Road tests
MINI Cooper S Convertible

MINI Cooper S Convertible
When MINI unleashed its supercharged Cooper S in 2002, it was a gift from the gods for hot hatch fans. With enough power to exploit the MINI chassis t…
Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
Its predecessor saved the company in times of turmoil - and now Land Rover is fitter than ever, the all-new Discovery looks set to be an even bigger s…
Citroen C2 VTS

Citroen C2 VTS
For Britain's youngest hot hatch drivers, there are three little letters that mean even more than GTI. Cheap insurance deals, affordable prices and re…
Volkswagen Polo GT

Volkswagen Polo GT
The new C2 VTS may be grabbing the pocket-rocket headlines, but don't ignore this - a hot version of the Volkswagen Polo.
Audi RS-Q

Audi RS-Q
Is this the end for the wheel? According to Audi and the Hollywood blockbuster I, Robot, the cars of 2035 will use spheres, not tyres - and drive on g…
Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi SE

Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi SE
High style has never enjoyed an easy relationship with estate cars. Designing elegant roofs and steeply raked tailgates may well turn heads, but the f…
Nissan Titan

Nissan Titan
The name gives it all away - Nissan's Titan pick-up is not a small car. The V8-engined, double cab hauler is part of a new breed of huge American truc…
Toyota RAV4 Granite

Toyota RAV4 Granite
There's been some tough talking at Toyota recently. First came the Hilux Invincible, and now here's the RAV4 Granite. So does the high-spec model prov…
Ford Streetka Luxury

Ford Streetka Luxury
Five... Four... Three... Two... One... and Auto Express is Go! We are the first magazine to get behind the wheel of 'Fab Too', the striking pink Ford …
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
The previous-generation Audi A3 had it pretty easy. It kick-started the premium hatchback sector at its launch in 1996, and there were few rivals for …
Toyota Corolla T-Sport

Toyota Corolla T-Sport
If there's one thing that Toyota's Corolla specialises in, it's anonymity. That's fine for your average family hatchback, but not so great when it com…
Peugeot 407 Coupe Silhouette

Peugeot 407 Coupe Silhouette
The sensational new Peugeot 407 Coupe has emerged from the shadows - and Auto Express is first to get its hands on the daring machine which stunned al…
Nissan 350Z GT NISMO

Nissan 350Z GT NISMO
It's already one of the most dramatic cars on the road, but that hasn't stopped Nissan making the 350Z even more sensational.
Nissan Primera dCi T-Spec

Nissan Primera dCi T-Spec
It's fair to say Nissan's Primera has always struggled to reach the top of the family car market, but for savvy buyers, this distinctive machine has l…
Chrysler 300C HEMI

Chrysler 300C HEMI
If you have ever been to the USA, you are bound to have discovered something that seemed so sensational, you were convinced you had stumbled across th…
Mercedes SLK 350 7G

Mercedes SLK 350 7G
Sibling rivalry has reached melting point at Mercedes. Until now, the undisputed king of cool has been the flagship SL - but suddenly, this car is fee…
Hyundai Tucson 2.7 V6 CDX

Hyundai Tucson 2.7 V6 CDX
If the latest ad campaign is to be believed, then a Hyundai is a car first and a badge second. Exactly what that means is open to debate, but a much l…
SEAT Altea 1.6

SEAT Altea 1.6
Promising your newest model reinvents the car market is a brave move indeed - and that's exactly what SEAT has done by calling its Altea the world's f…
Fiat Doblo Family

Fiat Doblo Family
At £10,595, Fiat's Doblo Family is by far and away the cheapest seven-seater MPV for sale on the new car market. Priced to compete with mainstream sup…
MG ZR 160

MG ZR 160
Rumour has it that if BMW had stayed in control of Rover, the MG ZR would never have appeared. The Midlands firm desperately wanted some sportier cars…
BMW 118d SE

BMW 118d SE
It was always going to be '1' to watch - and now BMW's 1-Series has finally arrived on British shores, it looks set to put the frighteners up the Volk…
BMW 318d SE

BMW 318d SE
It has always been a hit with fleet buyers, and now the BMW 3-Series is set to become even more of a star in the company car park.
Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD 16v

Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD 16v
No car maker can succeed today without a top-quality diesel engine in its line-up.
Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 V6

Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 V6
There can be no denying that the Alfa Romeo GT is a beautiful-looking machine. With its sleek coupe body and wide, purposeful stance, it is arguably o…
Caterham Seven Sprint

Caterham Seven Sprint
Insurance is one of the biggest single costs faced by any motorist, meaning many makers have gone down the route of offering free cover to tempt custo…
Audi A3 Sportback T FSI quattro

Audi A3 Sportback T FSI quattro
You don't have to travel far on UK roads to realise that since its launch last year, Audi's A3 has established itself as one of Britain's favourite co…
Ferrari 575M Handling GTC

Ferrari 575M Handling GTC
Looking for proof that a certain Mr Schumacher isn't going to be knocked off the top of the F1 tree this season? Simply take a look at his latest comp…
Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon SX

Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon SX
Is brand name king in the British new car market? Not according to Daewoo! Despite the turmoil which has surrounded the Korean car firm over the past …
MCC Smart Roadster Light

MCC Smart Roadster Light
When we first heard of Smart's plans to build a sporty two-seater roadster, we were excited by the idea. The prospect of a squat, compact, budget driv…
Mercedes CL 65 AMG

Mercedes CL 65 AMG
A single-minded approach to car design always reaps great rewards. Take the Honda Jazz. It's built to be the most practical small car on the planet, w…
Ford Fiesta Durashift Auto LX

Ford Fiesta Durashift Auto LX
When it comes to city commuting, desperate times call for desperate measures. You can't take to the skies for trouble-free urban transport yet, but ma…
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GSi

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi GSi
Four years ago, there wasn't a single off-roader in the Hyundai range. But the Korean company certainly isn't one to miss a trick - and now there are …
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster
Underneath the body of this Chrysler lies a chassis with an incredible claim to fame. It's the only platform ever to start life as a coupe-convertible…
Alfa 156 Crosswagon Q4 1.9 JTD

Alfa 156 Crosswagon Q4 1.9 JTD
It seems no model range is complete these days without a 'crossover' variant - a car that combines the traits of two different market sectors in order…
BMW 535d

BMW 535d
With better performance and improved refinement, diesel power is more attractive than ever.
Jeep Rescue

Jeep Rescue
Could this be the car to 'Rescue' one of the most famous names in off-roading? With dwindling sales in its home market and the majority of military or…