Road tests
Range Rover Sport

Range Rover Sport
It's been five years in the making and has stirred more controversy than any other car. But finally, Range Rover's new 'baby', the Range Rover Sport, …
Skoda Octavia TDI Elegance

Skoda Octavia TDI Elegance
It's a whole loada Skoda, and it Czechs the value-for-money box like no other! This is the new Octavia estate, due to go on sale early next year, and …
Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Zetec estate

Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Zetec estate
There is no beating the traditional estate car for real carrying capacity
Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano
Like it or not, it seems we're always being told we are just like the Americans these days. We share the same values and vision and even like the same…
Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Fiesta ST
While the Zetec S duo will appeal to cost-conscious buyers, it's the 150bhp ST that will get performance fans really excited. As we revealed in last w…
Ford Fiesta Zetec S TDCi

Ford Fiesta Zetec S TDCi
Since its debut in 1977, the Fiesta has been one of the UK's most popular cars. And with nearly 80,000 of the superminis hitting our streets last year…
Honda Jazz S

Honda Jazz S
Before Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Mitsubishi or Smart so much as dreamed of creating a supermini- MPV, Honda had already broken the small car mould. In …
Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0 HDi VTS

Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0 HDi VTS
It's one of the most promising cars we have driven all year, and we've already been impressed by its performance in Europe - but now comes the real cr…
Pininfarina Nido

Pininfarina Nido
It has taken six years for the world to catch up with Smart's innovative two-seater ForTwo. But it could finally have met its match - or indeed, its s…
Jaguar XJ Super V8

Jaguar XJ Super V8
Every manufacturer needs a flagship - a car to which even owners of some of its most upmarket models can still aspire. It's been a long wait, but Jagu…
Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo

Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo
With the fanfare surrounding the launch of the Ford Focus, Citroen C4 and Volkswagen Golf showing no sign of fading, Vauxhall is having to work doubly…
Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Fiesta ST
Talk about 'hot' off the press! In a world exclusive, Auto Express is the first magazine ever to get up close and personal with Ford's scorching new F…
Eliica eight-wheeler

Eliica eight-wheeler
It doesn't require plutonium to power its flux capacitor. It won't travel through time when it reaches 88mph. And unlike the Doc and Marty McFly's DeL…
Mercedes C220 CDI Sports Coupe

Mercedes C220 CDI Sports Coupe
Buying a coupe usually means compromise. What you gain in looks you lose in accommodation, and the pin-sharp handling can result in a lumpy urban ride…
Citroen C4 1.6 SX Coupe

Citroen C4 1.6 SX Coupe
We've already driven the five-door, and now Auto Express has sampled the three-door version of Citroen's promising new C4. The Coupe, which is radical…
Lion's ride

Lion's ride
Ever fancied a quad bike, but don't spend much time in the countryside? Well, Peugeot has come up with the urban dweller's answer to the farmer's favo…
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRTD CDX

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRTD CDX
Confusion reigns with Hyundai's 4x4 range. The Korean maker introduced its first off-roader, the Santa Fe, three years ago. Then came the Terracan, an…
Holden HSV Coupe 4

Holden HSV Coupe 4
If you thought the Vauxhall Monaro was shocking, get an eyeful of this. The HSV Coupe 4 is the latest car from sister company Holden, and beneath thos…
Chrysler PT Cabrio

Chrysler PT Cabrio
Who said there were no more new ideas for cars? Say hello to the first soft-top MPV ever. It's an idea that seems so radical, even adventurous makers …
Honda FR-V

Honda FR-V
We've already been impressed by the Honda FR-V in 2.0-litre form. With its excellent combination of value for money, great packaging and decent drivin…
Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-400

Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-400
What's the fastest-accelerating four-door saloon produced by a major motor manufacturer? Surely it comes from BMW, Mercedes or maybe even Subaru? No. …
Audi A6

Audi A6
The A6 S line isn't the only hot four-ringed model to arrive this week. While we've put Volks-wagen's Golf GTI to the test for the first time, it is w…
Vauxhall Astra Diesel

Vauxhall Astra Diesel
For a car giant, Vauxhall has been without a top-class diesel for too long. While the Luton manufacturer's strong line-up of petrol powerplants is wel…
Mitsubishi Colt CZ3

Mitsubishi Colt CZ3
With its mighty Lancer Evo established in motoring folklore, Mitsubishi's latest addition to the Colt stable has a reputation to live up to. Auto Expr…
Renault Modus Dynamique dCi 80

Renault Modus Dynamique dCi 80
Saving the pennies is essential to family motorists on a budget, so finding a model that offers all the economy of a diesel supermini along with the p…
Volvo XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic

Volvo XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic
With traditional SUVs under fire from governments and environmentalists, cars such as the Volvo XC70 could be the future of 4x4s. The Swedish firm cer…
Kia Sportage 2004 review

Kia Sportage 2004 review
Believe it or not, Kia is the fastest growing car company in Britain - but bosses have no time to celebrate.
Rover 75 Limousine

Rover 75 Limousine
After years of being driven in foreign motors, the man at number 10 has at last bought British. Premier Tony Blair's official car is one of these, the…
Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Eleg.

Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Eleg.
The Fabia has been a huge hit since its UK launch in 2000, with nearly 100,000 cars finding buyers.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 16v JTD Lusso

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 16v JTD Lusso
The gloves are off in the premium hatch sector. Alfa Romeo has now revised the 147 to join the bitter fight for sales.
Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive

Citroen C4 2.0 HDi Exclusive
What does Citroen mean to you? A heritage of wacky technology? Well, here is the most intriguing Citroen for a long time
Range Rover V8 Vogue

Range Rover V8 Vogue
Image is everything at the top end of the SUV market, and few cars have better credentials than the Range Rover.
Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup

Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup
When your football team gets pipped at the post in the league, the next step is to concentrate on the Cup. In our epic hot hatch shootout in Issue 801…
Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport

Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport
Sporty diesels are proving to be very popular additions to manufacturers' ranges these days, so when Saab announced the arrival of its latest 9-3 TiD …