Road tests

There’s no stopping Lexus! The Japanese brand that once copied its German rivals is heading out on its own.

Pick-ups face an uncertain future. Tax breaks for company car users brought a new breed of motorists to the wheel, but that’s all set to change.

The fight to build the world’s most powerful cars shows no sign of slowing

Who better to design an off-roader than Subaru?

Bioenthanol boosts power and cuts emissions, but few outlets sell the alternative fuel

It’s official! Kia is not only the world’s fastest-growing motor manufacturer, it’s on track to prove itself the planet’s most improved car firm, too

It’s not only the ST that’s been given more power – just when you thought Mitsubishi’s Evo IX couldn’t get any faster, it has

Fast Ford fans have never had it so good – and it’s down to the fact we’re living in the golden age of the hot hatch

When was the last time you saw a Mazda 3 on the road? Mazda wants to remedy the situation and has launched a revised version of the 3

With temperatures soaring, where better to test Audi’s red-hot new RS4 Cabriolet than the UK?

Could blue be the colour that stops us seeing red at the pumps? VW thinks so

SUVs, MPVs and crossovers are all the rage, but don't forget the benefits of the basic family car

We get an early look at the entry-level Lotus Elise S

New VW Touran uses turbo and supercharger to push a 1.4-litre engine to the limit

Porsche decides to unleash a cheaper, entry-level Cayman

Mercedes stalks Porsche's 911 GT3 with new lightweight 400bhp SLK

Toy­ota’s super-tough Land Cruiser gets an Invincible special edition

Mitsubishi launches Lancer that is wingless and non-turbo - the £11,500 Sport

The Nissan Micra C+C is an excellent supermini convertible, with a neat electric glass roof plus comfortable ride

An exclusive first ride of Jaguar's XKR reveals a superb engine and handling

With sharper responses and a more controlled feel in corners, BMW's Z4 Coupé hand­les better than the Roadster

Renault has done a great job of making the Renaultsport Clio 197 more comfortable without spoiling the driving thrills