Road tests

The Toyota Prius Plug-in offers staggering fuel economy, but is it worth the premium over a regular Prius?

Honda has released the sporty Jazz Si and we get behind the wheel on UK roads

We try an early prototype of the all-electric Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-motion

BMW has refreshed its flagship 7 Series, but are the updates enough to keep it competitive with rivals from Audi and Mercedes?

The new two-cylinder turbocharged version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is fun to drive and cheap to run

The Audi Q5 has received a round of updates, inside and out, and we've driven the best-selling 2.0 TDI model

We drive the new Edition 500 version of the BMW M3, which offers lots of kit and driving thrills

The A6 Allroad bridges the gap between an SUV and an estate. We drive the third-generation model on UK roads

The Lexus GS 250 is the entry-level version of the BMW 5 Series rival. We drive it in striking F Sport trim

Our verdict on the tuned version of the Toyota GT 86 coupe - so is it worth the £15,000 premium?

We get behind the wheel of the 562bhp Ferrari 458 Spider on UK roads

Hugely powerful Mercedes SL63 AMG aims to blend raw performance with luxury. Does it succeed?

We drive the BMW 125i - a 215bhp hot-hatch version of the 1 Series with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine

We drive the new SEAT Mii Sport - so is it the finest version of the city car yet?

We hit British roads in the stylish new Golf-rivalling Volvo V40

The new Audi SQ5 is the first-ever diesel S model – so is it worthy of the badge?

We get behind the wheel of the more practical Station Wagon version of the Chevrolet Cruze

Can the sporty Golf GTI-rivalling version of the all-new Mercedes A-Class deliver on the road?

Storming 316bhp three-door 1 Series is first petrol model to emerge from M Performance brand

Petrol-electric 3 Series hybrid weighs slightly more but has serious performance and good fuel economy to boot

Is the estate version of the excellent new 3 Series bigger and better?

The Polo Blue GT combines strong performance with low emissions, thanks to cutting-edge engine technology

The back-to-basics Duster SUV aims to shake up the new car market with bargain prices

The Fiat 500L is the newest addition to the 500 family, claiming to offer a mix of style and practicality

The entry-level V6 petrol version of the new Lexus GS has quality, kit and a thirst

We get behind the wheel of the new Dodge Dart that shows promise of future Fiats

The Great Wall Steed is the first Chinese-built car on sale here. What's it like?

Hot diesel BMW 1 Series serves up plenty of thrills, but is it worth the extra over the 120d?

One-off Mazda MX-5 gets a power boost to unleash the roadster's full potential

We hit the road in the facelifted BMW X1 to find out if the updates keep it competitive with its newer rivals

Our verdict on the updated Fiat Punto, which is now available with the company's efficient TwinAir engine

All-new Mitsubishi Outlander is cleaner, more economical and has a more practical interior

The Skoda Rapid is looking to take on established family cars with a saloon-like body and a great-value price

We hit the road in the most powerful diesel-engined Volvo V40

We drive the eagerly anticipated Toyota GT 86 on British roads for the first time

All-new Mercedes A-Class looks great and will prove a stern rival for the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3