Road tests

We get behind the wheel of the more practical Station Wagon version of the Chevrolet Cruze

Can the sporty Golf GTI-rivalling version of the all-new Mercedes A-Class deliver on the road?

Petrol-electric 3 Series hybrid weighs slightly more but has serious performance and good fuel economy to boot

Storming 316bhp three-door 1 Series is first petrol model to emerge from M Performance brand

Is the estate version of the excellent new 3 Series bigger and better?

The Polo Blue GT combines strong performance with low emissions, thanks to cutting-edge engine technology

The back-to-basics Duster SUV aims to shake up the new car market with bargain prices

The Fiat 500L is the newest addition to the 500 family, claiming to offer a mix of style and practicality

The entry-level V6 petrol version of the new Lexus GS has quality, kit and a thirst

We get behind the wheel of the new Dodge Dart that shows promise of future Fiats

The Great Wall Steed is the first Chinese-built car on sale here. What's it like?

Hot diesel BMW 1 Series serves up plenty of thrills, but is it worth the extra over the 120d?

One-off Mazda MX-5 gets a power boost to unleash the roadster's full potential

We hit the road in the facelifted BMW X1 to find out if the updates keep it competitive with its newer rivals

Our verdict on the updated Fiat Punto, which is now available with the company's efficient TwinAir engine

All-new Mitsubishi Outlander is cleaner, more economical and has a more practical interior

The Skoda Rapid is looking to take on established family cars with a saloon-like body and a great-value price

We hit the road in the most powerful diesel-engined Volvo V40

We drive the eagerly anticipated Toyota GT 86 on British roads for the first time

All-new Mercedes A-Class looks great and will prove a stern rival for the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3

Massive-selling hybrid gets an added dose of practicality with a pair of extra seats at the rear

Polestar has taken the S60 and turned it into a 500bhp super saloon, but can a Volvo really be sporty?

With 1,183bhp and a 255mph top speed the Vitesse is the world's fastest roadster. We drive it on road and track

We drive the facelifted Infiniti FX to find out if the updates boost the appeal of the luxurious crossover

Our verdict on the ultimate version of the Audi TT Roadster

Is the brilliant new Boxster S ready to edge out the 911 as the Porsche to own?

The new Peugeot 208 has already impressed us on foreign roads. Now we try eco supermini over here

New small-capacity turbo engine is the pick of the Megane line-up

Cheapest version of the new BMW 3 Series makes a decent choice with low bills but the same great handling

We get behind the wheel of the storming new Audi RS4 Avant, which gets 444bhp and four-wheel drive

The all-new Ford Focus ST is available as an estate for the first time. We drive it

Verdict on the new turbocharged Vauxhall Astra VXR, which delivers on its bold looks with huge pace and sharp handling

Our verdict on the clean new petrol version of the Mazda CX-5

We drive the storming new V12-engined Mercedes SL65 AMG

We get behind the wheel of the all-new 247bhp Focus ST for the first time

We hit the road in the twin-turbo version of the 6 Series Gran Coupe to deliver our verdict