Reviews

We try diesel-engined hot hatch with DSG auto box on UK roads for first time

The Volvo S80 is a comfortable, spacious and safe saloon, but it’s showing its age despite a facelift

The new Stingray is a huge step forward in the history of the Corvette

We review special-edition Megane RB8, built to celebrate Renault and Red Bull winning F1 title in 2012

The Nissan X-Trail combines decent off-road ability with a strong driving experience on the road and a practical interior

Nissan Pathfinder is solid and durable, but while it’s capable off-road it struggles to match 4x4 rivals on it

The Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet is a comfortable convertible that makes drop-top driving even more enjoyable

Revised Volvo XC60 gets sleek new look and remains a comfortable and practical SUV

New Jaguar XJR powered by a 542bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine from the XFR-S

First review of new BMW 4 Series Coupe in top-spec M Sport trim

The Mercedes GL blends incredible refinement and comfort with a hugely spacious interior

We see if the Jaguar XFR-S, the manufacturer's fastest-ever saloon, is worth £15k more than the XFR

The latest Nissan Note is warmer, but still no hot hatch

Official tuner works magic on our favourite hot hatch, and we see if it’s made the best even better

The new Nissan GT-R 2013 benefits from four years of near-constant tweaking

Halfords-exclusive Sonichi stereo was one of the first to offer digital radio, but it’s starting to show its age now.

It's the most expensive system on test, but as with the Pioneer, we think the Alpine is worth paying for.

A unique product in this test as it comes with its own antenna.

If you can live without Bluetooth connectivity, you’ll love the Highway H240Di

The Highway H260DBi looks identical to the 240Di, but costs £20 more because it also features Bluetooth.

A keen price helped the Kenwood get off to a great start.

This Pioneer is very slick.

Much like rival Prestone, this Bluecol screenwash includes a rain repellent and an insect remover.

A hefty price rise since our last test in 2011 doesn’t help this wash from Sakura.

Packed with de-icer and a rain repellent, this comes ready to pour.

Sonax Clear View won our test when it was a yellow formula.

US giant Prestone sparked the revival of ready-mixed washes when it hit the UK a couple of years ago, but this is a concentrate version of its Screen …

Even though this is just a small 500ml pack, it’s good for up to eight litres.

Like its stablemate, this contains nasty-tasting Bitrex to stop children accidentally drinking it.