Road tests

It all started as a one-off anniversary celebration for 50 golden years of Honda. But the original S2000 was never the perfect present. That is why th…

These days there's a good case for choosing diesel over petrol, but is it worthwhile with superminis? When you consider the high price premium and the…

If you think owning a hot hatch is all about making a bold statement with huge alloys and wings, then Audi's most powerful A3 to date isn't for you. B…

It's official - the most exciting-looking new car on the UK's roads is a Chrysler! Auto Express has just spent three traffic-stopping days behind the …

Nothing is as you would expect with Mazda's stunning new RX-8. It looks expensive, but it's not.

It could be a page borrowed from a sports car brochure. A new model with lowered suspension, 18-inch wheels and a BMW engine linked to all-wheel drive…

Given that SEAT is considered the sporty arm of the VW Group, a performance variant of the new Ibiza has been a long time coming. At launch, the livel…

Finally! Pininfarina has fired up the sensational two-seat Enjoy and invited Auto Express to be first to drive it. It's a great moment, but one that v…

The Swedes might not shout about it, but the Saab 9-5 has been a real success for the past two years. New diesels and a neat Tourer have helped boost …

It's amazing how a shape can make you excited. In one swoop of the stylist's pen, an object can be created that defines speed, power and presence, and…

The British Bulldog is alive and kicking! MG Rover's V8-powered ZT models are finally with us, and Auto Express has been granted exclusive access to a…

There isn't a soul in sight as we pull the wraps from the first-ever production SLR to hit the road.

It's not only high-performance cars that Subaru is keen to develop for UK drivers. The fast-growing SUV market is becoming increasingly important for …

There are some big claims being made for the new Toyota Avensis. According to the latest television adverts, the upmarket Ford Mondeo rival is much mo…

Focus RS owners don't just drive a 'Ford' and M3 fans own more than a 'BMW'. So why do Impreza owners refer to their cars simply as a 'Scooby'? It see…

Watch out, Ford - Citroen has set its sights firmly on the top of the UK's sales charts with the sensational new C2.

Ford's current Focus is feeling the pressure. Although the family favourite is still riding high in the sales charts - it has been Britain's best-sell…

Here's another people carrier that aims to save you money on fuel. Buy any Volkswagen and you are usually better off going for the costlier TDI models…

How many engines does one car need? We've heard of bi-motor vehicles, but Toyota's latest environmentally friendly hybrid uses three powerplants to cr…

Becoming a rap star isn't easy, but if you haven't got the lyrical talents or the inflated ego, you can at least have the car to go with the lifestyle…

What is the most influential hot hatch of all time? It's a typical car enthusiasts' debate, and the final is usually between the Volkswagen Golf GTI a…

One man blocked off a lay-by to prevent us getting away and demanded to know what the car was and where he could buy one. Later, another asked for the…

Brightly coloured cars look great in the sun, so Audi has launched an eye-catching special edition A2, named Colour Storm, to boost summer sales.

If there's one thing that matters in the company car class, it's emissions. With the Government setting CO2 tax brackets at ever more stringent levels…

According to Lotus, out-and-out performance is no longer enough for buyers looking for an Elise. Die-hard fans love the agile two-seater as it is, but…

If you buy a base model, you don't normally expect a bagload of creature comforts thrown in for free.

The cruising season has reached its peak in America, and Chevrolet's new SSR has been crowned this year's king of cool. Born out of the States' obsess…

Think of a special edition, and chances are it'll be nothing more than a base model with metallic paint and a CD player added. But Mitsubishi has done…

It's pretty sunny in Barcelona at this time of year, but it's not only the weather that's getting warmer.

No matter what you are used to driving, nothing prepares you for Mercedes' latest autobahn crusher. The SL is one of the finest cars in the world, and…

When a car is engineered by Lotus, you would usually expect the result to be a brilliant handling, powerful and thrilling machine to drive.

There was a time when the Ford Mondeo could do no wrong. At its launch in 2000 it was the undisputed class leader, winning group tests left, right and…

The reaction to Ford's Fusion has been a little cool, to say the least. Compared to the funky concept seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2001, the pr…

There's a heat haze blurring the view of the Barcelona test track, but otherwise the circuit ahead is clear, so we risk squeezing the throttle a littl…

If you do the sums, this car should cost a cool £1million. After all, Jensen's investors spent £10m producing an exciting new roadster, but the ventur…

As many ageing Hollywood stars will tell you, going under the plastic surgeon's knife can be risky - get it wrong and the consequences can be disast…