Road tests

There's been a boom in a raft of new models in the mid-sized executive sector - and that means the current Lexus GS300 and GS430 are starting to look …

The Monaro is a landmark model for Vauxhall in more ways than one. Not only is it the first vehicle in the firm's 100-year history to feature a V8, bu…

It's the machine British Telecom engineers' dreams are made of, and it will leave a nation of white van men drooling with envy. This is the van-tastic…

With its bold looks and frugal petrol engine range, Mitsubishi's new Colt has a serious point to prove. Charged with reinventing the Japanese company'…

There's much more to Renault than wild styling and crash test success. The French firm is also famous for transforming its family hatches into cult dr…

It seems that Audi isn't happy to let BMW court all the hype and controversy. The Bavarian company's styling has attracted a fair share of comment rec…

Here in the Auto Express office, the DB7 won an unofficial award, but we doubt Aston Martin will be too proud. We decided that it was the Most Disappo…

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's SEAT's new Altea, a sporty mini-MPV that the Spanish firm has declared is the world's first MSV.

While the Fiesta and Fusion have been treated to two new gearboxes, Ford has also set its engineers to work on a new Continuously Variable Transmissio…

For many, the attraction of owning a convertible is to feel the wind in their hair. If that's you, then be careful with Audi's new S4 Cabriolet, as it…

It's never easy to predict what the classics of tomorrow will be, but the Renaultsport Clio 172 would certainly be on our list of hot hatches to remem…

Anyone who has feet that fall between two of the UK's standardised measures will know how hard it is to find a shoe shop that stocks your particular h…

If you bought a new 6-Series, then chances are you'd want people to see you in it. After all, the latest 6 is the best interpretation yet of BMW styli…

In this day and age, is there any point getting excited about 0-60mph times and top speeds? With strict limits and ever-increasing congestion putting …

Recycling cars is nothing new, but DaimlerChrysler does it in style. Rather than simply rework the raw materials, it uses its designs again.

Fancy a flutter? We'd put money on this car being the surprise hit of the Astra range, and you don't need to be a diesel fan to fall for it.

Given all the hype surrounding the new Astra's launch, it's refreshing to note sports fans haven't been left out in the cold. While the 1.6-litre petr…

Don't be fooled - the Picanto is not a fiery new spicy sauce for chilli lovers. Rather, it's the long-awaited replacement for the Kia Pride city car, …

Time was when Japanese manufacturers were reluctant to build diesel engines for their cars. But strong European sales mean they can no longer ignore o…

Entry-level performance cars often leave drivers feeling a bit short-changed. While they may be fun, their budget price can mean there's a significant…

There's no secret to the Xsara Picasso's sales success - its price. While the Citroen lacks the driver appeal of Ford's Focus C-MAX, the safety of Ren…

It might have been around for more than three years, but the Mercedes Sports Coupe is still a rare sight on British roads. Could this be because it fa…

Now the entire C-Class range has been given a sporty makeover, Mercedes has decided to offer a muscular flagship version. With a 5.4-litre 367bhp engi…

The Le Mans quattro is to Audi what the Enzo is to Ferrari - a road car that's based on a world championship-winning racer. With some justification, A…

Although the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy are basically the same vehicle, UK buyers have always preferred the blue oval machine. However, things could be…

Dear Mr Harris, at last you can stop writing us letters. Ever since Nissan's Cube first appeared in Auto Express, we've had scores of readers asking w…

When the Daewoo brand launched in the UK nine years ago, it was a success because the cars were easy to buy and run, thanks to a no-nonsense purchase …

There are certain things we take for granted in the executive saloon market: BMW and Mercedes build rear-wheel-drive cars, while Audi goes for front-d…

Americans haven't got the best environmental credentials, so it could come as a surprise to learn Lotus's Elise has never been allowed there because i…

Brushed Alcantara and leather bucket seats might look great in the showroom, but it's a well known fact that luxury trim and hide are no match for a y…

According to the English dictionary, Verso means the flip-side of a coin. By that reckoning, the new Avensis Verso should be wildly entertaining, dram…

As late arrivals go, Jaguar's long-awaited entry into the estate car market leaves Britain's notoriously unpredictable railway system looking punctual…

With BMW upsetting the traditionalists with its outrageous approach to styling, it looks as though rivals are treading a softer design path, hoping to…

It takes a while to realise just how refined the Audi A8 W12 really is. It's not when you first turn the key and hear the faint rumble ahead of you, o…

It's a fair bet that practicality is much lower down a convertible buyer's list of priorities than characterful styling. Small boots and cramped rear …

A five-year warranty and three years' free servicing until the end of next month already make the Hyundai Getz an attractive proposition for those loo…