Road tests

The petrol version of the Volkswagen Golf MK7 is another winner, mixing punch and refinement

New Mazda 6 saloon aims for the top of the family class, with a mix of style, fun and efficiency

Our verdict on the all-new 565bhp Aston Martin Vanquish supercar, as it goes on sale in the UK

Range-extending Lotus Evora prototype shows impressive pace and even more impressive economy

The Jaguar XJ gets a new turbo petrol engine, which could also be destined for the new F-Type

We've driven the bonkers top-spec Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

Is the 2.0-litre turbo petrol the right engine choice for new BMW 3 Series estate? We find out...

Our verdict on the revised Chevrolet Spark, which gets a better cabin and more grown-up look

We've been behind the wheel of the storming new BMW M135i on British roads for the first time

We get behind the wheel of the new 510bhp V12 Vantage Roadster

Our verdict on the Chevrolet Sonic hot hatch, which could come to the UK next year as the Aveo RS

Verdict on the entry-level diesel version of the Cee’d Sportswagon

We've driven the Chevrolet Trax, which is set to rival the Nissan Juke when it arrives in spring 2013

Our verdict on the Audi A1 plug-in prototype, which points the way for the firm’s electric future

The new Clio aims to restore the big-selling supermini’s sense of fun, with top quality and new engines

We get behind the wheel of the all-new Ford Mondeo in US-spec Fusion guise

Our verdict on the muscular new Audi RS4 Avant, which gets a 444bhp 4.2-litre V8 and lots of space

We try the new three-cylinder engine that will power the BMW Concept Active Tourer MPV - and a whole lot more

The new Hyundai Santa Fe gets a big hike in quality – and price. But is it worth the extra?

Our verdict on the sleek new Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake

The new Focus ST Estate offers all of the performance of the hot hatch but with added practicality

We've driven a prototype of the three-door Hyundai i30, ahead of its Paris debut next week

We've been behind the wheel of the revised BMW 7 Series on UK roads for the first time

Engine and chassis tweaks transform the Porsche Cayenne SUV into a focused sports car

We've been impressed by the diesel Audi A3. So, how does the turbo-petrol version compare?

We get behind the wheel of the thrilling track-only Radical SR1 Cup two-seater

New entry-level Executive SE version of the Mercedes C-Class gets more kit and styling tweaks

We've driven the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster on UK roads. Is it the best MINI soft-top ever?

The SEAT Toledo has gone back to its saloon roots, but is it a return to form, too?

The new 247bhp Ford Focus ST has already impressed, but is it as good on UK roads?

New Kia Cee’d Sportswagon offers the style and space to battle the Focus and Golf estates

It’s the first-ever four-wheel-drive MINI JCW, but can it transfer its rally roots to the road?

Our exclusive first ride experience from the passenger seat of the new Range Rover

The new Audi A3 2.0 TDI is expected to be the best seller of the new range - we've driven it

How does the tiny 999cc engine perform in the impressive new Ford B-MAX mini-MPV?