Road tests
Honda FR-V 2.0 Sport

Honda FR-V 2.0 Sport
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…
Citroen C5 HDi 110

Citroen C5 HDi 110
Big French cars have struggled in recent years. Awkward styling, floaty road manners and questionable reliability tend to contribute to dismal sales. …
Fiat Panda 4x4 1.2 Climbing

Fiat Panda 4x4 1.2 Climbing
Potential buyers will be over the moon to learn that the new 4x4 Panda is soon to go on sale in the UK
Mercedes A200 CDI Autotronic 3dr

Mercedes A200 CDI Autotronic 3dr
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…
Nissan Patrol 3.0Di SVE

Nissan Patrol 3.0Di SVE
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, …
BMW M5

BMW M5
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…
Audi A4 2.0 FSI Turbo

Audi A4 2.0 FSI Turbo
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…
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI
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…
Smart ForFour Pulse

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

Maserati GranSport
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…
Fiat Multipla JTD Dynamic Plus

Fiat Multipla JTD Dynamic Plus
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…
VW Golf GT TDI 4MOTION

VW Golf GT TDI 4MOTION
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…
Vauxhall Astra SRi Estate

Vauxhall Astra SRi Estate
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…
Mercedes CLS

Mercedes CLS
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 Modus dCi 80 Dynamique

Renault Modus dCi 80 Dynamique
Renault hopes to break the mould with its Modus
Subaru Impreza STi Type-UK

Subaru Impreza STi Type-UK
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…
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…