Road tests

The Mazda 3 possesses a fine mix of subtle design, good economy and strong performance

The Clio 197 is arguably one of the finest hot hatches on sale with dynamic depth and back road ability

The new Auris impresses by balancing a super-torquey diesel engine with excellent fuel economy

The Focus CC-3 is good value and fun to drive but it's short on interior space and performance

The Corsa may be growing in size but it still has excellent engine performance and comes with some great extras

The S600L is one of the best luxury cars in the world but there are less financially intimidating versions in the range

The Touareg's V6 engine is well made, but many would prefer the SE spec trim over the Altitude's

The Focus runs on cheaper, cleaner biofuel and costs no more than the regular version

The car is a great drive and has a great exterior, but the interior is unimpressive

The new C-Class improves upon the previous version in almost every way

Skoda follows up the success of the first Fabia with this stylish second offering

The turbodiesel engine works well in the 1007, but unfortunately, it's a bit too expensive

Fluid handling and strong grip is topped off with punchy performance and great all-round ability

Presently not the best political climate for 4x4s, but a fairly decent car nonetheless

A decent engine and a reasonable price tag make the Dodge Avenger worth a second look

With its new roof and great looks, the BMW 335i SE Convertible is the pick of the 3-series class

The V8 engine and fabulous design will make the Vantage Roadster a sure-fire hit

The new Defender benefits from a fresh engine and significant cabin improvements

The Anniversary edition comes with £1,400 of extra kit, but after that, there's not much difference to the regular Zetec

The Gallardo Superleggera nearly matches the Porsche 911 for sheer excitement and style

The M5 Touring has a conservative estate-car feel with the power of a mighty V10 engine

The SLR 722 is blindingly fast but unresponsive steering and brakes hold it back

Maybach's awesome supersaloon gets an update

The Roomster looks like a 4x4 but has the tidy handling of a regular two-wheel drive

The comfortable and highly-practical Scenic is one of the best MPVs money can buy

The special-edition Ranger has firm suspension and it's an excellent long distance cruiser

The new X5 is improved over its predecessor in every way: bigger, more flexible and better to drive

Three new trim levels offer Mercedes C-Class buyers an even better choice.

With excellent style and performance, the new flagship Corsa is the best VXR yet

The best of the 6-Series line-up, the 650i fills the gap between the 630i and the V10 M6

Fans will love the Evo's raw power and performance. It is pricey, though...

The Spider's a head turner but its handling can't match the Audi TT

The manual gearbox conversion has helped the Vanquish to achieve its 'true' character

The Ocean was introduced as a concept car but it looks as if it could hit the shops tomorrow

The Transit manages a smooth ride despite the body length and is very luxurious to boot