In-depth reviews

The sharply-styled Peugeot 508 is a stylish family car alternative, offering efficient plug-in hybrid tech and plenty of standard kit

The smart-looking SEAT Ateca is a crossover-style SUV that’s practical to own and fun to drive

If you want a small premium SUV that’s practical and fun to drive, the BMW X1 is it

The Vauxhall Insignia is a practical, well-equipped family hatch, but lacks excitement

The all-electric Nissan Leaf is a practical and efficient family hatch, but it faces a growing number of appealing EV rivals

The Porsche Panamera offers sharper styling, an exquisite interior and plug-in hybrid powertrains

The latest Prius continues to pioneer hybrid tech, but it's also a great family car

The legendary BMW M5 executive express is now available in Competition form only, featuring even more power and driver focus

Skoda's flagship Superb boasts sleek styling, plenty of space and is great value for money

The Hyundai i30 is a well-built and refined family car, but it fails to excite in a class with plenty of dynamic and stylish rivals

The Ford Mondeo is more refined and high tech than ever, but that’s not enough to save it

Buyers looking for a stylish, all-electric family SUV that's good to drive, should definitely consider the Ford Mustang Mach-E

It’s got plenty of style and it’s decent to drive, but the Citroen C1 loses out to more practical city car rivals

The Kia e-Niro is the best do-it-all EV in its class, with practicality, performance and range all in its favour

The BMW i3 is innovative, stylish and good to drive - delivering a premium small electric car with plenty of road presence

Impressive specs and the choice of hybrid, PHEV and EV models make the Ioniq a serious rival for the Toyota Prius

The tenth-generation Honda Civic is a great alternative choice in the hatchback class

The funky Suzuki Ignis mixes crossover looks and city car dimensions with interesting results

Practical, comfortable and well-equipped, the Honda CR-V makes sense as a family SUV, although overall efficiency could be better

The Toyota Corolla Commercial is a car-based van that offers an interesting mix of practicality, efficiency and refinement

The Suzuki Swift offers a decent drive and reasonable practicality, although rivals are more refined

If you’re looking for the ultimate combo of luxury, performance and off-road ability, nothing else comes close

The estate option adds another dimension to the fun-driving and family-friendly Ford Focus line-up

Stylish, comfortable and more usable off-road than the average crossover, the Jeep Compass has plenty to offer

The award-winning Ranger pick-up is great for work and play, but rivals may be cheaper to run

Ford’s Fiesta ST is still a vibrant, exhilarating hot hatch to drive, although it's now a little expensive to buy

The VW Polo GTI carries an illustrious badge but, although a highly polished all-rounder, it lacks a little excitement

The Kia Niro crossover comes in hybrid, plug-in and full electric guises

The Volkswagen Touran is a practical MPV, but it looks dated next to newer rivals

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a more practical, seven-seater version of the standard Tiguan SUV model

The Jeep Wrangler is more usable than ever, but it comes at a price

Limo-like luxury, impressive tech and peerless off-road ability make Britain’s iconic off-roader a perennial favourite

The VW Golf Estate gets a facelift, and establishes itself as a stylish, practical and appealing load lugger

Comprehensive changes bring the Suzuki Jimny into the 21st Century. It isn’t perfect, but it’s full to the brim with quirky charm

BMW’s latest luxury limo gets a bold look, better plug-in hybrid tech and is closer to the Mercedes S-Class than ever

The Audi A8 features impressive tech and a luxurious interior, but can’t match the Mercedes S-Class for comfort