Road tests

Mention performance Subarus, and most people will think of the rally replica Impreza WRX. The four-wheel-drive saloon has been a huge hit for the Japa…

The new Mitsubishi Colt is everything its predecessor wasn't - stylish, great to drive and desirable.

Anyone who's played the "what car would I buy if I won the lottery?" game must surely have a Porsche on their shortlist somewhere. Chances are it will…

Looks can be deceptive. The Audi A6, for example, appears to be a big, bulky car. One that you'd expect to be comfortable and refined, but not offerin…

Most mid-term facelifts involve a slight tweak to a car's bonnet profile, some new headlamp lenses and maybe a bit of a spruce-up to the cabin. But Ci…

When it comes to people carriers, Renault is king of the school run. With a range of family ferriers which runs from the compact-MPV Modus to the full…

The Koenigsegg CCR could just be the fastest car you've never heard of. Built in the south of Sweden by a wealthy young entrepreneur called Christian …

The Grand Cherokee was a huge image booster in the UK for Jeep, giving it hardcore off-road credentials to compete with premium 4x4s like Land Rover's…

Four years after the launch of the softer, rounder, quieter, latest generation Cherokee, Jeep is giving the capable but compromised 4x4 a much needed …

We've poked it, prodded it, driven it in left-hand drive across Europe and seen how it compares to top-class rivals - but now Auto Express has brought…

Every so often, a car comes along that redefines people's expectations. The Modus is billed as such a model - and it's one that UK buyers are bound to…

As many Hollywood movie legends have discovered, remaking a classic is no mean feat. The same can be said about cars - which might explain why Porsche…

The Perodua Kelisa may be cheap, but it's not one of life's great lookers - which goes some way to explaining why there aren't more on our roads. Afte…

While the UK's property prices and fuel costs are the highest they've ever been, some things are actually getting cheaper. It's now possible to fly to…

There was nothing legendary about Honda's previous flagship saloon. With front-wheel drive and forgettable styling, the old Legend didn't measure up t…

Hen nights and birthday parties have done nothing for the reputation of stretch limousines. Take a trip into any busy city centre and you're bound to …

There can be a big difference between a cheap car and one that offers value for money. As soon as the fine line separating bargain and basement is cro…

How long do you sit in stationary traffic before turning off your engine? Two minutes? Five? Just think how much fuel you could save if your car switc…

There was a time when the car market was simple. You could buy small cars, medium-sized cars and big cars. Then came MPVs, SUVs and models that were s…

It had to happen sooner or later! Ford's performance engineers have finally been given free rein with the impressive TDCi diesel.

If you want a lean body and a six-pack, you'd have to spend hours at the gym. Alternatively, you could visit your local Honda dealer, where the all-ne…

Big French cars have struggled in recent years. Awkward styling, floaty road manners and questionable reliability tend to contribute to dismal sales. …

Potential buyers will be over the moon to learn that the new 4x4 Panda is soon to go on sale in the UK

It might have been a sales hit, but if the old A-Class faced one problem, it's that it was too dull for some. The upright stance and top-heavy dynamic…

There are some people you simply don't want to pick a fight with - characters so imposing that you wouldn't even whisper an insult behind their back, …

The new BMW M5 is not a car for the faint-hearted. And it's not aimed at those who like the quiet life and live in an eco-friendly house amid self-sup…

When is an all-new car not an all-new car? The answer is not as straightforward as you might expect... Audi's heavily facelifted A4 is the perfect exa…

It's back to basics for Volkswagen's legendary GTI badge - at least, that's what we are promised as company executives hand us the keys to a near pric…

With only the two-seat ForTwo and Roadster in its line-up, Smart never had a chance to establish itself as a family favourite

It has become clear that there are more buyers than ever hungry for cars that are anything but standard, even if we are talking about some of the fast…

It's all very well having a great personality and lots of talent, but when it comes to finding a partner, it's first impressions which really count. F…

We've always admired the VW Golf's abilities on smooth surfaces, but now there's a variant that's good in the rough. This is the new 4MOTION version o…

As any family will tell you, practicality is king when it comes to choosing a new car. That's part of the reason why so many people have turned to the…

As the wraps were pulled from Mercedes' Vision CLS concept at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, it was clear the German firm had decided to take a bre…

Renault hopes to break the mould with its Modus

Do you get confused by all the different Subaru Imprezas that are available? If so, then you won't be pleased to hear that there's a new one - but thi…