Road tests

We're all in favour of saving fuel, but for some, maximising economy is an obsession. Citroen's C1 is the penny pincher's perfect car - and now it is …

It's tough at the top of the supermini class. As newer, bigger, safer and better-equipped models fight for the number one spot, older cars slip down t…

Small convertibles mean large sales volumes these days, but it hasn't always been that way. It was only four years ago that Peugeot's 206 CC arrived o…

Sentimentality is not a word familiar to Subaru - particularly when it comes to design. The Impreza is on its third facelift since 2001 - a feat that …

It didn't take Vauxhall long to hit the rough stuff with its brand new off-roader! The star of last month's Frankfurt Motor Show and spiritual success…

After a life in the shadows of Japanese rivals, Suzuki is finally looking for its share of the limelight.

Auto Express has done it again! We're first to deliver a verdict on an all-new Chevrolet - and this time it's the turn of the daring Aveo.

If the Cooper S Checkmate is too sporty for you, there are two other specials based on lower-powered MINIs. The One-based Seven won't be available for…

It's no secret that the current MINI's days are numbered! Development of its replacement is well underway, and the wraps are due to come off a new mod…

It's no secret that the family car class - once the biggest and most competitive in the UK - has been struggling to attract buyers. But that doesn't m…

For the past two years, Kia has been telling us not to treat it as a budget manufacturer, and instead to line its models up against the mainstream cla…

Smart, fast and frugal - by offering all three attributes, today's best superminis are minor miracles. And there's such stiff competition that no make…

Pride is at stake at Peugeot. Dealers are having a hard time trying to shift the 107 city car and unconventional 1007 supermini-MPV, so the French fir…

There's no stopping the VW Group. It has set new standards in the supercar class with the Bugatti Veyron, driven in issue 876, and now it's doing the …

Seven seats and unstoppable off-road performance courtesy of a specially tuned Nissan 350Z engine... Whatever you are looking for in a new car, the 4.…

With its wide wheel-arches and huge spoilers, Subaru's rally-bred Impreza demands plenty of attention. The Legacy, on the other hand, is altogether mo…

Compared with the three-door Clio we drove last week, Renault expects the new five-door to be a rare sight

If you think BMWs are boring and all Mercedes look the same, what sort of machine should you buy when you are looking for a big, executive car that is…

We'll let you in on a little secret. Mitsubishi has been trying to build an estate from its rally-inspired Lancer Evolution for the past four years.

Hot diesels are all the rage, and Fiat clearly doesn't want to be left behind with its new Grande Punto

Things are going well for Mazda at the moment. Sales are up, and showrooms are bursting with exciting new cars. Now there's more good news for buyers:…

As if developing one of the world's best luxury saloons hasn't kept Mercedes busy enough, the maker has also been putting the finishing touches to its…

Replacing popular cars is a tough task at the best of times, but when it comes to legendary saloons such as Mercedes' S-Class - universally acclaimed …

In two generations, the car has established itself as one of the UK's favourites, lining up with the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa at the top of the …

As Mercedes rolls out new engines across its entire range, it was only a matter of time before the SLK was offered with a new and updated powerplant.

With diesel prices averaging nearly £1 a litre, and hi-tech petrol cars proving almost as frugal as oil-burners, the argument for filling up from the …

Together with bumper-mounted machine guns and ejector seats, the idea of a supercharged and turbocharged engine sounds like something James Bond's 'Q'…

Times aren't good for Saab. The Swedish firm has struggled to turn a profit over the past few years, and its fortunes have floundered under the owners…

At last! Honda's charge for honours in the family car market has begun. The new Civic hits the road this week, spearheaded by an innovative hybrid - a…

As tough jobs go, the new Fiat Grande Punto has its work cut out! Not only is it expected to top the supermini class, but it has also been tasked with…

High performance plus family-friendly practicality. With such a mix of abilities, the popularity of fast estates is no surprise - so why haven't high-…

The cute Swift supermini may well be making inroads into the supermini market, but for Suzuki there's one new car which is even more vital - the Grand…

With small engines and a sharp body, the 1-Series was supposed to provide basic entry to BMW ownership - but the engineers simply couldn't stick to th…

You simply can't underestimate the importance of the Vectra to Vauxhall. After all, the firm hopes to sell nearly 50,000 of them in the UK alone this …

The DTM German touring car championship is spectacular stuff. With grids full of 450bhp, slick-shod super-saloons driven by ex-grand prix stars such a…

Diesel is the fuel of choice for today's executive car drivers, thanks to a blend of economy & ever-improving performance.