Road tests

Practicality is king in the hatchback market, which is exactly why five-door models rule the roost in the sales charts.

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 …

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.

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

On the whole, TVR's aims are simple - to offer supercar speed and drama at a fraction of the cost.

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…

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…

Coupes are among the most sought-after cars in the UK - but give them a folding roof and their appeal becomes even greater...

You can't fault Chevrolet for trying to get noticed - this is the third new model the company has launched in three weeks.

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…

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.