Skip advert
Advertisement

Road tests

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI

The new Passat story has only just begun...! Last week, we brought you an on-the-road exclusive in VW's flagship 2.0-litre diesel model. Now we have d…
Road tests
9 Mar 2005
BMW 530 xi

BMW 530 xi

It does not snow very often in this country, but when it does there is no mistaking the owners of a four-wheel-drive car. When everyone else comes sli…
Road tests
9 Mar 2005
Cadillac CTS-V

Cadillac CTS-V

What do you get if you merge a Cadillac with a Corvette? The mighty V8-powered super-saloon that is the CTS-V. Taking on the German giants, the high-p…
Road tests
9 Mar 2005
Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata

When did you last see a Hyundai Sonata on the streets? After four versions and an incredible 15 years of obscurity, the Korean manufacturer is hoping …
Road tests
9 Mar 2005
Saab 9-3 Sport Wagon Aero

Saab 9-3 Sport Wagon Aero

One of the hottest stars of the Geneva Motor Show received a surprisingly frosty reception - but then it was minus 10 degrees Celsius outside! Auto Ex…
Road tests
9 Mar 2005
BMW 750i

BMW 750i

Believe it or not, it's more than three years since BMW took the wraps off its brazen-looking 7-Series. With this in mind, the German firm has carried…
Road tests
2 Mar 2005
Range Rover Supercharged Vogue SE

Range Rover Supercharged Vogue SE

Few people would suggest that a £50,995 V8 off-roader needs to move upmarket. But that is exactly what Land Rover was hearing from its customers, so t…
Road tests
2 Mar 2005
Smart ForFour Brabus

Smart ForFour Brabus

Brabus has produced thigh-performance versions of Smart's ForTwo and Roadster
Road tests
2 Mar 2005
Renault Laguna Priv. 1.9 dCi 130

Renault Laguna Priv. 1.9 dCi 130

Since its 2001 launch, Renault's medium-sized hatch has proved to be a strong contender in the family class.
Road tests
2 Mar 2005
Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet Dynamic

Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet Dynamic

Just like the Fiat Panda's namesake in the wild, small diesel cars are a surprisingly rare breed. Despite the obvious advantage of mixing lightweight …
Road tests
23 Feb 2005
Audi A6 3.2 FSI S line Avant

Audi A6 3.2 FSI S line Avant

Everyone seems to be raving about diesels these days, but that doesn't mean we should forget about the old faithful, petrol. Oil-burning technology ha…
Road tests
23 Feb 2005
Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SE

Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SE

Can't wait for the next Toyota Yaris? Then take a test drive in Daihatsu's all-new Sirion. Although the Yaris won't arrive in UK showrooms until Septe…
Road tests
23 Feb 2005
Skip advert
Advertisement
Skoda Fabia Sport

Skoda Fabia Sport

When it comes to hot hatches, the Skoda Fabia breaks all the rules.
Road tests
23 Feb 2005
MG TF 135

MG TF 135

There's no beating great design... even if the car it's applied to is starting to show its age. MG's TF is the perfect example. The two-seater first a…
Road tests
23 Feb 2005
Audi Allroad Quattro Concept

Audi Allroad Quattro Concept

It's the car Audi said would never exist, but that didn't stop Auto Express from becoming the first magazine to get behind the wheel! We took to the t…
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Could this be the breath of fresh air that Porsche 911 fans have been waiting for? Historically, the soft-top version of the sports car has always bee…
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Peugeot 307 CC 1.6

Peugeot 307 CC 1.6

The French manufacturer is hoping to broaden the appeal of its 307 CC by introducing a new entry-level model, which is only £575 dearer than the top-o…
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI SRi

Practicality is king in the hatchback market, which is exactly why five-door models rule the roost in the sales charts.
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris

It's hard to believe the Toyota Yaris celebrates its sixth anniversary this year. The supermini remains one of the UK's best loved small cars, thanks …
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Peugeot 607 2.7 HDi

Peugeot 607 2.7 HDi

With a new V6 diesel and facelifted 607 on its books, French firm Peugeot is keen to show off its latest developments with a car that combines both.
Road tests
9 Feb 2005
Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI Sport

Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI Sport

There's something very special about this C-Class, and it's all to do with what you can't see, rather than the things you can. Under the bonnet, the c…
Road tests
9 Feb 2005
Octavia Estate 1.9 TDI Ambiente

Octavia Estate 1.9 TDI Ambiente

Times have certainly changed. A few years ago, you wouldn't have given Skoda's claim that it wanted to be a cheaper version of Volvo much credit. But …
Road tests
9 Feb 2005
Fiat Panda 4x4

Fiat Panda 4x4

If you needed proof that Fiat is confident about its new Panda 4x4, then how about this? The company drove one to a mountaineering base camp at Mount …
Road tests
9 Feb 2005
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI SE

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI SE

Audi's new A6 Avant seems to tick all the right boxes. Not only is it a sleek addition to the four-ringed line-up, but it's longer and wider than the …
Road tests
9 Feb 2005
Skip advert
Advertisement
Jaguar Advanced L'weight Coup

Jaguar Advanced L'weight Coup

The car charged with bringing Jaguar back to the big time has hit the road, and Auto Express was on hand to exclusively record the historic event. Cod…
Road tests
9 Feb 2005
TVR Tuscan 2

TVR Tuscan 2

On the whole, TVR's aims are simple - to offer supercar speed and drama at a fraction of the cost.
Road tests
2 Feb 2005
Volvo S40 1.6 S

Volvo S40 1.6 S

Do premium badges and value for money really mix? Volvo argues that its S40 range delivers both. The family saloon has stylish design and a quality fe…
Road tests
2 Feb 2005
Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI A'grade EuIV

Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI A'grade EuIV

Is this the ultimate holdall? With unrivalled boot space in its class, Mercedes' E-Class estate packs practical features, a wide engine range and supe…
Road tests
2 Feb 2005
Nissan 350Z Roadstar GT Pack

Nissan 350Z Roadstar GT Pack

Coupes are among the most sought-after cars in the UK - but give them a folding roof and their appeal becomes even greater...
Road tests
2 Feb 2005
Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 S 3dr

Chevrolet Kalos 1.2 S 3dr

You can't fault Chevrolet for trying to get noticed - this is the third new model the company has launched in three weeks.
Road tests
2 Feb 2005
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Ordering a drink from a coffee shop is a complicated process these days. Do you want decaf, skimmed milk or extra strong? Regular, large or super-size…
Road tests
2 Feb 2005
Mitsubishi Lancer Elegance auto

Mitsubishi Lancer Elegance auto

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…
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
Chevrolet Lacetti Sport

Chevrolet Lacetti Sport

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.
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
Mercedes A150 Classic 3dr

Mercedes A150 Classic 3dr

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…
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
Volvo V50 T5 AWD

Volvo V50 T5 AWD

Not that long ago, Volvo load-luggers and their owners were the objects of derision. How times change. By focusing on performance range-toppers and ve…
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

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 …
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
Skip advert
Advertisement