Road tests

The Version R is quick enough to keep up with the latest hot hatches that put performance at the very top of their agenda

Alfa's designers, working with styling house Pininfarina, have done a superb job with the Spider

The Galaxy is not quite perfect, but it is the best people carrier currently on sale.

The Terios looks smart from all angles, with only a cheap spare wheel cover complete with a garish Eighties-style graphic spoiling things

It's not glamorous, striking or even particularly desirable, but the Toyota Avensis makes great celebrity transport

What do you give to the car that’s got everything?

The Captiva - Chevrolet's first 4x4 - has finally hit Europe and Auto Express was first to get behind the wheel!

With temperatures hitting the roof, why not go for a car without one this summer?

The well rounded 9-3 Cabriolet is a capable alternative to modern, metal-roofed opposition

If you value style over out-and-out practicality, the Chrysler certainly won't disappoint

The Accent is comfortable, cheap to run... and much better than before

Replacing a legend is never easy, particularly when it comes to cars as famous as Audi's TT.

The new Captiva's good-looking, has a wide model range, plus a great diesel engine

Its blend of power sources mean it meets some tough emissions and fuel consumption targets

VW has to be applauded for developing the original concept, rather than simply recreating it

Practical and stylish, the Roomster takes Skoda in a new direction

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is hugely competent in every area

The Avant blends pace, practicality and style in a way that only an Audi can

The Clio's trump cards include nimble handling, determined grip and a supple ride

Part executive estate, part SUV... Audi's Allroad has all the dynamic abilities of a luxury car with just enough of the mud-plugging skills of an off-…

Muscle cars are back! Ford's retro-look, big-power Mustang has plugged that long-vacant space in US buyers' hearts - and now Chevrolet wants a piece o…

When it comes to seven-seat MPVs, choice is limited if you have a big family, but only a small budget. Citroen's Berlingo and Fiat's Doblo provide ple…

With great looks and an affordable price, the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop seems to have what it takes to climb to the very top of the coupé-cabriolet class…

Even if you drive the toughest 4x4 on the planet, there is still one thing that will stop you in your tracks - deep water. While scaling mountains, de…

BMW makes lots of noise about the similarity between its World Touring Car Championship racers and roadgoing models - with good reason.

Want a practical, reliable and well built family car? Head for Skoda. Want to stand out from the crowd? Then, until recently, you had to look elsewher…

With the promise of style and practicality, we've already been impressed by Ford's new Galaxy - but that was in flagship form. Most family buyers will…

With tax breaks, exemption from city centre congestion charging and green emissions, hybrids have become a must have for friends of the environment. S…

Line up a classic Golf GTI MkI next to its modern successor, and there's one obvious difference - size. The latest version of VW's hot hatch has match…

When it comes to leaving a Legacy, Subaru knows what it's doing. However, even the Japanese company's talented team of engineers couldn't resist tinke…

From an American giant to a British baby! Vauxhall's supermini-based MPV, the Meriva, may be small, but it's difficult to beat for versatility.

Over in the US, pick-ups are what Ford does best, and in the land where bigger is better, the blue oval has come up with the incredible Super Chief. T…