Road tests

The R8 GT Spyder is the most expensive Audi ever, and sheds weight to increase performance

Does the new 5.5-litre V8 turbo make the range-topping Mercedes SLK the most thrilling drop-top of the summer?

The new CX-5 compact crossover has Mazda’s first-ever diesel auto combination. We try it out

With an engine from the M5 and aggressive styling, can the new M6 Convertible blow us away?

We loved the diesel-powered BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, so how does the petrol version compare?

Is the four-cylinder turbo engine good enough to haul the big Mercedes M-Class around?

The updated Renaultsport Megane Cup 265 impressed on track, but is it a top choice for the road, too?

We get behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet ahead of first deliveries in July

We get behind the wheel of the new BMW 3 Series with EfficientDynamics on UK roads for the first time

We drive the updated Fiat Punto on British roads for the first time

We get behind the wheel of the crazy V8-engined Mercedes G63 AMG

Does new GT 86 coupe finally give Toyota a sports car contender? We hit the road to find out

The diesel-electric Volvo V60 plug-in claims to return 150mpg. But what's it like in the real world?

We take to a very wet Silverstone to push the even more focused version of the Nissan GT-R supercar to its limits

Updates to the Rolls-Royce Phantom aim to make the best car in the world better. Do they succeed?

New Hyundai i20 sets new standards for efficiency, with 88.3mpg and 84g/km

New Fiesta ECOnetic is the most efficient Ford ever built. But is it worth the premium?

The most basic version of the new Porsche 911 is still a compelling prospect

We drive the three-cylinder version of the new Peugeot 208 on UK roads

The Infiniti FX has been updated but the tweaks are only skin deep. Should it have done more?

We try the Mazda CX-5 on UK roads to see if it's a contender in the compact SUV class

Is the new three-cylinder turbo engine powerful enough for the family hatchback? We find out

The new four-door 6 Series Gran Coupe looks great and is the best car to drive in its class

We get behind the wheel of the new efficient diesel version of the Cruze hatch

We drive the three-door sporty version of the new Yaris supermini

We drive the facelifted SEAT Ibiza ST estate on UK roads for the first time

We get behind the wheel of the VXR8 Maloo pick-up as it lands on British roads

Is the fast diesel the best performance version of the Audi A6?

Bodykit and sporty alloys aim to increase interest in the poor-selling crossover model

We drive the funky Renault Twizy two-seater electric car on UK roads for the first time

Minor upgrades, generous equipment and a value price-tag make this the best Korando yet

Our verdict on the volume-selling V6 diesel version of the new Mercedes ML

Our verdict on the all-electric version of the big-selling Ford Focus

It's bigger, more efficient and full of hi-tech gadgetry, but is the new Ford Kuga still the best driving 4x4 in its class? We find out

New Qashqai rival from Citroen looks good and is surprisingly engaging to drive

We get behind the wheel of the new 345bhp supercharged Lotus Exige S