Road tests

While the UK's property prices and fuel costs are the highest they've ever been, some things are actually getting cheaper. It's now possible to fly to…

There was nothing legendary about Honda's previous flagship saloon. With front-wheel drive and forgettable styling, the old Legend didn't measure up t…

Hen nights and birthday parties have done nothing for the reputation of stretch limousines. Take a trip into any busy city centre and you're bound to …

There can be a big difference between a cheap car and one that offers value for money. As soon as the fine line separating bargain and basement is cro…

How long do you sit in stationary traffic before turning off your engine? Two minutes? Five? Just think how much fuel you could save if your car switc…

There was a time when the car market was simple. You could buy small cars, medium-sized cars and big cars. Then came MPVs, SUVs and models that were s…

It had to happen sooner or later! Ford's performance engineers have finally been given free rein with the impressive TDCi diesel.

If you want a lean body and a six-pack, you'd have to spend hours at the gym. Alternatively, you could visit your local Honda dealer, where the all-ne…

Big French cars have struggled in recent years. Awkward styling, floaty road manners and questionable reliability tend to contribute to dismal sales. …

Potential buyers will be over the moon to learn that the new 4x4 Panda is soon to go on sale in the UK

It might have been a sales hit, but if the old A-Class faced one problem, it's that it was too dull for some. The upright stance and top-heavy dynamic…

There are some people you simply don't want to pick a fight with - characters so imposing that you wouldn't even whisper an insult behind their back, …

The new BMW M5 is not a car for the faint-hearted. And it's not aimed at those who like the quiet life and live in an eco-friendly house amid self-sup…

When is an all-new car not an all-new car? The answer is not as straightforward as you might expect... Audi's heavily facelifted A4 is the perfect exa…

It's back to basics for Volkswagen's legendary GTI badge - at least, that's what we are promised as company executives hand us the keys to a near pric…

With only the two-seat ForTwo and Roadster in its line-up, Smart never had a chance to establish itself as a family favourite

It has become clear that there are more buyers than ever hungry for cars that are anything but standard, even if we are talking about some of the fast…

It's all very well having a great personality and lots of talent, but when it comes to finding a partner, it's first impressions which really count. F…

We've always admired the VW Golf's abilities on smooth surfaces, but now there's a variant that's good in the rough. This is the new 4MOTION version o…

As any family will tell you, practicality is king when it comes to choosing a new car. That's part of the reason why so many people have turned to the…

As the wraps were pulled from Mercedes' Vision CLS concept at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, it was clear the German firm had decided to take a bre…

Renault hopes to break the mould with its Modus

Do you get confused by all the different Subaru Imprezas that are available? If so, then you won't be pleased to hear that there's a new one - but thi…

When MINI unleashed its supercharged Cooper S in 2002, it was a gift from the gods for hot hatch fans. With enough power to exploit the MINI chassis t…

Its predecessor saved the company in times of turmoil - and now Land Rover is fitter than ever, the all-new Discovery looks set to be an even bigger s…

For Britain's youngest hot hatch drivers, there are three little letters that mean even more than GTI. Cheap insurance deals, affordable prices and re…

The new C2 VTS may be grabbing the pocket-rocket headlines, but don't ignore this - a hot version of the Volkswagen Polo.

Is this the end for the wheel? According to Audi and the Hollywood blockbuster I, Robot, the cars of 2035 will use spheres, not tyres - and drive on g…

High style has never enjoyed an easy relationship with estate cars. Designing elegant roofs and steeply raked tailgates may well turn heads, but the f…

The name gives it all away - Nissan's Titan pick-up is not a small car. The V8-engined, double cab hauler is part of a new breed of huge American truc…

There's been some tough talking at Toyota recently. First came the Hilux Invincible, and now here's the RAV4 Granite. So does the high-spec model prov…

Five... Four... Three... Two... One... and Auto Express is Go! We are the first magazine to get behind the wheel of 'Fab Too', the striking pink Ford …

The previous-generation Audi A3 had it pretty easy. It kick-started the premium hatchback sector at its launch in 1996, and there were few rivals for …

If there's one thing that Toyota's Corolla specialises in, it's anonymity. That's fine for your average family hatchback, but not so great when it com…

The sensational new Peugeot 407 Coupe has emerged from the shadows - and Auto Express is first to get its hands on the daring machine which stunned al…

It's already one of the most dramatic cars on the road, but that hasn't stopped Nissan making the 350Z even more sensational.