Road tests
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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.
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…
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…
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...
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 …
Honda CR-V i-CTDi SE Executive

Honda CR-V i-CTDi SE Executive
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.
Kia Sportage 2.0 XE

Kia Sportage 2.0 XE
The Sportage 4x4 has clocked up more sales over the past 12 years than any other Kia.
Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon

Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon
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…
Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Ford Mustang GT Convertible
They say it never rains in southern California, making it the perfect location for Ford to introduce its new Mustang Convertible.
BMW 320d SE Touring

BMW 320d SE Touring
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…
Mitsubishi Grandis Warrior

Mitsubishi Grandis Warrior
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…
Vauxhall Signum 1.9 CDTI Exclusiv

Vauxhall Signum 1.9 CDTI Exclusiv
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…
Audi A6 2.0 TDI SE

Audi A6 2.0 TDI SE
We may look at highly paid executives through envious eyes, but chances are most are as keen on keeping a close watch on costs.
Skoda Oct. 2.0 TDI Ambiente

Skoda Oct. 2.0 TDI Ambiente
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…
SEAT Toledo 1.9 TDI Stylance

SEAT Toledo 1.9 TDI Stylance
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…
Mercedes A200 CDI Avantgarde SE

Mercedes A200 CDI Avantgarde SE
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 …
Volkswagen Touareg Expedition

Volkswagen Touareg Expedition
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 …
Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Fiesta ST
Britain's baby hot hatch market is booming, and at last the Fiesta ST has joined the fray.
Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE

Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE
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…
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Sport

Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Sport
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 Impreza WRX STi S203

Subaru Impreza WRX STi S203
Subaru and its tuning arm STi have launched more special versions of the Impreza than Michael Schumacher has won races.
Vauxhall Astra VXR

Vauxhall Astra VXR
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 …
BMW 535d Touring

BMW 535d Touring
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.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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…
Porsche Boxster S

Porsche Boxster S
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…