Road tests

With its huge rear wing, Mitsubishi's Lancer is something of a legend to UK buyers with an eye for performance. The rally-replica Evo VIII has spawned…

With a new brand comes a new image. So says Chevrolet, which plans to lay the ghost of Daewoo to rest with a facelifted model range.

With a line-up which will soon grow to include the new A, B and R-Class, Mercedes is taking niche people carriers seriously. But is there a market for…

It used to be that a three-door model was the poor relation in a hatchback range, aimed at older buyers or those seeking the minimal amount of frills …

Considering that Honda's Accord has one of the world's best diesel engines, the rest of the range has been slow to catch up... until now.

The Sportage 4x4 has clocked up more sales over the past 12 years than any other Kia.

At the end of the Daewoo, it is time to get into a Chevrolet... and we were quick off the mark to drive the first all-new model to be launched under t…

They say it never rains in southern California, making it the perfect location for Ford to introduce its new Mustang Convertible.

Do not underestimate the importance of this car. Possibly the most crucial model to be launched in 2005, the new BMW 3-Series is now entering its fift…

Here's the Mitsubishi that will spearhead the Japanese firm's assault on the large MPV market. This imposing seven-seater is the Grandis Warrior, a ca…

If you like to wear the latest trainers, frequent trendy bars and insist on having a fashion designer's label inside your underwear, then look away no…

We may look at highly paid executives through envious eyes, but chances are most are as keen on keeping a close watch on costs.

There's no doubt that the Golf makes a fine family hatchback, yet it has one major drawback: its price. But if you cannot quite stretch to the new Vol…

It's time for SEAT to 'go large' as the first right-hand-drive Toledos land on British shores. The firm has already made a big impact with its VW Golf…

As success stories go, the Mercedes A-Class is a remarkable example. It managed to shrug off the bad PR of its infamous 'elk-test' disaster to become …

It's as hard as nails, but requires far less effort to drive in. No, we're not talking about an all-new DIY product. In fact, we're talking about the …

Britain's baby hot hatch market is booming, and at last the Fiesta ST has joined the fray.

If it weren't for the Hyundai Coup�, the Korean firm's UK story would now be completely different. With its impressive chassis and occasionally contro…

The GTI may be grabbing all the headlines, but further down the range another new Golf is also offering a slice of performance. Slotting in above the …

Subaru and its tuning arm STi have launched more special versions of the Impreza than Michael Schumacher has won races.

It's been a long time coming, but Vauxhall's most exciting hot hatch ever is nearly ready for production. The scorching 240bhp Astra VXR goes on sale …

Is it possible to improve on perfection? For many, the BMW 530d is not only one of the finest diesel-powered cars on the road.

If you're already sick of the sight of Father Christmas, then here's a different Santa for you to check out. And while it might not be powered by rein…

How much would you be prepared to spend to get your hands on your dream car - assuming you had a few bob, of course? How about £50,000? £150,000? More…

It might not be renowned for its performance models, but Vauxhall has introduced some pretty hot machinery in recent months. And here's the latest car…

It's Mercedes' new social climber! The latest M-Class has hit the road, and Auto Express is the first British magazine to get behind the wheel. It's a…

It's easy to forget where it all began for Smart. Not so long ago, the firm was so small it didn't even need names for its cars, trading exclusively o…

If you want to understand a country, take a good look at its cars. Ford's all-American F-150 Lariat King Ranch is a good example. Based on the US's be…

Family comes first at Fiat. The historic Italian firm has one of the widest MPV ranges on the market. With the new Idea, practical Doblo and facelifte…

Big things are expected from small cars these days. Supermini drivers want a vehicle that offers more than no-frills transport. Refinement, versatilit…

There's been a revolution in the UK's new car market over the past three years. Not only are buyers demanding greater practicality, but image is more …

So 'R' you ready for blast-off? Now that MG's engineers have put the finishing touches to the firm's range-topping SV-R, and buyers are taking deliver…

When you think of Cadillac, does your mind wander to huge, pink convertibles with gigantic fins? If so, you'd better think again. The American brand i…

It hardly seems fair! Citroen's stylish three-door C4 grabs all the attention, yet the five-door is expected to do the hard work and become the top se…

This is the first-ever hot hatch to come from Smart, and Auto Express is the only British magazine to drive it

You could be forgiven for thinking the firm had more or less given up on updating its cars...But then came the E-Class