Road tests

We get behind the wheel of a prototype of the plug-in Golf, which sets a new eco benchmark

Diesel version of stylish new seven-seater has already impressed, but now we try it in range-topping spec

We hit British roads to see if the sensational new supercharged soft-top is worth the £103k price

Turbo Astra GTC is the hottest version of the three-door yet, and it’s also the best

Road-tax free diesel is the most efficient choice in the five-door A1 Sportback line-up

The Peugeot 308 has cleaned up its act with this eco special, but does it go far enough?

We get behind the wheel of the new flagship turbocharged six-cylinder 3 Series

We hit the road in the petrol version of the new Chevrolet Aveo

We drive the new Astra ecoFLEX that dips under the magic 100g/km mark

We get behind the wheel of the pioneering electric city car

Should you buy the new petrol hybrid 5 Series or a regular diesel? We hit the road to find out

We get behind the wheel of the new MINI Roadster in Cooper S guise - can it rival the big-selling Mazda MX-5?

Porsche Panamera GTS gets a power hike and suspension tweaks to deliver an even more focused drive

We drive the Marangoni Evoque which gets wild styling and hydrogen/gas power

More practical five-door Volkswagen up! boasts all the style and charm of the three-door

The Zafira Tourer gets a bolder look and better quality, so how does it compare to the big-selling S-MAX?

We get the behind the wheel of the new Porsche 911 Carrera S on UK roads

Bold new family car aims to rival the Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb – so should they be worried?

We drive a Nissan Juke with a difference, featuring the 485bhp V6 engine from the Nissan GT-R

We drive the most powerful Bentley ever, the GTC Supersports ISR

Ultra-efficient, tax-exempt model gives the Peugeot 207 a final flourish

Volkswagen CC is no longer part of the Passat family, but is the stylish four-door as good as ever?

We hit the road in facelifted version of the rugged A4 Allroad

We get behind the wheel of the powerful diesel version of facelifted Mazda 3

Can a fresh look, cleaner engine and suspension tweaks make the family car a contender?

We drive the new limited-edition Smart ForTwo. It gets a classy cabin to boost appeal, but the old problems remain

Uprated styling keeps the A5 Coupe fresh. But do tweaks under the skin take it to the top of the class?

We drive the supercharged Evora S IPS, which gets an automatic gearbox for the first time

The new Porsche 911 is imminent, but Techart has shown there’s life in the old car yet with this amazing £380k flier

New-look Toyota gets a dash of style, but the healthy kit count can’t compensate for a lack of fun

We drive the most powerful Mercedes M-Class ever – the new flagship super SUV, the ML63 AMG

American exec gets the muscle car treatment to take on BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 AMG

Our verdict on the pioneering diesel-electric crossover as it hits British roads

We've been behind the wheel of the plug-in hybrid SUV that gives a glimpse of the future

Flagship V12 gets even more exclusive with carbon trim and new colours

More efficient Bentley Continental loses the W12 engine but gains a characterful twin-turbo V8