Road tests

Base model is the pick of new executive range

Do revisions keep blue oval’s popular MPV at top of the class?

A pick-up from Volkswagen? Yes, really... and we’ve driven it first!

Newcomer aims to set the ultra-competitive small car sector alight

Lighter, more efficient flagship hits the road with Jag’s new XJ firmly in its sights

Big MPV gets revolutionary new ecoboost turbo petrol engine as part of facelift

Will new mini-MPV prove a hit with Brits?

Warm diesel aims to blend low running costs with real driving fun

We get behind the wheel of new four-door supercar - is this Aston's best ever car?

We get to grips with 345bhp 4.2-litre diesel version of all-new flagship saloon. Can it beat the class leaders?

Sporty seven-seater gets a raft of updates for 2010, including all-new EcoBoost turbo engine.

Do styling and chassis tweaks bring hatch into contention?

We hit road in 2wd turbo version of Czechs’ baby SUV.

New version of Korean SUV is a more refined prospect.

Is Italian firm’s hi-tech tour de force the future for green cars?

We get world first access to groundbreaking new supermini-MPV

Our verdict on new 70mpg premium hatchback

don’t be fooled by the softer look – the new 5-Series is more capable than ever!

We give verdict on showroom-ready version of pioneering new plug-in hybrid

New badge and engines keep hatchback fresh

Firebreathing pick-up offers genuine thrills

We sample Ford’s new engine technology that’s coming to UK

New luxury brand’s two-door contender has established prestige rivals in sight

Latest diesel aims to transform Spanish brand’s acclaimed warm hatch

We get a grip in the all-new exec that’s gunning for quattro Audis

Firm ditches V6 to give new flagship tuned version of GTI’s turbo. Is it more convincing than its big-selling brother?

Verdict on innovative all-electric family car

Can new SUV steal sales from Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai?

As boxy baby finally arrives, we see if it’s big in the city...

Upgrade gives green pioneer even more muscle

Fast-Ford expert Graham Goode Racing has turned the Focus RS up to 368bhp. We take the front-wheel drive supercar for a spin.

Does the second generation battery-powered Smart live up to its name? We get behind the wheel to find out.

Hot new Renault Megane takes the fight to Ford's fearsome Focus RS.

Three-pointed star takes hydrogen route to zero emissions

Hybrid top-seller is uprated to go further on electric power alone. Is it better than ever?