Road tests

New twin-clutch box for the Giulietta boosts speed and efficiency

We get behind the wheel of the diesel-powered four-wheel drive M5

We try the all-new Fiat Panda on British roads for the first time

We hit the road in the bold concept that points to the next Mazda 6

New Mercedes SLK roadster gets an eco engine, but it still packs an almighty punch

We see if Skoda Citigo city car makes as much sense with an extra pair of doors

We get behind the wheel of the new high-spec Shogun Black Edition

Limited-edition A1 quattro supermini gets all-wheel drive and a 252bhp engine

We get behind the wheel of the new V8-powered Bentley convertible

Ultimate grand tourer gets a twin-turbo V8 engine in a bid for greater efficiency – so is it still special?

New prestige compact MPV has already impressed, but does the B-Class make sense on UK roads?

Is the all-new Hyundai i30 a genuine rival for the Ford Focus and VW Golf? We drive it to find out

Latest supersaloon combines more thrills with lower bills

New entry-level Audi TT coupe offers all the fun of higher-spec cars for much less cash

Beefier VW Beetle hits British roads. Is there any substance to the style?

We try the Renault Fluence - a more affordable EV alternative to the Nissan Leaf

Porsche says the 2012 911 Cabriolet is its best-looking, best-handling drop-top ever – we find out if that's true...

We drive the 2012 Fiat Punto, which now gets the firm's efficient TwinAir engine

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

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

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

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?