Road tests

It might not be renowned for its performance models, but Vauxhall has introduced some pretty hot machinery in recent months. And here's the latest car…

It's Mercedes' new social climber! The latest M-Class has hit the road, and Auto Express is the first British magazine to get behind the wheel. It's a…

It's easy to forget where it all began for Smart. Not so long ago, the firm was so small it didn't even need names for its cars, trading exclusively o…

If you want to understand a country, take a good look at its cars. Ford's all-American F-150 Lariat King Ranch is a good example. Based on the US's be…

Family comes first at Fiat. The historic Italian firm has one of the widest MPV ranges on the market. With the new Idea, practical Doblo and facelifte…

Big things are expected from small cars these days. Supermini drivers want a vehicle that offers more than no-frills transport. Refinement, versatilit…

There's been a revolution in the UK's new car market over the past three years. Not only are buyers demanding greater practicality, but image is more …

So 'R' you ready for blast-off? Now that MG's engineers have put the finishing touches to the firm's range-topping SV-R, and buyers are taking deliver…

When you think of Cadillac, does your mind wander to huge, pink convertibles with gigantic fins? If so, you'd better think again. The American brand i…

It hardly seems fair! Citroen's stylish three-door C4 grabs all the attention, yet the five-door is expected to do the hard work and become the top se…

This is the first-ever hot hatch to come from Smart, and Auto Express is the only British magazine to drive it

You could be forgiven for thinking the firm had more or less given up on updating its cars...But then came the E-Class

Snakes alive! One year after it went on sale in America, the Viper has finally wriggled its way into UK Chrysler dealerships. Only it's not called the…

Good news for fans of British hot hatches - there's a new X-rated model in the MG line-up, and Auto Express is first behind the wheel. Ever since the …

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, …

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 …

There is no beating the traditional estate car for real carrying capacity

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

Here's the car that Suzuki hopes will fly out of its showrooms.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

There's no doubt that the Volvo S40 is an excellent saloon, but recently the Swedish firm has revised another compact executive model in its range, th…

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…

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 …

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…