In-depth reviews

The Ford Ka looked stylish, but it lagged some way behind the city car class leaders

BMW's mid-size saloon is a high-quality, refined executive car that’s sharp to drive

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is the brand’s most opulent and extravagant drop-top ever, but such luxury doesn’t come cheap

Audi Q3 RS is the first crossover from Audi to get the RS badge

The Steed is Chinese company Great Wall’s entry into the UK market. Decent specs and a low price are attractive, residual values less so

The QX30 is a mildly ruggedised version of the Q30 hatchback, but its comfortable ride can't make up for a poor engine and high price

Sharp looks, a classy interior and reasonable dynamics mean the Hyundai i30 is a strong contender in the hatchback class

The BMW Z4 blended an upmarket image with wind-in-the-hair roadster thrills

The MINI Countryman crossover mixes retro styling cues with an SUV shape

The Ssangyong Rexton Commercial is an SUV-based panel van offering a cost-effective alternative to 4x4 pick-ups

The BMW M140i is the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy

The Peugeot Partner is a smooth-riding and economical van, but it isn't as refined or well-equipped as top rivals

Marmite looks and a compromised package mean you've really got to want the latest Civic

The Vauxhall Insignia hatchback offers plenty of style and comfort to rival the Ford Mondeo

The MG GS is the first SUV from the revived British brand, rivalling the Nissan Qashqai

The Citroen C3 is knocking on, and has a poor drive and lacklustre interior. It's practical and comfy though

The Lexus RC F is beautifully built and engaging, but not quite the ultimate driving machine

The four-door Porsche Panamera saloon offers performance and prestige from diesel, hybrid and Turbo models

The Lexus GS F is an impressively quick super-saloon that takes aim at BMW's M5 and the Audi RS6

Those after a handsome and fun-to-drive convertible should certainly consider the new Audi TT Roadster

The fourth-generation Nissan Micra supermini offers more space than before, as well as lower emissions and better economy

The Ford Mustang Convertible isn't as sharp as the coupe, but it looks good and is great value

The SEAT Ibiza Cupra is one of the best hot hatch all-rounders on sale today

The Kia Rio is a decent-value supermini, with a long warranty and efficient diesel engines. But rivals are more fun

The latest Smart ForTwo Cabrio brings roof-down fun to Smart's unique city car

SsangYong's large MPV offers massive space for not a lot of cash, but it's far from perfect

The latest Renault Megane RS 275 is still as good as ever to drive, but it's much more focused than rivals

The Audi Q5 is a premium crossover that sits below the Q7 in the range and rivals the BMW X3

Despite a recent facelift, the Renault Megane is now starting to feel somewhat outclassed by the best family hatchbacks

Porsche 911 Targa harks back to 1967 design with a unique folding roof

The Volvo XC70 offers plenty of practicality, comfort and can tackle the rough stuff, too

The Honda Accord is a premium alternative to mainstream saloons. It's not the largest car in its class, but it's luxurious and well equipped

The Audi A6 Ultra is one of the top company car choices on the executive car market

The Ford B-MAX brings sliding doors and the verve of the Fiesta supermini to the small MPV sector

The Citroen C5 is a hugely comfortable saloon that excels at motorway cruising, while top-spec cars rival compact executives for luxury

The Volvo V70 is a spacious, safe and comfortable rival to estate versions of the Ford Mondeo, Skoda Superb and BMW 5 Series