Road tests

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…

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…

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. …

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Believe it or not, Kia is the fastest growing car company in Britain - but bosses have no time to celebrate.

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…

The Fabia has been a huge hit since its UK launch in 2000, with nearly 100,000 cars finding buyers.

The gloves are off in the premium hatch sector. Alfa Romeo has now revised the 147 to join the bitter fight for sales.

What does Citroen mean to you? A heritage of wacky technology? Well, here is the most intriguing Citroen for a long time

Image is everything at the top end of the SUV market, and few cars have better credentials than the Range Rover.

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…

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 …

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…