuck styling and fresh diesel keep 4x4 on top?

Skoda estate is given a rugged makeover

Hot new load-carrier combines practicality with performance. But does it strike the right balance?

Wackily styled crossover hits British roads

We get behind the wheel of all-electric Peugeot to deliver our verdict

Verdict on Peugeot’s scooter-style electric BB1

Stop-start version of latest family car aims to clean up

Stripped-out supercar ups the ante again

We take an exclusive first drive in SEAT's high-tech electric concept ahead of its debut at the Paris show.

Bigger than a C-MAX, smaller than an S-MAX. How does Ford's new seven-seater shape up? We took to the road to find out

Ford's stylish, practical and superb to drive – all-new compact MPV is hard to fault.

Will revised hatch’s understated looks make it a more appealing prospect?

We take to the track in sensational all-electric Citroen supercar, does performance match its breathtaking looks?

Huge MPV is set to be a big hit

BlueEfficiency version of coupé blends economy and pace

We get behind the wheel of a UK-spec Micra for the first time

We pit the Cosworth tuned Impreza against three of its legendary fore-runners in an exclusive first test.

Historic tuning badge finds its way on to hot Renaultsport supermini.

Does Nissan's newcomer the Leaf top of the electric car tree?

We see if battery model offers the same winning package as regular hatch.

The latest Ford Mondeo is the most powerful diesel yet and a host of changes designed to take on premium rivals.

Nissan's leviathan off-roader gets more powerful diesel engine and gentle styling tweaks.

We take to the road in Audi's all-new stylish CLS challenger.