Road tests

The SEAT leon's quick, attractive, handles well and won’t break the bank

On sale next month, the Mazda 3 gets subtle exterior and interior changes, improved equipment levels and suspension tweaks

Mazda has always lacked presence in the hot hatch sector. Not any more with the 3 MPS

Honda's Legend is packed full of technology and drives well, but it doesn’t feel at all special and costs nearly £40,000

Mixing top-notch exterior design with average interior versatility, the Modus is so very nearly a brilliant car

The new BMW 3-Series Coupé has all the ingredients to remain the UK’s biggest and best-selling coupé

With its bespoke craftsmanship and traditional opulence, the Azure is a Bentley in every sense

Striking styling and a torquey V6 powerplant are not enough to make the Alfa Spider a good allrounder

The Chevrolet's unfussy and capable about town, but more modern rivals outgun it with greater versatility and superior performance

The new Sedona will further boost Kia’s reputation for offering high-quality cars at low prices

The Version R is quick enough to keep up with the latest hot hatches that put performance at the very top of their agenda

Alfa's designers, working with styling house Pininfarina, have done a superb job with the Spider

The Galaxy is not quite perfect, but it is the best people carrier currently on sale.

The Terios looks smart from all angles, with only a cheap spare wheel cover complete with a garish Eighties-style graphic spoiling things

It's not glamorous, striking or even particularly desirable, but the Toyota Avensis makes great celebrity transport

What do you give to the car that’s got everything?

The Captiva - Chevrolet's first 4x4 - has finally hit Europe and Auto Express was first to get behind the wheel!

With temperatures hitting the roof, why not go for a car without one this summer?

The well rounded 9-3 Cabriolet is a capable alternative to modern, metal-roofed opposition

If you value style over out-and-out practicality, the Chrysler certainly won't disappoint

The Accent is comfortable, cheap to run... and much better than before

Replacing a legend is never easy, particularly when it comes to cars as famous as Audi's TT.

The new Captiva's good-looking, has a wide model range, plus a great diesel engine

Its blend of power sources mean it meets some tough emissions and fuel consumption targets

VW has to be applauded for developing the original concept, rather than simply recreating it

Practical and stylish, the Roomster takes Skoda in a new direction

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is hugely competent in every area

The Avant blends pace, practicality and style in a way that only an Audi can

The Clio's trump cards include nimble handling, determined grip and a supple ride

Part executive estate, part SUV... Audi's Allroad has all the dynamic abilities of a luxury car with just enough of the mud-plugging skills of an off-…

Muscle cars are back! Ford's retro-look, big-power Mustang has plugged that long-vacant space in US buyers' hearts - and now Chevrolet wants a piece o…

When it comes to seven-seat MPVs, choice is limited if you have a big family, but only a small budget. Citroen's Berlingo and Fiat's Doblo provide ple…

With great looks and an affordable price, the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop seems to have what it takes to climb to the very top of the coupé-cabriolet class…

Even if you drive the toughest 4x4 on the planet, there is still one thing that will stop you in your tracks - deep water. While scaling mountains, de…

BMW makes lots of noise about the similarity between its World Touring Car Championship racers and roadgoing models - with good reason.